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Affordable Connectivity Helps With Internet Fees

RISON - In addition to establishing a high speed internet infrastructure to serve all the state, the Arkansas State Broadband Office is also making it a goal to make broadband internet service as affordable as possible.

Williams Gives Perspectives On CCSD Under LEARNS

RISON - Incoming Cleveland County School District Superintendent Jerrod Williams, who will begin his one-year contract on July 1, said he is "apprehensive" about what the future holds for smaller school districts under Gov.

Coaching Turnover Continues at Rison

RISON - The turnover of head coaches for various athletic teams at Rison High School continued Monday night as the Cleveland County School Board approved the hiring of a new boys basketball coach while accepting the resignation of its current baseball coach.

School Lunches for April 10-14

Rison Elementary Monday - mashed potato chicken bowl or Bosco Sticks w/ marinara. Tuesday - Tacos or Hamburger. Wednesday - chicken alfredo or classic chicken sandwich AND chocolate chip cookies. Thursday - chili dog or grilled cheese. Friday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks!
Willie Edward Richardson born around April 4, 1895. Willie Richardson served in World War 1 with the United States Army. The enlistment was in 1917 and the service was completed in 1917. His daughter, Willie Mae Richardson Roberson (mother of author), was a long-time resident of Rison.

Willie Edward Richardson born around April 4, 1895. Willie Richardson served in World War 1 with the United States Army. The enlistment was in 1917 and the service was completed in 1917. His daughter, Willie Mae Richardson Roberson (mother of author), was a long-time resident of Rison.

Story of Service: Willie Edward Richardson

My grandfather, Willie Richardson, was a veteran of World War I, and his experiences symbolize the service and family life of many African American soldiers. Unfortunately, their military service occurred during a period of "nots.

Retired Teachers Meeting Tuesday

FORDYCE - The Cleveland/ Dallas County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 in the Fellowship Hall of the First Methodst Church in Fordyce.
Riley & Ellie Luker

Riley & Ellie Luker

Woodlawn 4-H Club

Woodlawn Community Club 4-H kids last month learned about food and nutrition which focuses on our healthy living component of 4-H. Foods and Nutrition projects help the youth to learn to make healthy food choices and reduce the risk of illness and disease.