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WOODLAWN 60, BRINKLEY 16 - Woodlawn's Landen Booth (left) brings Brinkley's Jeremiah Harris as he meets the 6-4, 220-pound quarterback at the line of scrimmage during first half action of the Bears' 60-14 win in the first round of the Class 2A eight-man state playoffs at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. Woodlawn travels to Izard County Friday night for a chance to arn a spot in the Dec. 1 state championship game at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. (See story page 9)

WOODLAWN 60, BRINKLEY 16 - Woodlawn's Landen Booth (left) brings Brinkley's Jeremiah Harris as he meets the 6-4, 220-pound quarterback at the line of scrimmage during first half action of the Bears' 60-14 win in the first round of the Class 2A eight-man state playoffs at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. Woodlawn travels to Izard County Friday night for a chance to arn a spot in the Dec. 1 state championship game at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. (See story page 9)

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Wildcats Take On Bismarck; Bears Advance to Semifinals

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
RISON - The Rison Wildcats and Woodlawn Bears will both try to extend their seasons this Friday night as they head into second round of the state playoffs. Rison (9-0), the 6-3A conference champions, will host the Bismarck Lions, the no. 3 seed from the 4-3A conference, at 7 p.m.

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CCSB Approves Response Letter To Facilities Board

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board approved a response letter Monday night to the Arkansas Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation Commission that outlines how the district's intends to address facility needs in the future.

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Woodlawn Addresses Several Facility Issues

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
WOODLAWN - Fire escape doors, air conditioning units, refinishing the basketball court and lighting for the football field were among the facility-related issues addressed by the Woodlawn School Board during its regular monthly Tuesday night. Superintendent Dr.
Letters to Santa Due Dec. 2!

Letters to Santa Due Dec. 2!

Letters to Santa Due Dec. 2!

News Staff
Friday, November 11, 2022
The deadline for having your Santa Claus letter published in the Cleveland County Herald is Friday, Dec. 2! Late letters are not guaranteed to be published. All letters, including those from schools and daycare centers, need to be turned in by Friday, Dec. 2.
REVIVING THE PIONEER CRAFTS FESTIVAL - The Pioneer Village at Rison is seeking the revive its historic heritage crafts festival for March 2023. In this file photo from the Herald in 1975, Thomas Peters and Matt McGriff begin weaving a basket as the crowd browses down the isle viewing the exhibits and demonstrations. At this event in 1975, guests came from as far as St. Charles, Mo. to attend the festival.

REVIVING THE PIONEER CRAFTS FESTIVAL - The Pioneer Village at Rison is seeking the revive its historic heritage crafts festival for March 2023. In this file photo from the Herald in 1975, Thomas Peters and Matt McGriff begin weaving a basket as the crowd browses down the isle viewing the exhibits and demonstrations. At this event in 1975, guests came from as far as St. Charles, Mo. to attend the festival.

Pioneer Village Looking To Revive Crafts Festival

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
RISON - The Pioneer Village at Rison is looking to revive its Heritage Crafts Festival for Spring 2023. The event, which was a huge draw throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s, fizzled as crafting faded in that era.
Cleveleand County Cares

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Cleveland County Cares Helping Families In Need

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 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.

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Cummings Elected As County Judge

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
RISON - Republican Jimmy Cummings was elected as Cleveland County Judge during Tuesday’s general election, garnering 72 percent of the vote in his race with Democratic candidate Jimmy Dale Adair. The final vote margin was 2,035 to 795 margin.

County Christmas Parade, Other Events Shaping Up

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
RISON - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Rison as Christmas events are shaping up for the month of December. Below is a run down of what is currently planned with more an‐nouncements expected to be made in the weeks to come.

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CCSB Hears 5 Scenarios To Address Facility Projects

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
RISON - Superintendent Craig Dupuy laid out five different scenarios for the Cleveland County School Board to consider regarding facilities during a special workshop held Monday night at the administration building in Rison.