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Crosby To Remain Mayor To Avoid Cost of Election

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
KINGSLAND - Mayor Sharon Crosby has rescinded the letter of resignation she submitted during last Thursday's Kingsland City Council meeting after learning that the city would have to pay for a special election to replace her, something she said she believes the city cannot afford to do.
EASTER BUNNY VISITS COMMUNITY EGG HUNT AT RISON - Rison Shine C ommunity Development and the Pioneer Village co-hosted the Cleveland County Eggstravaganza Saturday at the historic village in Rison. The egg hunt featured around 2,000 eggs and more than 60 kids scouring the grounds looking for candy and prize-filled eggs. The event also included a pancake breakfast with the bunny that served as a fundraiser for the two groups.

EASTER BUNNY VISITS COMMUNITY EGG HUNT AT RISON - Rison Shine C ommunity Development and the Pioneer Village co-hosted the Cleveland County Eggstravaganza Saturday at the historic village in Rison. The egg hunt featured around 2,000 eggs and more than 60 kids scouring the grounds looking for candy and prize-filled eggs. The event also included a pancake breakfast with the bunny that served as a fundraiser for the two groups.

Easter Bunny Visits Community Egg Hunt

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Sheriff Opposing Beer, Wine Permits At Kingsland Store

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
KINGSLAND - Sheriff Jack Rodgers was at both the Cleveland County Quorum Court and Kingsland City Council meetings over the past week asking each body to oppose a request by the Dollar General store at Kingsland to sell alcoholic beverages there.

Fairgrounds Hosting First Sunday Lunch

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Fair Association will host its First Sunday Lunch fundraiser, this Sunday, April 7, at the County Fairgrounds.The lunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.This month's menu includes outback chicken, roasted potatoes, green beans, salads, bread, tea and dessert.

Woodlawn Spanish Program Holding Bake Sale, Auction

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn Spanish program is sponsoring its second annual bake sale and auction Thursday, March 28. There will be an on-site silent auction from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in the open classroom of the high school. An online auction will be posted as well at whsbears.org.

Bethel #1 To Host Breakfast, Easter Service This Sunday

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
RISON - Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 Hwy. 35 North near Rison, will be having an Easter breakfast fellowship beginning at 7 a.m. Sunday in the Family Life Center followed by the Easter Service beginning at 8 a.m. Bethel #1 is located on Hwy. 35 North about 1.5 miles west of the Hwy.

Local Cemetery Meetings and Donations for Upkeep

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Varnell Cemetery Seeking Donations for UpkeepRISON - Varnell Cemetery is seeking donations for cemetery upkeep.Donations can be mailed to Debbie Offutt, 210 Old Mt. Elba Rd, Rison, AR 71665.For more info, call (870) 5106408.

County Courthouse, Rison City Hall To Be Closed Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Courthouse, Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer at Rison and Rison City Hall will be closed this Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday, County Judge Jimmy Cummings and Rison Mayor Charles Roberts have announced.