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Photo submitted by Chris Rawls

Photo submitted by Chris Rawls

Fire Destroys Poultry House Near Woodlawn

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
WOODLAWN - A poultry house located on Ryburn Road in the Woodlawn area was totally destroyed by fire Sunday evening, Aug. 25, according to Woodlawn Fire Chief Owen Rushing.

State Estimates $18 Million for Broadband

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
MONTICELLO - The Arkansas State Broadband Office projects that Cleveland County could receive more than $18 million in grant money to install fiber optic broadband to "unserved" or "under-served" locations in the county.

CCSB Approves Money Transfer To Building Fund

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board approved moving more than $290,000 from the general fund into the building fund during a special called meeting Monday evening to close out the books for the 2023-24 school year.
Cleveland County Election Coordinator Billy Bowlin (left) holds a bucket while Woodlawn High School senior Sarah Beth Melhorn (second from left) draws names to determine the order that the presidential candidates will appear on the 2024 general election ballot in Cleveland County.

Cleveland County Election Coordinator Billy Bowlin (left) holds a bucket while Woodlawn High School senior Sarah Beth Melhorn (second from left) draws names to determine the order that the presidential candidates will appear on the 2024 general election ballot in Cleveland County.

Election Commission Determines Candidate Order for 2024 Ballot

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
RISON - The Democratic and Republican party candidates for president will be found down ballot this year after the Cleveland County Election Commission held its ballot draw for the 2024 general election earlier this week.
Yard of the Month: August 2024

Yard of the Month: August 2024

Yard of the Month: August 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Submitted by Vickie PadgettRISON - Cleveland County Cultivators and Master Gardeners have selected Clinton and Dorla Rauls as the winners of August 2024 Yard of the month.

Cayce Food Bank Saturday in Thornton

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
THORNTON - Food and Back to school supplies give away Cayce's Charities at Cayce's Food Bank by Cayce's House Saturday, Aug. 24. School Supply giveaway to students K-12 grade. Wal-Mart $10 gift cards given to the first 100 students, no adults. Students only, no adults 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Bethlehem MBC Revival Begins Sunday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
PALMYRA - Pastor Bro. David Harrington, pastor of Bethlehem MBC at Palmyra will be in Revival starting this Sunday. The schedule is as follows:Sunday, Aug. 25: Bro Robert Cossey at 6 p.m.Monday, Aug. 26: Bro Joseph Pemberton at 7 p.m.Tuesday, Aug. 27: Bro Jackie Richardson at 7 p.m.Wednesday, Aug.
Haunted Village Director Seeking Volunteers, Creators

Haunted Village Director Seeking Volunteers, Creators

Haunted Village Director Seeking Volunteers, Creators

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
RISON - Rison Shine Community Development and the Pioneer Village announced that Stephanie Adams will direct the upcoming Haunted Village, set for this October on select nights.The event is a joint fundraiser for the two community development organizations.