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Roberts Seeking Planning Comm. For City of Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
RISON - Mayor Charles Roberts told the Rison City Council Monday night that he would like to start a planning commission that will begin looking at ways to grow the city, especially within the residential sector.

Kingsland Woman Killed at Crossing

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
KINGSLAND - A train/automobile accident resulted in one fatality last Friday, Feb. 10 at the Maple Street crossing in Kingsland, according to local officials. While the accident remains under investigation with the Arkansas State Police, Sgt.
FIRE DESTROYS HOME NEAR WOODLAWN - A fire that may have been started by a car parked in the garage (far left of photo) destroyed this home at 3790 Hwy. 63 north of Woodlawn early Friday afternoon. Woodlawn Fire Chief Owen Rushing said the car was in flames inside the garage area when firefighters arrived and it spread into the attic area of the adjoining house.

FIRE DESTROYS HOME NEAR WOODLAWN - A fire that may have been started by a car parked in the garage (far left of photo) destroyed this home at 3790 Hwy. 63 north of Woodlawn early Friday afternoon. Woodlawn Fire Chief Owen Rushing said the car was in flames inside the garage area when firefighters arrived and it spread into the attic area of the adjoining house.

Car Believed To Be Source For Woodlawn House Fire

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
RISON - A fire believed to have been started by a car parked in garage completely destroyed a home on Hwy. 63 north of Woodlawn last Friday afternoon, Feb. 10, Woodlawn Fire Chief Owen Rushing reported. Rushing said the fire department received a call at about 1 p.m.

Hancock Talks School Legislation

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
WOODLAWN - Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock told the Woodlawn School Board Monday night that there is legislation being proposed during this current session of the state legislature that could have a significant impact on public schools in the state.
Kickstart Cleveland County Banquet

Kickstart Cleveland County Banquet

Celebrate Banquet Will Focus on County's 150th; Tickets on Sale Now

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
RISON - The Kickstart Cleveland County Community Development Initiative has announced the return of it's Celebrate Cleveland County Banquet - its first since 2020. "This year is extra special as we are celebrating 150 years of Cleveland County! Happy Birthday Cleveland County!
MODERN CONVENIENCES FOR A 19TH CENTURY HOME - Steve Salano of K&Z Electrical Solutions installs one of the "split" air conditioning/ heating units behind the McMurtrey House at the Pioneer Village in Rison Monday morning.

MODERN CONVENIENCES FOR A 19TH CENTURY HOME - Steve Salano of K&Z Electrical Solutions installs one of the "split" air conditioning/ heating units behind the McMurtrey House at the Pioneer Village in Rison Monday morning.

Adding Air to McMurtrey House Will Make Village More Appealing

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
RISON - The Pioneer Village took a major step forward this week in becoming a year-round attraction for small weddings and other gatherings when a new heating and cooling system was installed in the McMurtrey House.

SEADD Meeting Thursday at Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
RISON - The Board of Directors of the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District, Inc. (SEAEDD) will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at 12 noon at the Rison Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. 300 E. Magnolia St., Rison, AR 71665.

Kingsland Reunion Meeting Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
KINGSLAND - Kickstart Kingsland will host a meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at Kingsland City Hall. The meeting will focus on the upcoming all-school reunion.

Annual Fire Dept. Chili Supper Feb. 18 at Y Comm. Center

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Y - The Y/Hwy. 212/Hwy. 133 Volunteer Fire Departments will host its annual chili supper Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Y Community Center, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults, and $5 for children. A cake walk and auction will also be held.