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Bottom row, left to right: Haylie Ashcraft, Dylan Phillips, Kinzlee Smith, Elayna Barber, Lincoln Wirtjes, Amelia Miller. Top row, left to right: Ariana Gonzales, Jayce Lloyd, Easton Ford, Ryan McGarity, Ezmae Babcock, Curtis Ballard, Kynslee McEntire, Layla Small.

Bottom row, left to right: Haylie Ashcraft, Dylan Phillips, Kinzlee Smith, Elayna Barber, Lincoln Wirtjes, Amelia Miller. Top row, left to right: Ariana Gonzales, Jayce Lloyd, Easton Ford, Ryan McGarity, Ezmae Babcock, Curtis Ballard, Kynslee McEntire, Layla Small.

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Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: April

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

School Lunches for May 11-15

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Golden crispy chicken strips, macaroni and cheese. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, fresh grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Toasty Cheese sandwich, fries.

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Friendship Cemetery Seeking Donations For Grounds Upkeep

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
WOODLAWN - As we continue to honor our loved ones, Friendship Cemetery is reaching out for community support to maintain our grounds.As a non-profit/volunteer-run organization, we rely on donations for mowing, road upkeep and general care to keep our cemetery grounds as a place of rest for our...

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Bethel Cemetery Seeking Donations

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
NEW EDINBURG - Bethel Cemetery Association is asking for donations for the upkeep of the Bethel Cemetery.Donations can be mailed to Charletta Smith, P.O. Box 192, Kingsland, AR 71652.
Gun Raffle for Kingsland's Get Rhythm Festival

Gun Raffle for Kingsland's Get Rhythm Festival

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Gun Raffle for Kingsland's Get Rhythm Festival

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
KINGSLAND - Kickstart Kingsland is having a fundraiser for the Get Rhythm Music Festival. A raffle for a brand new Savage 110 Trail H 308 WIN gun.

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Taylor, Cash Reunion June 6 at Staves

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
RISON - The annual Jess and Lottie Cash Taylor's family re‐ union will be held Saturday, June 6 at the Y (Staves) Community Center.The reunion begins at 10 a.m. and will include a potluck lunch at 12 Noon.

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Inviting Brothers Fellowship May 31 at First Baptist

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
RISON - First Baptist Church, located at 302 Mockingbird Lane in Rison, will hold a Sister to Sister Fellowship “Inviting Brothers,” Sunday, May 31 at 2:30 p.m.Pastor, Terry W. Reams, Sr., invites everyone to attend.
Revival May 17-20 at Kingsland MBC

Revival May 17-20 at Kingsland MBC

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Revival May 17-20 at Kingsland MBC

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
KINGSLAND - Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church will be in Revival May 17-20, Pastor Rick Bolin has announced.Times are 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday with Evangelist Bro. Gary Copeland.

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Food Pantry May 16 at Macedonia MBC

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, May 16 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

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Retired Teachers Meeting May 12

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
FORDYCE - The Cleveland/Dallas County Retired Teachers will meet at the Fordyce Civic Center (300 Hwy 167 Bypass) at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12.Finger foods will be served and bingo will be played.