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County Health Unit Hosting Free Flu Shot Clinic Thursday

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

RISON Sept. 25, 2025, the Cleveland County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will offer flu vaccinations at no charge at Cleveland County Health unit from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. People should bring their insurance cards with them to the flu vaccine clinic.

REMEBERING CHARLIE KIRK - Pastor Kevin Hornaday (left) of Freed om Assembly in Rison told those attending Saturday's Charlie Kirk vigil at the courthouse in Rison that the nation could be in the early days of revival, and encouraged all churches in the county to carry out the Gospel message.

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Dozens Attend Charlie Kirk Vigil Saturday at Courthouse

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

RISON - About 60 people gathered at the Cleveland County Courthouse in Rison Saturday evening for a vigil in memory of slain Christian and conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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UAMS Health Fair Tuesday at Village

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

RISON - The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute will host a public health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Pioneer Village, 200 Yaney Drive in Rison.

Coley McCabe and Thom Shepherd

Beach Country Duo Bringing Hits, Fun Times To ‘Rison in the Fall’

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

RISON - Thom Sheppard and Coley McCabe, the dynamic duo known as Thom and Coley, are gearing up for a performance at 35th annual Rison in the Fall Festival.The couple will be bringing their unique blend of country, folk, and 'Beach Country' music to the stage, Saturday, Oct. 18.

Fall into Fitness at the Rison in the Fall Festival, sponsored by Absolute Health

Fall Into Fitness Opens 5K Run, 1-Mile Walk & 10K Bike Ride Registration

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Monday, September 22, 2025

The Rison in the Fall Festival has opened registration for the Fall Into Fitness event sponsored by Absolute Health. Participants for Saturday, Oct. 18 can choose to run a 5K, walk a mile, or hop on a bike and ride a 10K. The event kicks off at 8 a.m. prior to the 2025 Rison in the Fall Festival.

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Canada/Kennedy Cemetery Meeting To Be Held Oct. 4

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Canada/Kennedy Cemetery business meeting will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the cemetery. A potluck lunch will follow the meeting. Bring your lawn chairs. Everyone is invited.

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Cake Walk Oct. 8 at Senior Center

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

RISON - The members of the Rison Senior Center will have a dessert/cake walk Wednesday, Oct. 8 beginning at 10:30 a.m.There will be a donation fee of $2.00 to walk.The Center is located at 730 Pecan Street in Rison. For info, call Manager Ruby Miller at (870) 325-6259.

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Woodlawn Board Meeting Monday to Approve Budget

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board will have a special called meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, in the administration office to address the 2025-26 school budget.The Woodlawn School Board voted during its regular monthly meeting on Sept. 8 to hold the special meeting this Monday, Sept.

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Toys for Tots Holding Drive This Week at County Fair

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

We kicked off our Local 2025 Christmas Campaign Saturday, September 13 at the Dallas County Fair in Fordyce, Arkansas. We enjoyed the copious amounts of sunshine, being in the parade, and also handing out items at our booth like stickers, pens, and pencils to youth while eliciting numerous smiles.

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School Lunches for Sept. 22-26

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Rison Elementary Monday - Create: Cheesy chicken and rice casserole, dinner roll. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, lettuce, tomato, fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Beef macho tacos. Classics: Italian sausage pizza, fries. Sides: Pinto beans, lettuce, tomato, fresh whole fruit.