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Rison Class of ‘78 To Meet Sept. 16

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
RISON - The Rison High School Class of 1978 will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Y Community Center on Hwy. 35 North at Staves. A potluck meal will be served at 6 p.m. All class members and teachers are invited to attend. Call Deborah Leopard Hobbs at (870) 550-1168 for more information.

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School Lunches for Sept. 11-15

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Menu for Sept. 11-15 Rison Elementary Monday - mashed potato chicken bowl or bosco sticks. Tuesday - taco or hamburger. Wednesday - fried rice & fortune cookies or chicken sandwich. Thursday - chicken nuggets or chili dog. Friday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks.

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Veterans Dinner Set For Oct. 28

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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.

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USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Saturday at Kingsland

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month. The pantry is an equal opportunity distributor.

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County Approves $246,668 for Jail

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
RISON - After a lengthy discussion, the Cleveland County Quorum Court unanimously approved a motion to spend almost $300,000 for new doors, locks, plumbing and electrical work at the county jail to help keep it in compliance with state standards.
Sensory playground equipment to be installed at Rison parks

Sensory playground equipment to be installed at Rison parks

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Rison Approves Tree Ordinance; Update on Parks

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
RISON - The Rison City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday night that will give the city the right to trim back tree limbs that may be hanging over into the right-of-way to city streets.
Cleveland County Fair

Cleveland County Fair

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County Fair Entries Provides Chance to Win Money

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
RISON - This year's Cleveland County Fair is set for next week, Sept. 13-16, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison, with entries for various judging categories being accepted next Wednesday.
U.S. NEWS BEST HIGH SCHOOLS - Rison High School has been included in U.S. News & World Report's 202324 Best High Schools in America list for its overall academic success in comparison to the social and economic background of the student body. Rison High School also received a "silver" ranking by U.S. News in 2008, being one of only six "rural" schools in the nation to be awarded a silver ranking that year.

U.S. NEWS BEST HIGH SCHOOLS - Rison High School has been included in U.S. News & World Report's 202324 Best High Schools in America list for its overall academic success in comparison to the social and economic background of the student body. Rison High School also received a "silver" ranking by U.S. News in 2008, being one of only six "rural" schools in the nation to be awarded a silver ranking that year.

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Rison High School Makes U.S. News 'Best Schools'

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
RISON - U.S. News & World Report has named Rison High School to its national "Best High Schools" rankings for exceeding academic expectations based on social and economic factors. U.S.

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School Lunches for Sept. 4-8

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Rison Elementary Monday - No school! Tuesday - beef nachos or hamburger. Wednesday - chicken nuggets or beef fingers. Thursday - rotini with Italian meat sauce or chicken sandwich. Friday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks. Rison High School Monday - No School!