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School Lunches for May 12-16, 2025

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Rison ElementaryMonday - Toasted cheese sandwich, crinkle fries; classic chicken sandwich; fresh fruit, side salad.Tuesday - Chicken and chili crispito, seasoned black beans; classic hamburger fries; fresh fruit, side salad.

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Assessor Barbara Reaves To Retire at End of Term

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

RISON - Cleveland County Assessor Barbara Reaves has announced that she will be retiring from office once she completes here current term that ends Dec. 31, 2026.Reaves is the second county official that has announced intentions to retire at the end of their current term.

STOCKING THE PANTRY - Pam Martin (left) and Charles Rodgers (right) are two of dozens of volunteers who assist with the Rison United Methodist Church Food Pantry. To help stock the pantry, which serves over 100 families each month, the church is hosting a Dorey’s Catfish dinner Thursday, May 8. (Photo courtesy Barbara Cox)

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Rison Methodist Food Pantry Serves 100+ Families, Hosting Fundraiser May 8 for Support

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

RISON - The Rison United Methodist Church Food Pantry/Outreach Committee is sponsoring a Dorey’s Fish Fry Thursday,May 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $17.00 each, and all proceeds go to the purchase of food for the Food Pantry.

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Kingsland Council Meeting Is May 29

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

KINGSLAND - The April meeting of the Kingsland City Council that was scheduled for last Thursday, April 24, was canceled due to a lack of a quorum court, said Kingsland Mayor Karen Wiscaver announced.Wiscaver also announced that the May meeting for the Kingsland City Council has been moved to 6 p.m.

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June 2 Deadline to Assess Property

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

RISON - Cleveland County Assessor Barbara Reaves has issued a reminder that the deadline to assess business and personal property is Monday, June 2.The Assessor's office is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.

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Rural Water Offers Petitions for Board

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

RISON - Any member of the Cleveland County Rural Public Water Authority who wishes to run for the board may come by the water office at 205 Pine Street during regular office hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. to obtain a petition.

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Boyd Family Reunion May 24

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

NEW EDINBURG - Relatives of Abraham Lee Boyd and Eula Easterling Boyd are invited to attend the Boyd Family reunion Saturday, May 24 at the old Boyd Homeplace located at 760 Scott Road in New Edinburg.All neighbors and friends of the family are encouraged to attend.

EHC Lades Bring Awareness with Mental Health Walk

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EHC Lades Bring Awareness with Mental Health Walk

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

RISON - Thursday, May 2, Cleveland County EHC hosted a mental Health Walk with several EHC ladies participating. Our current AEHC Cares State Project is Mental Health Awareness.

May Is Extension Homemakers Month Across Arkansas

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May Is Extension Homemakers Month Across Arkansas

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

RISON - May 2, Cleveland County County Judge Jimmy Cummings signed a proclamation Thursday morning at Cleveland County Courthouse, proclaiming May to be Extension Homemakers Month.

Rison Elementary Artists of the Month

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Rison Elementary Artists of the Month

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Bottom row, left to right: Alaynah Wells, Scarlett Womble, Riley Schults, Ean Rhodes, Clate Socia, Isabella Clark. Top row, left to right: Haley Hooks, Beau Herring, Emma Miller, Tanner Atkins, Denaysia McCloud, Annabelle Besaw, Karson Wilson, Jaidyn Randell.