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Friends, Family Day Sun. at St. James

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Thursday, September 19, 2024

RISON - St. James A.M.E. Church will host Family and Friends Day, Sunday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m., Pastor Kurbe L. Newsom has announced.Guest Speaker will be Rev. Terry Reams, of First Baptist Church in Rison. The theme is 'Together We Rise: Strengthening Bonds, Sharing Blessings.

Veterans Assoc. Accepting Names For New Plaque

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Thursday, September 19, 2024

RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Association has announced that it is opening a new submission period for collecting names of veterans for a new plaque that will be placed at Veterans Park in Rison.

Rison Class of '78 To Meet Sept. 21

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Thursday, September 19, 2024

RISON - The Rison High School Class of 1978 will meet at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Y Community Center on Hwy. 35 North at Staves. A potluck meal will be served at 6:30 p.m.All class members and teachers are invited to attend.

Kingsland Volunteer Firefighters To Be Honored Thursday

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Thursday, September 19, 2024

KINGSLAND - Kingsland Volunteer Firefighters will be recognized Thursday, Sept. 19 following the Kingsland City Council meeting in honor of Volunteer Firefighter Recognition Day.The City declared the day as Sept. 19 during the August meeting.

Food Truck Friday - September 20

Food Truck Friday Sept. 20 at Pioneer Village

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Thursday, September 19, 2024

RISON - September's Food Truck Friday event will be held Friday, Sept. 20 at the Pioneer Village from 4 to 8 p.m.Participating food trucks are: La Casa De Mi Abuelita Mawmaw's House with Mexican food including Birria Ramen, tacos, burritos and more.

School Lunches for Sept. 23-27

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Rison ElementaryMonday - Chicken drumstick, Birddog, mashed potato, fries, Fruit.Tuesday - Crispito, taco, Hamburger, fries, tomatoes, Fruit.Wednesday - Macaroni and cheese, Mini Corndog, fries, carrots, fruit.Thursday - Chicken Nuggets, hot dog, fries, broccoli, fruit.

Exterior and Interior of The Guest House at My Berry Patch

My Berry Patch To Open Guest House Thursday in Rison

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

RISON - Local florist Malinda Berry is ready to add an expansion to her business, My Berry Patch, at 303 Main Street in Rison."I've been asked by lots of friends and neighbors what the building behind the flower shop is for," she said. "Storage space? New flower shop? Nope!

Wylie Graduates from UCA

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas held August commencement on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in the Farris Center on campus.Jordan Wylie of Rison graduated with a Doctor of Occupational Therapy.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE CONTEST ($175 PRIZE) - Devin Herron (center) an d his Senor Winkey's Team won first place in the People's Choice Contest. Also pictured are Penny Morris' Bar-B-Crew (left) in third place, and Travis McDaniels's Outcast BBQ (right) in second place.

Rison BBQ Cook Off Winners

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

2024 Best of Show at County Fair

County Fair Awards Best of Show Exhibitors

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

RISON - The Cleveland County Fair has announced its 2024 Best of Show winners.Winners are listed by category with senior and junior division winners: Apiary/Gourds - Mary Vallance, Madelyn Thompson.Field Crops/Horticulture - Roger McClellan, Audrey Gill.Clothing - Patricia McClellan.