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Volunteer Firefighters To Get Life Insurance

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
RISON - Volunteer firemen in Cleveland County will soon be eligible to receive workers compensation insurance and a $10,000 life insurance policy thanks to a new program offered through the Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC).

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Polls Open Countywide This Tuesday

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
RISON - Some voters in Cleveland County will be heading to new polling locations this Tuesday to cast their votes in the 2024 general election.Polls for the 2024 general election to decide U.S. president and other races will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Dr. Kimberly Golden

Dr. Kimberly Golden

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Rison’s Dr. Golden Voted State’s Best General Practitioner

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
RISON – Mainline Health Systems, Inc. is proud to announce that Dr. Kimberly Golden, Mainline Health Rison Clinic, has been chosen by Arkansans as 2024 Best Medical General Practitioner.This well-deserved commendation reflects Dr.
CHOW LINE - Veterans and their guests along with other attendees go through the serving line at the Cleveland County Veterans Appreciation Dinner held Saturday at the fairgrounds in Rison. All veterans and a guest enjoyed a catfish and chicken buffet prepared by Dorey’s Catfish. This year was the 10th anniversary of the dinner.

CHOW LINE - Veterans and their guests along with other attendees go through the serving line at the Cleveland County Veterans Appreciation Dinner held Saturday at the fairgrounds in Rison. All veterans and a guest enjoyed a catfish and chicken buffet prepared by Dorey’s Catfish. This year was the 10th anniversary of the dinner.

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Veterans Appreciation Dinner Attracts About 200 Attendees

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
RISON - About 200 people took in the Cleveland County Veterans Association’s annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner this past Saturday at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.
New Edinburg Class of 1957

New Edinburg Class of 1957

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New Edinburg 1957 Class Reunites at Big Creek Lodge

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Submitted by Barbie Trammell and Norma McCoyNEW EDINBURG - Oh so much to be thankful for! If you don't mind may we share some reasons as to why we say and/or feel this way?The New Edinburg class of '57 have always been very close knit friends.

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Letter: Miller Honored At OBU With Locker Room Naming

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
On Saturday, Oct. 19, a dedication was held at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia in honor of our brother, William Miller.I would like to thank our family members who attended: Gwen Henry, Rhonda, Rodney and Trent Lawson of Rison, and Taylor Lawson, who is an employee at OBU.

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School Lunches for Nov. 4-8

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Rison ElementaryMonday - lasagna rollup, carrots, breadstick, beef fingers, mashed potato, Fruit.Tuesday - Crispito, broccoli, refried Beans, burger, tater tots, Fruit.Wednesday - Grilled chicken, sweet potato, roll, chicken sandwich, Tater Tots, Fruit.
Haunted House Open Thursday

Haunted House Open Thursday

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Haunted House Open Thursday

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
RISON - Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. and the Pioneer Village, Inc. will host the final night of the Rison Haunted Village beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31.Admission is $10 per person.Explore the Village’s haunted structures, plus navigate your way through a maze of scares.