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WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - These students consistently exhibited good behavior and were nominated by their homeroom teachers as Students of the Month for December at Woodlawn Elementary. Back Row: MaKenzie Gavin (3rd grade), Lydia Brockling (6th grade); Front Row: Bristol Boyd (2nd grade), Millie Sowrheaver (1st grade), Porter Green (Kindergarten); Not Pictured: Ella Richardson (5th grade), Rachel Gutierrez (4th grade).

WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - These students consistently exhibited good behavior and were nominated by their homeroom teachers as Students of the Month for December at Woodlawn Elementary. Back Row: MaKenzie Gavin (3rd grade), Lydia Brockling (6th grade); Front Row: Bristol Boyd (2nd grade), Millie Sowrheaver (1st grade), Porter Green (Kindergarten); Not Pictured: Ella Richardson (5th grade), Rachel Gutierrez (4th grade).

Woodlawn Elementary Students of the Month: December

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Headed To The Jail House

Headed To The Jail House

Photo: Headed To The Jail House

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
HEADED TO THE JAIL HOUSE - A front-end loader from the Cleveland County Road Department prepares to unload a new set of custom-built jail doors that were delivered last Thursday morning to the courthouse.
Rison Elementary Students of the Month

Rison Elementary Students of the Month

Rison Elementary Students of the Month: December

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
DECEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - The following students were selected as Students of the Month at Rison Elementary School. Front Row Left to Right: Lilah Tidwell, Lucy Leopard, Piper Phillips, Lucy Morrison, Jacaree Rauls, Aubrie Mull, Brinley Johnson.
(Photo courtesy of Jimmy Cummings)

(Photo courtesy of Jimmy Cummings)

Fire Destroys Home Near Rison

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
RISON - Volunteer firefighters from three fire departments responded to a fire that destroyed the home of Phil and Becky Green on Moore's Church Road outside of Rison Tuesday afternoon. The Rison Fire Department reported it was dispatched to the fire at 3:12 p.m.
GOOD CATS AT RISON - Rison High School has selected its Good Cats for the second nine weeks. Students are selected from a random draw of students who have not been written up for tardiness or received detention. The students receive gift cards from local businesses as rewards. Pictred are Aaron Mayfield (El Girasol), Jacob Weaver (Triple Cross), Jaxson Gross (Anytime Smoothie), Jimena Castillo (Corner Express), Ashleigh Johnson (Main Street Cafe) and Dakota Johnson (Pizza Pro).

GOOD CATS AT RISON - Rison High School has selected its Good Cats for the second nine weeks. Students are selected from a random draw of students who have not been written up for tardiness or received detention. The students receive gift cards from local businesses as rewards. Pictred are Aaron Mayfield (El Girasol), Jacob Weaver (Triple Cross), Jaxson Gross (Anytime Smoothie), Jimena Castillo (Corner Express), Ashleigh Johnson (Main Street Cafe) and Dakota Johnson (Pizza Pro).

Good Cats at Rison

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Christmas in France

Christmas in France

Woodlawn Elementary Christmas Around the World

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
WOODLAWN - Woodlawn Elementary ambassadors Maci Gavi n (left) and Mollie Turner (right) discuss the French tradition of children leaving carrots in their shoes to feed to the donkey that pulls the sleigh for "Père Noël" (Father Christmas).
RISON ELEMENTARY ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - Rison Elementary Artists for the Month of December 2023: Top row, left to right: Jase Marshall, Jason Stephenson, Jakerria Cranford, Kently Newsom, Denaysia McCloud, Aria Brown, Ja'Elle Caldwell; bottom row, left to right: George Lodua, Bradley Severns, Isabella Clark, Layton Baldwin, Ana Taylor, Ashley Salvador. Not pictured: Gwen Williams.

RISON ELEMENTARY ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - Rison Elementary Artists for the Month of December 2023: Top row, left to right: Jase Marshall, Jason Stephenson, Jakerria Cranford, Kently Newsom, Denaysia McCloud, Aria Brown, Ja'Elle Caldwell; bottom row, left to right: George Lodua, Bradley Severns, Isabella Clark, Layton Baldwin, Ana Taylor, Ashley Salvador. Not pictured: Gwen Williams.

Rison Elementary Artists of the Month

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
POWELL PARK CHILI/SOUP COOKOFF - The Powell Park Winterfest Chili/Soup Cook-off that was originally scheduled on Dec 9, had to be postponed due to projected severe weather conditions. It was rescheduled to Dec 23. The first place winner was Juran Smith with Spicy Turkey Chili, second was Adrain Smith with Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, and there was a tie for third place with Billy Griddine with Deer Chili and Penny Morris with Zuppa Tuscana Soup.

POWELL PARK CHILI/SOUP COOKOFF - The Powell Park Winterfest Chili/Soup Cook-off that was originally scheduled on Dec 9, had to be postponed due to projected severe weather conditions. It was rescheduled to Dec 23. The first place winner was Juran Smith with Spicy Turkey Chili, second was Adrain Smith with Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, and there was a tie for third place with Billy Griddine with Deer Chili and Penny Morris with Zuppa Tuscana Soup.

Powell Park Chili/Soup Cookoff Winners

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
VISITING SANTA - Virginia Brewer (left) and her daughter Sheila Smith (right) visited with Santa during the Pioneer Village's drive-thru lights event this past Friday night. Photo by Marty Bowlin.

VISITING SANTA - Virginia Brewer (left) and her daughter Sheila Smith (right) visited with Santa during the Pioneer Village's drive-thru lights event this past Friday night. Photo by Marty Bowlin.

Visiting Santa at Pioneer Village

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023