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Kingsland Volunteer Firefighters To Be Honored Thursday

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
KINGSLAND - Kingsland Volunteer Firefighters will be recognized Thursday, Sept. 19 following the Kingsland City Council meeting in honor of Volunteer Firefighter Recognition Day.The City declared the day as Sept. 19 during the August meeting.
Food Truck Friday - September 20

Food Truck Friday - September 20

Food Truck Friday Sept. 20 at Pioneer Village

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
RISON - September's Food Truck Friday event will be held Friday, Sept. 20 at the Pioneer Village from 4 to 8 p.m.Participating food trucks are: La Casa De Mi Abuelita Mawmaw's House with Mexican food including Birria Ramen, tacos, burritos and more.

School Lunches for Sept. 23-27

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Rison ElementaryMonday - Chicken drumstick, Birddog, mashed potato, fries, Fruit.Tuesday - Crispito, taco, Hamburger, fries, tomatoes, Fruit.Wednesday - Macaroni and cheese, Mini Corndog, fries, carrots, fruit.Thursday - Chicken Nuggets, hot dog, fries, broccoli, fruit.
Exterior and Interior of The Guest House at My Berry Patch

Exterior and Interior of The Guest House at My Berry Patch

My Berry Patch To Open Guest House Thursday in Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
RISON - Local florist Malinda Berry is ready to add an expansion to her business, My Berry Patch, at 303 Main Street in Rison."I've been asked by lots of friends and neighbors what the building behind the flower shop is for," she said. "Storage space? New flower shop? Nope!

Wylie Graduates from UCA

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas held August commencement on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in the Farris Center on campus.Jordan Wylie of Rison graduated with a Doctor of Occupational Therapy.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE CONTEST ($175 PRIZE) - Devin Herron (center) an d his Senor Winkey's Team won first place in the People's Choice Contest. Also pictured are Penny Morris' Bar-B-Crew (left) in third place, and Travis McDaniels's Outcast BBQ (right) in second place.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE CONTEST ($175 PRIZE) - Devin Herron (center) an d his Senor Winkey's Team won first place in the People's Choice Contest. Also pictured are Penny Morris' Bar-B-Crew (left) in third place, and Travis McDaniels's Outcast BBQ (right) in second place.

Rison BBQ Cook Off Winners

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
2024 Best of Show at County Fair

2024 Best of Show at County Fair

County Fair Awards Best of Show Exhibitors

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Fair has announced its 2024 Best of Show winners.Winners are listed by category with senior and junior division winners: Apiary/Gourds - Mary Vallance, Madelyn Thompson.Field Crops/Horticulture - Roger McClellan, Audrey Gill.Clothing - Patricia McClellan.
JUNIOR FAIR QUEEN - Gracen White (center) was crowned Cleveland County Junior Fair Queen. First Runner Up (left) was Alivia Nixon, and Second Runner Up and Miss Congeniality (right) was Leah Brewer. Photo by Kim Kaye King.

JUNIOR FAIR QUEEN - Gracen White (center) was crowned Cleveland County Junior Fair Queen. First Runner Up (left) was Alivia Nixon, and Second Runner Up and Miss Congeniality (right) was Leah Brewer. Photo by Kim Kaye King.

2024 Cleveland County Fair Pageants

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Gracie Holland

Gracie Holland

Woodlawn Senior Honored By Make-A-Wish Thursday

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
WOODLAWN - Gracie Holland, a senior at Woodlawn High School, will be honored Thursday, Sept. 19 with a reception from the Make-A-Wish organization.Make-A-Wish will host a party for Holland at 6 p.m. at the Woodlawn Community Center with cakes, cupcakes and more.