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Woodlawn Bears Plan Black-White Basketball Game

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
WOODLAWN - Players for all four Woodlawn High School basketball teams will be introduced before tipoff of the varsity boys Black-White game at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, the Woodlawn School gym. Admission is $3.

School Lunch Menus for November 6-10

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Monday - Crispy chicken sandwich, seasoned green beans, celery sticks, fresh fruit variety, pineapple tidbits, milk. Tuesday - Homestyle chicken strips, cauliflower florets, mashed potatoes, fresh fruit variety, tropical fruit salad, dinner roll, milk.

Rison Gifted/Talented Students To Host Veterans Program Nov. 9

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
RISON - Rison Gifted and Talented students cordially invite local veterans, their families and community members to the 2023 Veterans Program. This year's program, America, The Lighthouse, will be Thursday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. at the George Walker Field of Champions stadium.
Mayor Charles Roberts and Utilities Director Joe Freyer place new United States and Arkansas flags outside City Hall. The flags were donated by Tina Thomasson Hoskins in memory of her father, R.A. (Bob) Thomasson. Bob served as the Utilities Director and Fire Chief from 1946-1971. (Photo by Connie Roberts)

Mayor Charles Roberts and Utilities Director Joe Freyer place new United States and Arkansas flags outside City Hall. The flags were donated by Tina Thomasson Hoskins in memory of her father, R.A. (Bob) Thomasson. Bob served as the Utilities Director and Fire Chief from 1946-1971. (Photo by Connie Roberts)

City of Rison Installs New Flags in Memory of Thomasson

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
(Photos by Patricia McClellan)

(Photos by Patricia McClellan)

Halloween in New Edinburg

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
HALLOWEEN IN NEW EDINBURG - Re-New-ing Edinburg hosted its annual fall festival and trick-or-treat event Saturday, Oct. 28 at the New Edinburg Community Center.

Bridal Shower Sunday For Kristen Reynolds Elliott

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
WOODLAWN - A bridal shower, honoring Kristen Reynolds Elliott, daughter of Larry and Susan Reynolds, of the Woodlawn Community, will be held Sunday, Nov. 5, from 2-4 p.m. at Center Missionary Baptist Church. Kristen and Nate were recently wed in a private ceremony in Estes Park, Colorado.

Jr. 'Cats Romp Past Barton; End Season With 6-2 Record

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
BARTON - Rison assumed a three-touchdown lead before Barton had its first offensive snap of the game, as the Junior Wildcats romped to a 46-16 victory over the Junior Bears in a 63A Conference meeting at Frank McClellan Field Thursday night of last week.
TOUCHDOWN BOUND - Rison senior quarterback Owen Morrison breaks into the open on his way to one of five touchdowns he scored in Friday night's upset win over Barton. Morrison finished with 103 yards rushing on 20 carries, kicked for PATs and had a 51-yard punt late that flipped the field position for the two teams. Morrison is one of six Wildcats since 1960 to have scored five touchdowns in a game. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

TOUCHDOWN BOUND - Rison senior quarterback Owen Morrison breaks into the open on his way to one of five touchdowns he scored in Friday night's upset win over Barton. Morrison finished with 103 yards rushing on 20 carries, kicked for PATs and had a 51-yard punt late that flipped the field position for the two teams. Morrison is one of six Wildcats since 1960 to have scored five touchdowns in a game. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

'Cats Explode in Third Quarter, Rally to Upsetn Barton

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
RISON - A big third quarter offensive explosion, together with some timely defensive plays all along the way, were just the right ingredients Rison needed last Friday night at George Walker Field of Champions, as the Wildcats rallied from behind twice to upset the Barton Bears, 42-33, and keep...