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Fair Entries Begin Tuesday, Baked Goods on Wednesday

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Monday, September 14, 2026

The Cleveland County Fair will begin receiving entries for all exhibits except livestock and baked goods from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the fairgrounds. Educational booths will be set up during this time as well. The floriculture and horticulture judging will take place at 6 p.m.

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Health Unit To Host Flu Shot Clinic Sept. 24

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Monday, September 14, 2026

RISON - The Cleveland County Health Unit will host its annual flu shot clinic Thursday, Sept. 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 409 East Magnolia Street.There is no out-of-pocket expense to you, but bring insurance information if you have it.For more information, call (870) 325-6311.

WHOA DAKOTA - Arkansas native Jesse Ott shares how she created her stage name and more in the latest Free Range Conversations podcast. Whoa Dakota will kick off the 2026 Rison in the Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 10 in downtown Rison. (Photo courtesy Jesse Ott)

Whoa Dakota’s Jesse Ott Shares Musical Journey Ahead of Festival

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

RISON - When Jesse Ott takes the stage at the upcoming Rison in the Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 10, listeners will hear far more than a simple country set.

Solid Waste Transfer Station Changes Underway

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

RISON - Anyone visiting the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station on Hwy. 79 at Rison will notice some changes taking place and some temporary changes in where trash can be dumped.

Cleveland County School Board Zone 6

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White Resigns Zone 6 Position on CCSB

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board formally accepted the resignation of Zone 6 representative Tony White during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night at the Rison Elementary auditorium.Superintendent Davy King read White’s resignation letter to the board.

Rodeo Kicks Off County Fair Week

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

RISON - The Cleveland County Rodeo will kick off the 2026 Cleveland County Fair Week this Friday and Saturday night at the Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena in Rison. Admission is $10 for ages 12 and up each night.Each night will feature a pre-rodeo concert starting at 7 p.m. followed by the rodeo at 8 p.m.

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Quorum Court Assigns Committee To Review Annual County Pay Raises

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court convened for its regular monthly session on Monday evening, tackling a broad agenda that included county fund balances, personnel adjustments, a major operational update from the local food pantry, and infrastructure concerns surrounding the county library.

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Democratic Candidates Will Be in Rison Saturday

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

RISON - Voters interested in learning more about the Democratic candidates running for State Senate District 1, Arkansas Secretary of State and Fourth District of Congress will have an opportunity to meet them in person this Saturday in Rison.

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Abbott To Be Inducted Into Kidney Patients Hall of Fame Next Week

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the nation’s oldest and largest fully independent kidney patient advocacy organization, will host its 51st annual National Patient Meeting Sept. 10-13 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

School Lunches for Sept. 14-18

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Hamburger Steak and Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Hawaiian Roll, Peppered Cream Gravy; Classics: Chicken Nuggets, Corn; Sides: Broccoli, Fruit & Vegetable Bar, Fresh Whole Fruit, Cinnamon Diced Pears.