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Justices Question Deputy Prosecutor’s Request

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
RISON - While a request by Deputy Prosecutor Eric Marks to add a shared staff person with two other counties to help file circuit court cases was met with some resistance, the Cleveland County Quorum Court was open to seeing how much the staff person would cost before making a final decision.

Roberts Announces Effort to Clean Up Unsightly Properties

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
RISON - Mayor Charles Roberts asked members of the Rison City Council Tuesday night as well as utilities director Joe Freyer to begin compiling a list of unsightly properties around town as he intends to act on an ordinance from 2000 that allows the city to issue citations and fines to those who...

‘25-26 Kindergarten Registration Thurs. at Rison Elementary

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
RISON - Kindergarten registration at Rison Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year will be held Thursday, Feb. 6 in the Elementary Auditorium from 3 to 7 p.m. Even if your child is enrolled in Cleveland County Headstart, you still need to register your child at the elementary.
EGGS — Jada Thompson, assistant professor of agricultural economics and agribusiness with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, gave an overview of how highly pathogenic avian influenza affected egg prices and resulted in other economic impacts. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

EGGS — Jada Thompson, assistant professor of agricultural economics and agribusiness with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, gave an overview of how highly pathogenic avian influenza affected egg prices and resulted in other economic impacts. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Avian Flu Contributes to Egg Price Rollercoaster

Mary Hightower Ua Division Of Agriculture
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
By Mary HightowerUA System Division of AgricultureFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — That omelet is costing more again thanks to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), but Jada Thompson says the egg price rollercoaster has a downhill side too.

Marquis Rauls Benefit Hunt, Chili Lunch Saturday

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
RISON - The Marquis Rauls Benefit Hunt will conclude this Saturday, Feb. 8 with a $10 Chili Lunch at 11 a.m. at the Y Community Center.Anyone is welcome to attend the lunch, even if you're not participating in the hunts. A silent auction and raffle will be held at the lunch.
HAPPY 80TH - Sandra Wright turned 80 last week. She was honored with a celebration at the Cleveland County Rural Water office. Wright was a teacher in Rison for 29 years and continues to be an asset to the community. Submitted by Marty Bowlin.

HAPPY 80TH - Sandra Wright turned 80 last week. She was honored with a celebration at the Cleveland County Rural Water office. Wright was a teacher in Rison for 29 years and continues to be an asset to the community. Submitted by Marty Bowlin.

Sandra Wright Celebrates 80th Birthday

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Martial Arts Classes Begin Feb. 13 in Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
RISON - Grandmaster Han's Martial Arts classes will be hosted Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rison Church of Christ, beginning Feb. 13.For more info or to sign up, call or text Jeremy Fox at (501) 472-4859.

Local Students on UCA Fall Dean’s List

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,500 students who were named to the fall 2024 Dean's List. Eligibility on the Dean's List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours.