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Pictured with the group is the Pioneer Village’s own Shorty and Luther Drye.

Pictured with the group is the Pioneer Village’s own Shorty and Luther Drye.

Pioneer Village Gives Tour To Shepherd Center

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025
RISON - The Pioneer Village gave a tour and luncheon for the members of the Shepherd Center of Monticello, a community event for the over 50 crowd. The members enjoyed walking the grounds and reminiscing about their childhoods. Lunch was provided afterwards.
Veterans Program 2025

Veterans Program 2025

Veterans Dinner Saturday at Fairgrounds

News Staff
Friday, October 24, 2025
The Cleveland County Veterans Association will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner Saturday, Oct. 25, organizers Roger McClellan and Randy Morgan have announced. The dinner will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.

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County Candidate Forum Seeking Local Questions

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County Republican Committee will host a forum for Republican candidates in contested races for local offices. The forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 Hwy. 35 North near Rison.

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Rison FFA Fish Fry, Bingo Nov. 15

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
RISON - Rison FFA will host a fish fry and bingo fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.Each plate is $15 and includes a half pound of catfish fillets, fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, baked beans and condiments.Plates can be picked up between 5:30 and 7 p.m.

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Kingsland Council To Meet Thursday

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
KINGSLAND - Kingsland City Council will meet for Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Kinsgland City Hall, Mayor Karen Wiscaver has announced. The Kingsland City Council meets the fourth Thursday of each month.

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Baby Shower Nov. 2 for Wards

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
RISON - There will be a baby shower for Lindsey and Tristan Ward on Nov. 2 at Rison Baptist Church at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall. It's a girl! They are registered at Walmart and Amazon.

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School Lunches for Oct. 27-31, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Rison Elementary Monday - Create: Chicken nuggets. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Fries, lettuce, tomato. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef nachos. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries. Sides: Refried beans, lettuce, tomato. Fresh whole fruit.
FALL INTO FITNESS 5K UNDER 28 MALE WINNERS - The top finishers i n the Under 28 Male Division at the Fall Into Fitness 5K at Rison in the Fall Saturday morning were (left to right) first, Kaleb Romero (19:50); second, Isaac Rowe (19:52); and third, Dakota Sullivan (23:02).

FALL INTO FITNESS 5K UNDER 28 MALE WINNERS - The top finishers i n the Under 28 Male Division at the Fall Into Fitness 5K at Rison in the Fall Saturday morning were (left to right) first, Kaleb Romero (19:50); second, Isaac Rowe (19:52); and third, Dakota Sullivan (23:02).

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Finishers at the Fall Into Fitness Run, Walk and Ride during Rison in the Fall

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Not Pictured: Fall Into Fitness 10K Bike Ride Finishers, Les Walz, Bruce Grubb and Jude Roberts.