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PACKING GIFTS - Cleveland County Cares volunteers are pictured packing up Christmas gifts during last year’s holiday season. The organization is accepting funds to purchase gifts and essentials for families in need this year.

PACKING GIFTS - Cleveland County Cares volunteers are pictured packing up Christmas gifts during last year’s holiday season. The organization is accepting funds to purchase gifts and essentials for families in need this year.

Cleveland County Cares Seeks Donations, Announces Fundraisers for Holiday Giving

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County Cares fund is launching its annual fundraising campaign, marking a holiday tradition that provides much-needed support to local children and families.

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Woodlawn Board Decides To Table Decision on Cafeteria Project Budget

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
WOODLAWN - After hearing an estimated “conceptional budget” of $1.44 million to build an addition to the Woodlawn School cafeteria, the Woodlawn School Board decided Tuesday to take some time to think about it and make a decision in s special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov.
Kelsie Fowler, Gabrielle Frye, Zandria Gossett, Mallory Tutt, Anna McCrary, Kelly Lucas, Adrienne Stroud, Zakieya Brazil.

Kelsie Fowler, Gabrielle Frye, Zandria Gossett, Mallory Tutt, Anna McCrary, Kelly Lucas, Adrienne Stroud, Zakieya Brazil.

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SAU Tech Announces 2026 Homecoming Court

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Southern Arkansas University Tech is proud to announce the Homecoming Court for 2026. This year’s court includes an outstanding group of ladies who exemplify school spirit, leadership, and involvement in campus life.
Community Service Project for Classical Conversations

Community Service Project for Classical Conversations

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Community Service Project for Classical Conversations

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT FOR CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS - The homeschool group, Classical Conversations of Rison, did a community service project of picking up trash around the park, ball fields and parking lot.

School Lunches for Nov. 17-21

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Golden crispy chicken strips, macaroni and cheese. Classics: Cheeseburger, crinkle fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli with cheese, fresh grape tomatoes, fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, crinkle fries.

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RHS Class of '66 Reunion Dec. 6

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
RISON - The Rison High School graduating class of 1966 will have a reunion Saturday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Catfish Village in Star City.  Please make plans to attend. Call Marcell Jacks for more information, 870-718-3534.

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Rison Fire Dept. Hosts Free CPR Class Dec. 1

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
RISON - The Rison Fire Department will host a free CPR training class Monday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.Anyone interested in taking the class should contact Fire Chief Alan Parnell at (870) 718-8608 for location details and more info.
Miles West

Miles West

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West Wins Air Rifle Competition

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
HOT SPRINGS - Miles West, 9th grader at Woodlawn High School competed in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Summit in Hot Springs last week. He won first place in the high school division Air Rifle competition with a perfect score.

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Food Pantry Nov. 15 at Macedonia MBC

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.