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Haunted Trail, Zombie Carnival Oct. 25 in Rison

Haunted Trail, Zombie Carnival Oct. 25 in Rison

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Haunted Trail, Zombie Carnival Oct. 25 in Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
RISON - The Pioneer Village and Rison Shine will host the Haunted Trail Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Village, 200 Yaney Drive in Rison.The unique outdoor haunted house-like experience will run from 6 to 10 p.m. and will also feature a zombie carnival for all ages.Carnival games include zombie ducks,...
Cleveland Co. Cares Launches Donation Drive with Giveaway

Cleveland Co. Cares Launches Donation Drive with Giveaway

Cleveland Co. Cares Launches Donation Drive with Giveaway

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
RISON - Cleveland County Cares, a local charity organization under the Pioneer Village, that provides essential items and Christmas gifts to children in need around the holidays, is launching a donation drive at the Rison in the Fall Festival.Organizer Melinda McKnight is offering a chance at a gun...

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County Ham Radio Operators Meet Oct. 18 in Rison

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Cleveland County Hamsters, a club for local ham radio operators, will be having their third Saturday monthly meeting beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18,  their booth that will part of Rison in the Fall in downtown Rison.

School Lunches for Oct. 13-17

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Meatballs in spaghetti sauce, spaghetti, breadstick. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, lettuce, tomato. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Italian sausage pizza, fries.
Joe Cook Memorial Horseshoe Tournament

Joe Cook Memorial Horseshoe Tournament

Joe Cook Memorial Horseshoe Tournament Returns to Festival

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Monday, October 6, 2025
RISON - The Joe Cook Memorial Horseshoe Tournament will return to this year's Rison in the Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 18.The cost per team is $20 and kicks off at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Third and Pine Streets in Rison.Registration begins at 10 a.m.To sign up, or for questions, message...

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Kingsland Council To Meet Oct. 23

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
KINGSLAND - Kingsland City Council will meet for Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Kinsgland City Hall, Mayor Karen Wiscaver has announced.

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Food Pantry Oct. 18 at Macedonia MBC

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

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Rison Methodist Food Pantry Oct. 18

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 8 to 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, one week earlier this month.The church, located at 800 Main Street, typically holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.
PROGRESS ON PIONEER VILLAGE JAIL - Construction has continued on the new jail at the Pioneer Village in Rison. Village President Marty Bowlin (right) wished to thank Landon Inman (center) for his contributions to the jail. Also pictured is Billy Bowlin (left).

PROGRESS ON PIONEER VILLAGE JAIL - Construction has continued on the new jail at the Pioneer Village in Rison. Village President Marty Bowlin (right) wished to thank Landon Inman (center) for his contributions to the jail. Also pictured is Billy Bowlin (left).

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Progress on Pioneer Village Jail

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025