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LUKE KIMBRELL BAGS 7-POINTER - Luke Kimbrell of Rison poses with this 7-pointer he bagged while hunting Monday morning, Dec. 2, in Cleveland County.

LUKE KIMBRELL BAGS 7-POINTER - Luke Kimbrell of Rison poses with this 7-pointer he bagged while hunting Monday morning, Dec. 2, in Cleveland County.

Luke Kimbrell Bags 7-Pointer

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Pictured are: Sheila Jackson, Connie Smith, Kay Mitchell, Mary Vallance, Barbara Cox, Jenny Wright, Loleta Terry. Not pictured was Monica Fryar.

Pictured are: Sheila Jackson, Connie Smith, Kay Mitchell, Mary Vallance, Barbara Cox, Jenny Wright, Loleta Terry. Not pictured was Monica Fryar.

EHC Group Plays Bingo at the Green House Cottages

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024
RISON - Every month the "Y" Extension Homemakers Club goes to the Green House Cottages to play bingo with the residents. This month it was held at the Sadler Cottage Monday, Nov. 18, and residents from the other Cottages come to join in on the fun and games.
It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in Rison

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in Rison

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in Rison

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
RISON - The Friendship Extension Homemakers Club organized the annual Christmas lights being installed around town. This is just phase one of holiday décor going up in Rison. Rison Shine Community Development, Inc.
McWHORTER SIGNS WITH UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - Woodlawn Lady Bears pitcher/first baseman Lillie-Faye McWhorter signed a National Letter of Intent last Wednesday to play softball for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. Pictured are (left to righ) Maylie Corbitt, Allie McWhorter, Lillie-Faye McWhorter, Gayla McWhorter, Charles McWhorter and Monica Napier.

McWHORTER SIGNS WITH UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - Woodlawn Lady Bears pitcher/first baseman Lillie-Faye McWhorter signed a National Letter of Intent last Wednesday to play softball for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. Pictured are (left to righ) Maylie Corbitt, Allie McWhorter, Lillie-Faye McWhorter, Gayla McWhorter, Charles McWhorter and Monica Napier.

Five Woodlawn Athletes Sign With Colleges

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Correction: Last week, the Herald mistakenly identified Edmonds’ destination as Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, Mo. ASU-Three Rivers is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Pictured from left to right: Jayci Rauls, Victor HU, Cade Bostian, Emma Brock, and Shelby Nooner.

Pictured from left to right: Jayci Rauls, Victor HU, Cade Bostian, Emma Brock, and Shelby Nooner.

Woodlawn Spelling Bee Top 5 Announced

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
WOODALWN - Woodlawn students competed against one another in a tight race for the district’s top spellers in the school’s annual spelling bee held in the Woodlawn School Cafeteria Thursday, Nov. 14.
Bottom row, left to right: Macie Parker, Rosie Wendel, Keely Jackson, Esther Sung, Elayna Barber, A’Nylah Morris; Top row, left to right: Corbyn Gasaway, Lydia Iang, Ali Shay Coleman, Knox Lephiew, Levi Keaton, Jeremiah Mull, Ariel Womble, Jade Sifuentes.

Bottom row, left to right: Macie Parker, Rosie Wendel, Keely Jackson, Esther Sung, Elayna Barber, A’Nylah Morris; Top row, left to right: Corbyn Gasaway, Lydia Iang, Ali Shay Coleman, Knox Lephiew, Levi Keaton, Jeremiah Mull, Ariel Womble, Jade Sifuentes.

Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: October

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
2024 Promised Land Youth Hunt

2024 Promised Land Youth Hunt

2024 Promised Land Youth Hunt

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
RISON - The Promised Land Hunting Club held its 20th annual youth hunt Saturday, November 2, 2024. Raylon Thompson received trophies for harvesting the largest doe and a hog. A devotional was presented by Raylon Thompson followed by a meal served to the hunters and guests.
Abigail Wilson, the Rison High School October Student of the Month for 7th - 9th grades. Abigail is the daughter of Tamera and David Donaldson. She is active in competitive dance, RHS Student Council, and Gifted and Talented. Abigail is also a member of the Junior Beta Club and FBLA.

Abigail Wilson, the Rison High School October Student of the Month for 7th - 9th grades. Abigail is the daughter of Tamera and David Donaldson. She is active in competitive dance, RHS Student Council, and Gifted and Talented. Abigail is also a member of the Junior Beta Club and FBLA.

Rison High School Students of the Month: October

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Thursday, November 7, 2024
RISON SHINE TRUNK-OR-TREAT - A trunk-or-treater poses with characters form Sesame Street that were one of the “trunkers” at the Rison Shine Trunk-or-Treat held along the 200 block of Main Street in downtown Rison. An estimated 1,000 people took part in the event. While usually held on Halloween night, Trunk-or-Treat was moved to Tuesday night due to the Rison-Fordyce junior high football game being held Thursday night.

RISON SHINE TRUNK-OR-TREAT - A trunk-or-treater poses with characters form Sesame Street that were one of the “trunkers” at the Rison Shine Trunk-or-Treat held along the 200 block of Main Street in downtown Rison. An estimated 1,000 people took part in the event. While usually held on Halloween night, Trunk-or-Treat was moved to Tuesday night due to the Rison-Fordyce junior high football game being held Thursday night.

Rison Shine Hosts Trunk-or-Treat

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024