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RISON - A man charged with negligent homicide who was awaiting a court hearing Tuesday morning at the Cleveland County Courthouse in Rison died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound suffered from inside his vehicle in the parking lot, the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department reported.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Rison in the Fall Experiences One of Its Largest Turnouts, Thrives Under Rison Shine
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RISON - This past Saturday's Rison in the Fall Festival brought the largest crowd the festival has seen in decades, if not in history, according to Festival Director Douglas Boultinghouse who puts on the festival with his team of Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. members.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt Begins Thursday
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RISON - Everyone from bargain hunters to crafters to antique dealers are expected to descend upon southern Arkansas this weekend for The Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt to be held this Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 12-14.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
General Stubbs to Speak at Veterans Dinner Oct. 28
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RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Association will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner Saturday, Oct. 28, organizers John Blanchard and Roger McClellan have announced.
The dinner will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.
Thursday, October 5, 2023
RISON ELEMENTARY ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - Bottom row L to R: Taylor Morris, Raphael Caldwell, Samuel Mang, Ella Peyton, Carly Greenlee, Ean Rhodes, Dalton Phillips, and Paul Bray; Top Row L to R: Sawyer Easterling, Lucy Leopard, Brinley Johnson, Nun Fambawl, Lilah Tidwell, and Faith Hoover.
Rison Elementary Artists of the Month
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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Rodeo Held Last Weekend in Rison
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AIR TIME AT THE RODEO - A bareback competitor holds on to this airbore bronc during Saturday night action at the Cleveland County Rodeo. Roy Phillips, president of the Cleveland County Fair Board, said the event had a good crowd Saturday night.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Bears Get Their Championship Rings
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WOODLAWN - Members of the Woodlawn Bears’ 2023 Class 2A State Championship baseball team pose with their new rings presented to them by Woodlawn baseball coach Tommy Richardson during a banquet Monday night at the Woodlawn School cafeteria.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Letter to the Editor: ARDOT - Please Don’t Mow Down Flowers Along Hwy. 79
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Letter to the Editor,
State of Arkansas, don’t go breaking my heart! The 17-mile section of U.S. Highway 79 from Rison to Fordyce to Rison (sorry, that makes 34 miles) is one of the prettiest drives around anywhere in Arkansas, at least in South Arkansas.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Performers Announced for Theater Showcase Saturday
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RISON - The Cleveland County Community Theater Talent Showcase at Rison in the Fall has announced its performers for this Saturday, Oct. 7 at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Two Rison Students Named To Beta Club Reg. Leadership
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RISON - Carlese Johnson, a junior at Rison High School, was selected as one of the three Sr. Beta Club Regional Leadership Representatives for 20232024 at the 2023 Beta Club Regional Leadership Summit in Hot Springs on October 2-3.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023