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Dr. Pipiet Larasatie (left) and her graduate student Kamala Chamlagain (right), who are working on the projects together. Photo credit: Lon Tegels

Dr. Pipiet Larasatie (left) and her graduate student Kamala Chamlagain (right), who are working on the projects together. Photo credit: Lon Tegels

Federal Grants Aim to Expand Forestry Recruitment in Arkansas

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
MONTICELLO - The forestry program at University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is working to expand the forestry workforce, and has received grant funds to help with those initiatives.  In her first year as Assistant Professor, Dr.

School Lunches for April 1-5

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Rison ElementaryMonday - Roasted Chicken or Chicken Sandwich.Tuesday - Soft taco or hamburger.Wednesday - Chicken Alfredo or chicken sandwich.Thursday - Bean Burrito of Hot Dog.Friday - Pizza, pizza and sidekicks (+nachos for 4-6 grade).

First Sunday Lunch April 7 at Fairgrounds

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 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. 
Deadline Friday To Enter Pageant, BBQ Cook Off

Deadline Friday To Enter Pageant, BBQ Cook Off

Deadline Friday To Enter Pageant, BBQ Cook Off

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
RISON - The deadline to enter Rison Shine's Rison BBQ Cook Off and Pageant, is next Friday, March 29.Both events, set for Saturday, April 6, will take place in Downtown Rison.

Bro. Caldwell Leading Friendship Revival

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
WOODLAWN - Bro. Brian Caldwell will lead revival services at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at Woodlawn beginning Monday, April 1, and continuing through Friday, April 5. Services begin at 7 p.m. each night.Bro.
Bell Tower Dedication Service April 7 at Prosperity UMC

Bell Tower Dedication Service April 7 at Prosperity UMC

Bell Tower Dedication Service April 7 at Prosperity UMC

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
PANSY - Prosperity United Methodist Church at Pansy will hold a special Bell Tower Dedication Service, Sunday, April 7 at 11 a.m. There will be a potluck luncheon following the service. The public is invited to attend the service, and regular services on all other Sundays at 10 a.m.
Easter 'Eggstravaganza' Saturday Morning at Rison

Easter 'Eggstravaganza' Saturday Morning at Rison

Easter 'Eggstravaganza' Saturday Morning at Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
RISON - Rison Shine and the Pioneer Village will host their annual Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, March 30 at the Pioneer Village, 200 Yaney Drive in Rison.The event will kick off at 9 a.m. with "Breakfast with the Bunny." Breakfast is $5 per plate and includes pancakes, sausage and juice.
Shona Jordan, a taxidermist/hide tanner from Pike County, demonstrates to how to skin a hide to a couple of young attendees at the Arkansas Homesteading Conference Saturday at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.

Shona Jordan, a taxidermist/hide tanner from Pike County, demonstrates to how to skin a hide to a couple of young attendees at the Arkansas Homesteading Conference Saturday at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.

Multiple States Represented At Homesteading Conference

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
RISON - The Arkansas Homesteading Conference saw another record-setting crowd this past Saturday as attendees from as far away as Colorado took in the educational event held at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.