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NEW MARKER FOR COACH PAUL “BEAR” BRYANT - Family members of the late Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant (left) and Marty Ryall, director of Arkansas Heritage, unveiled a new state historical marker designating the boyhood home of the legendary college football coach. Born in 1913 in Moro Bottom, Bryant grew up near the Smith Chapel community in southwestern Cleveland County. The marker is located on Hwy. 8 between Fordyce and New Edinburg.

NEW MARKER FOR COACH PAUL “BEAR” BRYANT - Family members of the late Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant (left) and Marty Ryall, director of Arkansas Heritage, unveiled a new state historical marker designating the boyhood home of the legendary college football coach. Born in 1913 in Moro Bottom, Bryant grew up near the Smith Chapel community in southwestern Cleveland County. The marker is located on Hwy. 8 between Fordyce and New Edinburg.

State Unveils New Marker For Paul 'Bear' Bryant

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
KINGSLAND - Just three days after one Cleveland County native was recognized in the nation's capitol, another famous native son was recognized with a special marker at his birthplace in the Smith Chapel community.

Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt Begins Next Week in County

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
RISON - The fall run of the Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt is set for next week, following the expanded route established this past spring.The four-day hunt runs Thursday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 13 across the southern portion of the state featuring more than 600 miles of yard sales.

Halloween Events Announced for Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
RISON - Halloween Events are beginning to be announced for Rison. Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. will host Trunk-or-Treat in Downtown Rison on Main Street beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29.The Green House Cottages will hold its October Fest from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. simultaneously.

County Health Unit To Hold Flu Shot Clinic This Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Health Unit will a drive-thru flu shot clinic (weather permitting) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the clinic located at 409 East Magnolia Street in Rison.There is no out-of-pocket expense to you, but bring insurance information if you have it.Visit healthyar.
2024 WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING COURT - Woodlawn High Scho ol held its 2024 Homecoming ceremony last Thursday on the football field at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. The Senior Homecoming Court included (left to right) Emily Ashcraft, Lilly Jo Bradley, Kaycee Davis, Kathryn Dixon, Lillie Faye McWhorter, Miss Football Sweetheart Lily White, 2024 Homecomign Queen Sarah Melhorn, Taylor Beatty, Kennedie Freyer, Presley Bradshaw, Grace Holland, Chloe Place, and Annie Davidson.

2024 WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING COURT - Woodlawn High Scho ol held its 2024 Homecoming ceremony last Thursday on the football field at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. The Senior Homecoming Court included (left to right) Emily Ashcraft, Lilly Jo Bradley, Kaycee Davis, Kathryn Dixon, Lillie Faye McWhorter, Miss Football Sweetheart Lily White, 2024 Homecomign Queen Sarah Melhorn, Taylor Beatty, Kennedie Freyer, Presley Bradshaw, Grace Holland, Chloe Place, and Annie Davidson.

Photo: 2024 Woodlawn High School Homecoming Court

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Kingsland To Form Planning Commission

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
KINGSLAND - The City of Kingsland could soon see the formation of a new Planning and Zoning Commission after five people volunteered to serve on such a committee during the Kingsland City Council meeting last Thursday.

CCSD Delivers Report to Public

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
RISON - Building administrators as well as Superintendent Davy King and Cleveland County Head Start Director Laura Stanfield all provided overviews of the 2023-24 school year during the Cleveland County School District’s annual Report to the Public held last Monday, Sept.

Rodeo This Weekend at Fairgrounds Arena

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Fair Association will host a rodeo this Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Fairgrounds Arena.The rodeo will begin at 8 p.m. nightly, with books opening at 6:30 p.m.Average buckles will be awarded, as well as $4,500 in added prize money.

Wesley Chapel Reunion Oct. 6

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
RISON - Wesley Chapel Cemetery Association Reunion will be held Oct. 6 at Wesley Chapel Church. The meal starts at 12:30 p.m.Please bring tables and chairs for eating. Annual business meeting will follow the meal. Discussions will include saving the church building.