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Most Rison Test Scores Compare Well With State

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
RISON - For the most part, Rison High School students ranked among the top districts in the Southeast Arkansas Education Cooperative based on results from the first ATLAS (Arkansas Teaching, Learning and Assessment System) tests given last school year.
Cleveland County Cares

Cleveland County Cares

Christmas Fund Donations Taken Through Friday

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
RISON - With exactly two weeks to go before Christmas, time is running out to secure funding and shopping items for all families in need this Christmas.“There’s still time to contribute to the Care Fund,” said Melinda McKnight, organizer of the Cleveland County Cares mission.

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Woodlawn Approves ASBA Policy

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
RISON - The Woodlawn School Board approved an Arkansas School Board Association model policy during its regular monthly meeting Monday night that changes how the district will address School Choice Act applications beginning Jan. 1.Superintendent Dr.
Brody Howard

Brody Howard

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RHS Students of the Month: November

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Rison High School Student of the Month for November for grades 7-9 is Brody Howard. Brody is in 8th grade and is the son of Kelsey Lephiew, Robert Lephiew, Tony Howard, and Marcie Howard. Brody’s activities include baseball, hunting, fishing, going to church, and spending time with family.
(Photo by David West)

(Photo by David West)

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4-H Outdoor Skills Club

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
RISON - Members of the 4-H Outdoor Skills Club take target practice during their meeting last Thursday at the Pioneer Village in Rison.  In this class, club members went over gun safety and learned the firing line commands that will be part of the statewide 4-H Outdoor Skills competition next year.

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Small Ruminant Workshop Set For Dec. 13 at Sheridan

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
SHERIDAN - The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service and the Arkansas Goat Producers Association will be hosting the South-Central Arkansas Small Ruminant Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Dec. 13, at the Grant County Fairgrounds, 4548 Hwy. 167 in Sheridan.
CREATING A MASTERPIECE - Greyson King intently works on his gingerbread house during The Call in Cleveland County’s Gingerbread House Workshop and Contest held Saturday during Christmas in the Village at the Pioneer Village in Rison. After completing their gingerbread houses, each house was entered in a contest sponsored by the Cleveland County Herald. King finished second in the 12 and Under division.

CREATING A MASTERPIECE - Greyson King intently works on his gingerbread house during The Call in Cleveland County’s Gingerbread House Workshop and Contest held Saturday during Christmas in the Village at the Pioneer Village in Rison. After completing their gingerbread houses, each house was entered in a contest sponsored by the Cleveland County Herald. King finished second in the 12 and Under division.

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Christmas in the Village Gingerbread Winners

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
RISON - Winners from The Call in Cleveland County Gingerbread House Workshop Contest were (left to right): 13 and older division, Taylor Watson; 12 and younger division: first place McKenzie Gavin, second place Graysen King (not pictured); and third place tie Elizabeth Dutton and Katherine Dutton.
Winterfest Cookoff Dec. 21 in Rison

Winterfest Cookoff Dec. 21 in Rison

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Winterfest Cookoff Dec. 21 in Rison

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
RISON - The Lanwood community will host the Winterfest 2024 Soup and Chili Cookoff Saturday, Dec. 21 at Powell Park beginning at 12 noon.The peoples choice judging begins at 3 p.m. There will be games and door prizes.

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Pioneer Village Holiday Lights Open This Weekend

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
RISON - The Pioneer Village at Rison will open its annual holiday drive-thru light display this Thursday, Dec. 12 following the Christmas Parade from 7:30 to 9 p.m.The lights will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. on specific dates: Friday, Dec. 13; Saturday, Dec. 14; Friday, Dec. 20; and Saturday, Dec. 21.