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Sewing Workshop Jan. 27 in Rison

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
RISON - The U of A Division of Agriculture, Research and Extension will host a basic sewing and embroidery workshop Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds Meeting Room. The cost is $5 per person and only 10 spots are available.

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Baby Shower Jan. 14 For Attwoods

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
RISON - A baby shower honoring Silvia and Malcolm Attwood will be held Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Rison United Methodist Church Family Life Center. It's a boy! They are registered at the Rison Pharmacy and http://babylist .com/baby-silvia-attwood
MOTORIST RESCUED - Arkansas Game & Fish Officer Eric Rawls of Rison conducted a boat rescue of a the driver of this pickup truck that was washed off Hwy. 114 just east of the Cleveland-Lincoln County line at Hudgin Creek early Tuesday morning. This was the third rescue of motorists at this same location on Hwy. 114 in the past few years. (Photo courtesy of Eric Rawls)

MOTORIST RESCUED - Arkansas Game & Fish Officer Eric Rawls of Rison conducted a boat rescue of a the driver of this pickup truck that was washed off Hwy. 114 just east of the Cleveland-Lincoln County line at Hudgin Creek early Tuesday morning. This was the third rescue of motorists at this same location on Hwy. 114 in the past few years. (Photo courtesy of Eric Rawls)

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Flooding Wreaks Havoc in County

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
RISON - With reports of as much as eight inches of rain falling in Cleveland County late Monday night through Tuesday morning, newly installed County Judge Jimmy Cummings was welcomed to the job with a number of washouts and flooded roadways across the county, including one that required a motorist...
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Rison Recieves $7 Million For Water, Sewer Projects

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
RISON - The City of Rison has been awarded more than $7 million in federal American Rescue Plan money to make improvements to the city's water and wastewater facilities, Mayor Charles Roberts announced Tuesday night.
Melody Spears with Trenna Kemp

Melody Spears with Trenna Kemp

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Melody Spears Recalls Gary's 14 Years of Service as Judge

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
RISON - Melody Spears simply could not hold back her emotions last Wednesday when Re-New-ing Edinburg hosted a reception honoring her and her late husband, County Judge Gary Spears, inside the county judge's office at the courthouse.

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Kingsland To Apply For $550,000 Grant

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
KINGSLAND - The Kingsland City Council approved the city's 2023 budget during its regular monthly meeting last Thursday and also approved three resolutions that will give Mayor Sharon Crosby permission to apply for a $550,000 wastewater grant through the state.

Quorum Court Will Meet This Monday

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court has moved its January meeting to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, due to a conflict with the New Year's Day holiday. The meeting will be held at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building rather than the courtroom inside the courthouse.
SANTA VISITS NEW EDINBURG - Jillian Luff sits on the lap of Santa Claus last Friday evening at the New Edinburg Community Center as her family tries to capture the moment with their phone cameras. The New Edinburg Community Center hosts Santa each year, providing children with free toys and treats. This year’s Santa visit was held last Friday and Saturday.

SANTA VISITS NEW EDINBURG - Jillian Luff sits on the lap of Santa Claus last Friday evening at the New Edinburg Community Center as her family tries to capture the moment with their phone cameras. The New Edinburg Community Center hosts Santa each year, providing children with free toys and treats. This year’s Santa visit was held last Friday and Saturday.

Christmas Time in Cleveland County

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022