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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)

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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.

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Marquis Rauls Benefit Hunt, Chili Lunch Saturday

News Staff
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.

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Sandra Wright Celebrates 80th Birthday

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

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Martial Arts Classes Begin Feb. 13 in Rison

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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.

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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.

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Vinson Named UCA Presidential Scholar

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
CONWAY - Isabelle Vinson of Rison, AR, was named a Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas for fall 2024.Vinson was among more than 1,200 students named as a Presidential Scholar. Students must achieve a 4.
Rison High School FBLA

Rison High School FBLA

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Rison FBLA Advances to State Conference

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
RISON - FBLA District Rison High School FBLA competed at the District III Conference at the Grand Prairie Center in Stuttgart Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Marcela Castillo was installed as the new District III President and Arkansas State Vice President.

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Toys for Tots Seeking Assistance for Book Drive

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The local Toys for Tots Literacy Program covering Cleveland, Dallas, Jefferson, and Lincoln Counties will be holding a book drive in March at participating churches, schools, businesses, and through community clubs with the objective of collecting new or gently used reading books, picture books,...