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This 18-wheeler ran off Hwy. 35 just south of Rison early Friday morning to avoid colliding with a larger tree that had fallen across the highwy just south of Rison at about 5:30 a.m. Chief Deputy Gary Young said the sheriff's department had four reports of trees falling across roads in the county. In addition to this one, Young said two trees fell across Hwy. 133 north of Rison and another fell across Rodgers Road in the northern part of the county. (Photo compliments of Charlene Freeman).

This 18-wheeler ran off Hwy. 35 just south of Rison early Friday morning to avoid colliding with a larger tree that had fallen across the highwy just south of Rison at about 5:30 a.m. Chief Deputy Gary Young said the sheriff's department had four reports of trees falling across roads in the county. In addition to this one, Young said two trees fell across Hwy. 133 north of Rison and another fell across Rodgers Road in the northern part of the county. (Photo compliments of Charlene Freeman).

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Winter Storm Brings Ice, Sleet to County

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
RISON - Sleet and freezing last rain last Thursday evening into late Friday morning, Jan. 9-10, knocked out power in some areas, closed schools and caused treacherous driving conditions along local roadways as the first winter storm of the season passed through Cleveland County.

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Food Pantry Jan. 18 at Macedonia MBC

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Jan. 18 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

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Food Giveaway Saturday at Thornton

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
THORNTON - Cayce's Charities will host a Free Food Giveaway Saturday, Jan. 11 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Cayce's Food Bank by Cayce House.Cayce's is located at 403 south second Thornton, AR 71766 Lots of food, everyone welcome.

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School Lunches for Jan. 13-17

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Rison ElementaryMonday - lasagna rollup with meat sauce, breadstick, Hot ham and cheese, tots, fruit.Tuesday - Chicken and Cheese Crispito, Black Beans, burger, tater tots, Fruit.Wednesday - Latin American pork roast, rolls, broccoli, Tomato Soup, Grilled cheese, Fruit.
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EASI Welcomes New Leaders to the Team

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Pine Bluff — Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc. is excited to announce two exceptional additions to its leadership team: Dwayne Aalseth, who will join us as the Director of Operations, and Clyde McDaniel, who will step into the role of Operations Supervisor.

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Cravens, Gavin Graduate from UCA

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas conferred undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates through the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Science and Engineering; and...

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Republican Committee Meeting Jan. 14

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County Republican Committee will hold its monthly meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Veterans Building, beginning at 6:30 p.m.The meeting agenda includes membership drive as well as election of leadership.Refreshments will be served.