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Wright Scholarship Announces Winner of Gun Raffle

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Chris Moffatt was the winner of the Justin Dakota Wrioght Annual Gun Raffle, organizer Jenny Wright has announced.“Welcome to the scholarship Chris,” said Wright. “We appreciate everyone who participated with engaging people to get involved with this annual fundraiser event.

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'Bird Flu' Confirmed at Local Poultry Farm

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

LITTLE ROCK, AR - The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (ADA) stated in a news release issued on Friday, Dec. 19, that a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly called "bird flu," had been confirmed on a commercial poultry farm in Cleveland County.

JOHN GAVIN RETIRING AFTER 42 YEARS OF SERVICE - Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service Ouachita District Director Carla Due (left) presents Bradley County Ag Extension Agent John Gavin (right) a barbeque grilling set during Gavin's retirement party on Dec. 17 in Warren. (Photo compliments of University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture)

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‘Tomato John’ Gavin Retiring After 42 Years With UA Cooperative Extension

Tracy Courage

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

By Tracy Courage, UA Division of AgricultureWARREN, Ark. — Bradley County Extension Agent John Gavin, a Cleveland County native, has long been the go-to expert on tomato production — so much that producers and colleagues affectionately refer to him as ‘Tomato John’ and ‘Dr.

2025 in Review

Bird Flu, Winter Storms, Car Thefts Create Bumpy Start to 2025

News Staff

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

RISON - From severe weather and the "bird flu" to school projects and political announcements, news for the first half of 2025 ran the gamut. Here's a look back at some of the stories from January to June: January Outgoing President Joe Biden signed legislation on Jan. 4 to officially rename the U.

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Kingsland Finances Finish Year Stronger

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

KINGSLAND - Both the general fund and street fund finished the year with better year-end balances than expected, Kingsland business office manager Wendy James informed the Kingsland City Council on Dec. 18.

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Long-Time Dist. 6 JP Owen Rushing Passes

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

RISON - District 6 Justice of the Peace Owen Rushing, 84, of the Calmer community, passed away last Friday, Dec. 26, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff.

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Offices Will Close For New Year's Day

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

RISON - Federal, state and local government offices as well as the U.S. Post Office will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, for the New Year's holiday. All will resume regular hours on Friday, Jan. 2.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Cleveland County

News Staff

Friday, December 19, 2025

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly called “bird flu,” on a commercial poultry farm in Cleveland County.Following an investigation by the Department in collaboration with the U.S.

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Woodlawn Resident Opposes Poultry Farm

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

RISON - A proposal to build six poultry houses near the Woodlawn community has motivated at least one resident of the area to ask his neighbors to oppose it.

MOSELEY FARM INDUCTED INTO ARKANSAS CENTURY FARM PROGRAM - (Left to right) David Moseley, Dana Moseley, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Alana Moseley Graham, Fred Taylor Graham, and Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward at the recent 2025 Arkansas Century Farm Induction Ceremony.

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Moseley Farm Inducted Into State’s Century Farm Program

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

LITTLE ROCK – The David and Dana Moseley Farm near New Edinburg was officially inducted into the Arkansas Century Farm Program this month, joining a distinguished group of families recognized for their enduring contribution to the state’s agricultural history.