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Spears Recognizes Outgoing Officials at Court Meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
RISON - Presiding over her final regular monthly meeting of the Cleveland County Quorum Court, County Judge Spears recognized members of the county road department during the Dec. 5 meeting. Spears will be completing the unfinished term of her husband, the late Gary Spears, on Dec. 31.
Ashleigh Ellis, Kytelynn Haynes, TaNiya Miller, Jasmine Slaughter, Allie Crutchfield, Steven Puckett, Kinley Bush

Ashleigh Ellis, Kytelynn Haynes, TaNiya Miller, Jasmine Slaughter, Allie Crutchfield, Steven Puckett, Kinley Bush

Rison FFA Competes at Pine Tree Event

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
RISON - Rison FFA members competed in the FFA Pine Tree Sub-Area Leadership Development Event Friday, Dec. 9. The annual contest is held at Drew Central High School. Eighteen Rison FFA members competed in various speaking events.
CCSB Approves Land Sale at Kingsland

CCSB Approves Land Sale at Kingsland

CCSB Approves Land Sale at Kingsland

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board approved the sale of 1.1 acres of land at the Kingsland School campus Monday night that will allow for the construction a new Dollar General store there.
Former Mayor Dollar Recognized

Former Mayor Dollar Recognized

Rison Awarded Nearly $100,000 for City Parks

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
RISON - The City of Rison nas been awarded nearly $100,000 to make improvements to both Powell Park and Veterans Park in Rison, Gov. Asa Hutchinson's office has announced.

Woodlawn Approves Order To Extend Sewer Deadline

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board approved a consent administrative order during its regular monthly meeting Monday night that will give the school district an extension on its deadline with the state to correct issues with the district's sewer system. Woodlawn Superintendent Dr.
CLERK'S OFFICE DONATES PRIZE MONEY TO CARE FUND - The Cleveland County Clerk's Office won first place in the Rison Shine Christmas Parade sponsored by Gateway Bank. The office staff donated their $100 prize winnings to the Cleveland County Cares organization to help those that need it most. Pictured are Sesaley Rauls, Misti McDaniel, C.C. Cares Organizer Melinda McKnight, Deputy Clerk Brandy Herring, Rosemary Sinclair and County Clerk Jimmy Cummings.

CLERK'S OFFICE DONATES PRIZE MONEY TO CARE FUND - The Cleveland County Clerk's Office won first place in the Rison Shine Christmas Parade sponsored by Gateway Bank. The office staff donated their $100 prize winnings to the Cleveland County Cares organization to help those that need it most. Pictured are Sesaley Rauls, Misti McDaniel, C.C. Cares Organizer Melinda McKnight, Deputy Clerk Brandy Herring, Rosemary Sinclair and County Clerk Jimmy Cummings.

Cleveland Co. Cares Fund Helping Families In Need This Holiday Season

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
RISON - With the holiday season fast approaching, the Cleveland County Care Fund is once again accepting donations to help local families in need have a Christmas this year as well as meet other pressing needs they may have.
Johnny Cash: Redemption of an American Icon Director Ben Smallbone (left) and Producer Andrea Royer

Johnny Cash: Redemption of an American Icon Director Ben Smallbone (left) and Producer Andrea Royer

Johnny Cash Documentary Screened at Kingsland

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
KINGSLAND - While most popular culture has focused on the rebellious spirit of American music icon and Kingsland native Johnny Cash, filmmaker/director Ben Smallbone was more interested in another part of his life that, for the most part, has been untold - his faith.

County Gives Workers 7% of Annual Pay

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
RISON - Christmas came early for county workers Monday night when the Cleveland County Quorum Court approved giving each employee a onetime payment of 7 percent of their annual pay after the county finished the fiscal year better than expected.