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Courthouse Restoration Underway

Courthouse Restoration Underway

Courthouse Restoration Underway

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
RISON - A worker with MTS Contracting of Kansas City, Mo., works on repairing mortar between the bricks of the nearly 112-year-old Cleveland County Courthouse in Rison Tuesday afternoon.

Local Students Graduate From Camden’s SAU Tech

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
EAST CAMDEN - SAU Tech celebrated its graduates with its annual commencement ceremonies on May 6, 2023. The College awarded 384 credentials to students from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and other states. Many students earned more than one credential in their °eld of study.

Affordable Connectivity Meeting June 14 in Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
RISON - An estimated 900 households in Cleveland County are eligible to receive up to $30 off their monthly internet bill plus get discounts of up to $100 on a computer or tablet through the Affordable Connectivity Program Laurie Wringler, project manager for the Arkansas State Broadband Office,...

Two From County On Harding Dean's List

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
SEARCY - The following students are among more than 1,100 Harding University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the spring 2023 semester. Davis Wilson of Rison, a Junior, studying accounting Lindsey Tilley of Rison, a Senior, studying family and consumer sciences  
WOODWORKING AT THE PIONEER VILLAGE - Last week, the Cleveland County Extension Service hosted another wood workshop at Rison’s Pioneer Village. The Extension Agents would like to thank to Mr. Keith Gresham for instructing, and Billy and Marty Bowlin for helping. Thanks also to Pioneer Village for use of their facilities and to Hixson Lumber Company for donating the wood. Five students worked hard and had fun doing it. Pictured are Donna Best, Debbie James, Kay Richardson and Sarah Payton.

WOODWORKING AT THE PIONEER VILLAGE - Last week, the Cleveland County Extension Service hosted another wood workshop at Rison’s Pioneer Village. The Extension Agents would like to thank to Mr. Keith Gresham for instructing, and Billy and Marty Bowlin for helping. Thanks also to Pioneer Village for use of their facilities and to Hixson Lumber Company for donating the wood. Five students worked hard and had fun doing it. Pictured are Donna Best, Debbie James, Kay Richardson and Sarah Payton.

Woodworking at the Pioneer Village

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Shumake Retires from Woodlawn School District

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
WOODLAWN - Janice Shumake has announced her retirement after 30 years of service in education. She completed 20 years of service at Woodlawn School District where she currently serves as a facilitator for Virtual Arkansas distance learning courses.
John Ed Ashcraft

John Ed Ashcraft

Ashcraft Seeks Re-Election To C&L Electric Board

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
RISON - John Ed Ashcraft of the Pansy community has announced that he is seeking reelection to the District 3, Position 1 seat on the C&L Electric Cooperative Board of Directors representing Cleveland County and a portion of Dallas County.

State Seeking Public Input On 'Browning' Pine Trees

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Forestry Division (Forestry Division) has released a survey for members of the public to report pine tree discoloration and/or mortality, specifically in southeast Arkansas. The survey can be found at arcg.is/1HyHCu0.

CCSB Approves Classified Pay Raise

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board approved giving classified staff a 50 cent per hour pay raise and approved hiring former Rison High School teacher Angie Hudson as the new Rison Elementary principal during a special meeting held last Thursday at the administration building in Rison.