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RUMC Adds Food Donation Box To Gateway Bank

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
RISON - In an effort to help those in the community who need help in feeding their families, Rison United Methodist Church's Community Outreach program is installing a donation box in Gateway Bank. Anyone who wishes to help in this effort may drop off items for the food pantry at the bank.

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Festival Vendors Nearing Full Capacity

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
RISON - The Rison in the Fall Festival is reaching vendor capacity, organizer Douglas Boultinghouse has announced. The festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 7 in downtown Rison, is expected to have a record number of vendors this year with more than 40 vendors selling a variety of items and foods.
2023 County Fair Best of Show

2023 County Fair Best of Show

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2023 County Fair Best of Show

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
RISON - Best of Show winners from the 2023 Cleveland County Fair have been announced: Senior Division Apiary - James Cummings Baked Foods - Patricia McClellan Clothing - Paula Sadler Fine Arts - Cindy Thompson Floral Arrangement - Patricia McClellan Flowers, Cut - Patricia...
Mainline Health Recognized For Blood Pressure Control

Mainline Health Recognized For Blood Pressure Control

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Mainline Health Recognized For Blood Pressure Control

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
MONTICELLO, Ark. - Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) has been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for its commitment to improving blood pressure (BP) control rates, earning GOLD PLUS status level recognition as part of the Target: BP™ initiative.
Trent Southerland, a seventh grader at Rison Middle School, was named September Student of the Month for grades 7-9. Trent is the son of Tony and Marcie Howard, and Beau and Emily Southerland. He is the grandson of Petty and Vickie Taylor and Danny Howard. He has five siblings, Brock, Brady, Lane, Denver and Pennlee. His activities and honors include football, Beta club, basketball, baseball and church.

Trent Southerland, a seventh grader at Rison Middle School, was named September Student of the Month for grades 7-9. Trent is the son of Tony and Marcie Howard, and Beau and Emily Southerland. He is the grandson of Petty and Vickie Taylor and Danny Howard. He has five siblings, Brock, Brady, Lane, Denver and Pennlee. His activities and honors include football, Beta club, basketball, baseball and church.

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Students of the Month: September 2023

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Sophia Paige White

Sophia Paige White

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Rison Girl Places in National Pageant

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
RISON - Sophia Paige White, a kindergartener at Rison Elementary, competed in Virginia Beach at a national pageant held Sept. 1-3.
BRINLEY JONES WINS POULTRY CHAIN - Congratulations to Brinley Jones, the winner of the 2023 4H Poultry Chain in Cleveland County. The 4H Poultry Chain program offers an opportunity for youth to learn about bird husbandry, health production, biosecurity, and potentially small business management. Anyone interested in or have questions about 4H, please contac the Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Office at (870) 325- 6225 or email David West at dwest@uada.edu or Danielle Watson at dwatson@uada.edu.

BRINLEY JONES WINS POULTRY CHAIN - Congratulations to Brinley Jones, the winner of the 2023 4H Poultry Chain in Cleveland County. The 4H Poultry Chain program offers an opportunity for youth to learn about bird husbandry, health production, biosecurity, and potentially small business management. Anyone interested in or have questions about 4H, please contac the Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Office at (870) 325- 6225 or email David West at dwest@uada.edu or Danielle Watson at dwatson@uada.edu.

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Brinley Jones Wins Poultry Chain

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Ultra-Marathon Runner Anthony Battah

Ultra-Marathon Runner Anthony Battah

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Canadian Passes Through County On 2,800-Mile Run For Butterflies

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
RISON - While Andrew Roshell was outside picking up trash in front of his house along Hwy. 133 last week, he encountered someone wearing a white shirt with a red arrow jogging southbound along the road towards Rison.