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Free Artist INC Express Workshop at UAM March 8,9

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
MONTICELLO — Artist INC Express, a hands-on career development workshop for artists of all skill levels and disciplines, will be held at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, March 9, from 12 to 5 p.m.
(Photo by Loletia Terry)

(Photo by Loletia Terry)

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Green House Cottages Host Valentine's Ball and Pageant

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
RISON - The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills hosted its 2025 Valentine’s Day Ball/King and Queen Pageant Friday, Feb. 14. Edna Robinson (left) was crowned Queen, and David Hendricks (right) was crowned King. The “Y” Extension Homemakers Club served as judges. 

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King Graduates from Harding University

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
SEARCY - Grant King of Rison is one of more than 300 students who received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates during the Fall 2024 commencement ceremony on Dec. 14, 2024.King received a Doctor of Pharmacy.

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Tax Prep Tips In Advance of April 15 Deadline

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
LITTLE ROCK - With Tax Day just a few weeks away, the countdown is on to prepare and submit tax returns for 2024.Tax filing season officially began Jan. 27 when the IRS began accepting paper and electronic tax returns.

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New Edinburg All-School Reunion April 26 at Community Center

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
NEW EDINBURG - Re-New-ing Edinburg will once again be the sponsor of the New Edinburg All School Reunion on April 26, 2025 which has been held continuously approximately 40 years. This year's reunion will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WES JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - These Woodlawn Elementary students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month of January. Pictured left to right are: Grant Rushing (3rd Grade), Dalezya Pineda (1st Grade), Davis Huitt (5th Grade), Grace McDaniel (2nd Grade), Wyatt Parker (6th Grade), Hadley Smith (4th Grade). Not Pictured: Hudson Lavender (Kindergarten).

WES JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - These Woodlawn Elementary students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month of January. Pictured left to right are: Grant Rushing (3rd Grade), Dalezya Pineda (1st Grade), Davis Huitt (5th Grade), Grace McDaniel (2nd Grade), Wyatt Parker (6th Grade), Hadley Smith (4th Grade). Not Pictured: Hudson Lavender (Kindergarten).

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Woodlawn Elementary Students of the Month: January 2025

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

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School Cell Phone Bill Sent To Governor

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
RISON - Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to sign legislation that will ban the use of cell phones at school with the beginning of the 2025-26 school year after the so-called "Bell to Bell, No Cell Act" was approved by the state senate on Tuesday.