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Tammy Allison, with Todd Smith, President of Commercial Bank

Tammy Allison, with Todd Smith, President of Commercial Bank

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Commercial Bank Presents 2025 RISE Award to Allison

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
MONTICELLO - Commercial Bank is proud to announce Tammy Allison as the recipient of the 2025 RISE Award for Leadership. The RISE Award, first introduced in 2024, recognizes a team member who demonstrates exceptional commitment, performance, and embodiment of the bank’s core values.
Fudge Frenzy

Fudge Frenzy

Gateway Bank Plans Dec. 19 Fudge Competition

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Friday, December 12, 2025
RISON - Gateway Bank will launch its first annual Fudge Frenzy Friday, Dec. 19. This new competition runs from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.Fudge varieties can be delivered to the bank and will be sampled and judged at 2 p.m.
Rison United Methodist Choir Cantata

Rison United Methodist Choir Cantata

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Rison United Methodist Choir Christmas Cantata Sunday

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Friday, December 12, 2025
RISON - The Rison United Methodist Church Choir will perform its annual Christmas Cantata this Sunday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. The performance is free to attend.Refreshments will be served after in the Family Life Center.

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Rison Gym Construction Could Start in June

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
RISON - Construction on the new gym at the Rison School campus could begin as early as June, Superintendent Davy King told the Cleveland County School Board during its regular monthly meeting Monday night.

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Woodlawn Accepts Partnership Funds For Career Ed Center

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
RISON - The Woodlawn School District is formally accepting $1,290,334.40 in state partnership money to help build a new career education center at the Woodlawn High School campus after it recently learned the money is now available.Superintendent Dr.
CHRISTMAS PARADE THURSDAY - In this December 2024 file photo, the Rison High School Band performs on a float in Rison Shine’s annual Cleveland County Christmas Parade. The 2025 parade will be held this Thursday, Dec. 11 beginning at 7 p.m. Gateway Bank will sponsor cash prizes to the best floats and bicycles.

CHRISTMAS PARADE THURSDAY - In this December 2024 file photo, the Rison High School Band performs on a float in Rison Shine’s annual Cleveland County Christmas Parade. The 2025 parade will be held this Thursday, Dec. 11 beginning at 7 p.m. Gateway Bank will sponsor cash prizes to the best floats and bicycles.

Christmas Parade Thursday in Rison, New Holiday Events Added to Schedule

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
RISON - More Christmas events continue this week across the county.Cleveland County Christmas ParadeRison Shine Community Development, Inc. will host the Cleveland County Christmas Parade this Thursday, Dec. 11 beginning at 7 p.m.
Andrea McDaniel (left), a senior at Rison High School, reads the name of a candidate after selecting it from a bucket held by Cleveland County Election Coordinator Billy Bowlin (center) as Rosemary Sinclair (right), a candidate for Cleveland County Judge, looks on. The ballot draw for the March 2, 2026 primary election was held last Thursday, Nov. 4, in the hallway outside the county clerk’s office at the courthouse in Rison.

Andrea McDaniel (left), a senior at Rison High School, reads the name of a candidate after selecting it from a bucket held by Cleveland County Election Coordinator Billy Bowlin (center) as Rosemary Sinclair (right), a candidate for Cleveland County Judge, looks on. The ballot draw for the March 2, 2026 primary election was held last Thursday, Nov. 4, in the hallway outside the county clerk’s office at the courthouse in Rison.

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Ballot Positions Set For 2026 Primaries

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County Election Commission conducted its ballot draw for the March 3, 2026, primary election last Thurday, Dec. 4, outside the county clerk’s office at the Cleveland County Courthouse at Rison.
BLANKET DRIVE FOR CLEVELAND COUNTY CARES - Rison Gifted and Talented students recently conducted a "Spread the Warmth" Blanket Drive. The students presented the blankets to Cleveland County Cares. Pictured are Rison Elementary GT students along with Carol Dollar and Melinda McKnight of Cleveland County Cares.

BLANKET DRIVE FOR CLEVELAND COUNTY CARES - Rison Gifted and Talented students recently conducted a "Spread the Warmth" Blanket Drive. The students presented the blankets to Cleveland County Cares. Pictured are Rison Elementary GT students along with Carol Dollar and Melinda McKnight of Cleveland County Cares.

Care Fund Sees Number of Kids In Need Nearly Double in One Week

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
RISON - In one week, local charity organization Cleveland County Cares has seen an exponential growth in the number of children in need this Christmas season.“We’ve nearly doubled since last week,” said former DHS administrator Melinda McKnight who spearheads the charity’s efforts.
1st Place, 12 and Under Curtis Ballard

1st Place, 12 and Under Curtis Ballard

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Gingerbread Workshop/Contest Winners

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Pictured with the winners are Douglas Boultinghouse representing the Herald and Lisa Prescott representing The CALL.