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Rison Gives Mayor Permission To Buy Downtown Building

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
RISON - The Rison City Council gave Mayor Charles Roberts permission Tuesday night to possibly buy the former Cash AG Grocery building in downtown Rison in order to tear it down to remove what has become an eyesore.
REP. BRUCE WESTERMAN (R) Arkansas WESTERMAN ADDRESSES CONGRESS - This screenshot is taken from a video of Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) addressing Congress Monday in support of his resolution to rename the post office at Kingsland after Johnny Cash. The display he used during his presentation includes the photo of Cash and fellow country music singer Johnny Horton on the curb in front of the old Kingsland Post Office.

REP. BRUCE WESTERMAN (R) Arkansas WESTERMAN ADDRESSES CONGRESS - This screenshot is taken from a video of Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) addressing Congress Monday in support of his resolution to rename the post office at Kingsland after Johnny Cash. The display he used during his presentation includes the photo of Cash and fellow country music singer Johnny Horton on the curb in front of the old Kingsland Post Office.

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Congress Passes Bill To Name Post Office After Johnny Cash

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
WASHINGTON - It literally took an act of Congress, but the Kingsland Post Office is one step closer to bearing the name of its most famous native son, Johnny Cash.The U.S.

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Plea Deals Vary For Two Sentenced For Rison Arson

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
RISON - Two of the three people charged with the arson, burglary and theft of property of a Rison convenience store recently entered plea deals with one defendant receiving 25 years in prison and the other probation.

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‘Major’ Rison in the Fall Announcement Next Week

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
RISON - Entertainment and sponsors for the 2024 Rison in the Fall Festival will be announced next Wednesday, June 12, Festival Director Douglas Boultinghouse has announced.The festival, organized under Rison Shine Community Development, Inc., is set for Saturday, Oct. 12 in Downtown Rison.

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Free Music Lessons Being Offered This Summer at Pansy

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Free summer music lessons will be available in June and July at Prosperity United Methodist Church located at the corner of Hwy. 11 and Hwy. 63 across from Dollar General in the Pansy community.The lessons will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Rev.

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CDCAA Offering Free Internet

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
RISON - The Central Delta Community Action Agency (CDCAA) provides free mobile Internet through to Affordable Connectivity Program.A household is eligible if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets specific criteria.

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First Sunday Lunch Postponed at Fair

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Fair Association has postponed the First Sunday Lunch event until further notice due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Taylor, Cash Reunion June 1 at Staves

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
RISON - The annual Jess and Lottie Cash Taylor's family re‐union will be held Saturday, June 1 at the Y (Staves) Community Center.The reunion begins at 10 a.m. and will include a potluck lunch at 12 Noon. All relatives and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend.