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The Woodlawn Bears congratulate Brayden Jones (no. 15) after smashing a three-run homerun in Friday's semifinal against Murfreesboro as the Bears routed the Rattlers, 19-4. Jones also had a double in the game and finished with four RBIs in the 19-4 rout. Woodlawn are seeking a third consecutive state title.

The Woodlawn Bears congratulate Brayden Jones (no. 15) after smashing a three-run homerun in Friday's semifinal against Murfreesboro as the Bears routed the Rattlers, 19-4. Jones also had a double in the game and finished with four RBIs in the 19-4 rout. Woodlawn are seeking a third consecutive state title.

CELEBRATION TIME! Three Teams Advance To Championship!

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
All three teams from Cleveland County that advanced to the Class 2A South Region baseball and softball championship games at Horatio last Saturday.

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Smith-Morgan Cemetery To Meet on May 21

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
NEW EDINBURG - The Smith-Morgan Cemetery Association will be have its yearly business meeting at cemetery three miles east of New Edinburg off Hwy. 8 aty 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21.

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Veterans' Names Still Being Collected For New Plaque

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Association has announced that it has extended its submission period for collecting names of veterans for a new plaque that will be placed at Veterans Park in Rison.

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School Lunches for May 8-12

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Rison Elementary Monday - mashed potato chicken bowl or bosco sticks. Tuesday - tacos or hamburgers. Wednesday - chicken alfredo or chicken sandwich. Thursday - chili cheese dog or grilled cheese sandwich. Friday - burgers and chips in the courtyard!
Rison Elementary Principal, Letitia Walker (left) and Foster Grandparent ARP Project Manager, Andrea Pruitt (right).

Rison Elementary Principal, Letitia Walker (left) and Foster Grandparent ARP Project Manager, Andrea Pruitt (right).

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Foster Grandparent Program Needs Volunteers at Rison

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
RISON - Classroom Grandparents are needed at Rison Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year. The Southeast Arkansas Education Cooperative has received a federal grant to expand the Foster Grandparent Program to Cleveland County.
Leopards Celebrate 50th Anniversary Saturday

Leopards Celebrate 50th Anniversary Saturday

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Leopards Celebrate 50th Anniversary Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
RISON - David and Wanda Leopard of Rison will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. All friends and family are invited to join them for lunch on Saturday, May 6 at 12 p.m.
Woodworking Workshop

Woodworking Workshop

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Wood Workshop May 16 at Rison

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Extension Service will host a Woodworking Basics Workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 at the Pioneer Village in Rison. Lunch is provided. Only 10 spots are available for the session with Keith Gresham, Extension Agent from Dallas County.
Milestone Birthdays Celebrated at New Edinburg

Milestone Birthdays Celebrated at New Edinburg

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Milestone Birthdays Celebrated at New Edinburg

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
NEW EDINBURG - Billy Bryant (left) and Marvin King (right) celebrated their 90th birthdays at the New Edinburg Community Center Saturday, April 29, with a large group of family and friends.
Rison Farmers Market

Rison Farmers Market

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Rison Farmers Market Now Taking Online Vendor Registrations

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
RISON - The Rison Farmers Market is taking vendor registrations for the 2023 season set to open at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at FBT Community Park in downtown Rison. The market is scheduled to open each Thursday during the market season.