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FOOD FOR STUDENTS - Donna Best, president of the Rye Extension Homemakers Club (EHC), stands next to a load of pre-packaged foods that will be going to needy students in the Woodlawn School District. The Rye EHC encourages people in the community to support this ministry that provides food for students over the weekend.

FOOD FOR STUDENTS - Donna Best, president of the Rye Extension Homemakers Club (EHC), stands next to a load of pre-packaged foods that will be going to needy students in the Woodlawn School District. The Rye EHC encourages people in the community to support this ministry that provides food for students over the weekend.

Rye EHC Supports Food Ministry for WES Students

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Submitted by Jenny WrightOn Aug. 19, the Rye Extension Homemakers Club (EHC) answered a call to help support Woodlawn Elementary students. Rye EHC donated $200 and received tow private donations of $50 each. Dr.

Trammell Family Reunion is Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The descendants of David Crockett Trammell will be having their annual family reunion Saturday, Aug. 31, at the New Edinburg Community Center from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a potluck dish.All friends and family are invited to attend.
Photo submitted by Chris Rawls

Photo submitted by Chris Rawls

Fire Destroys Poultry House Near Woodlawn

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
WOODLAWN - A poultry house located on Ryburn Road in the Woodlawn area was totally destroyed by fire Sunday evening, Aug. 25, according to Woodlawn Fire Chief Owen Rushing.

State Estimates $18 Million for Broadband

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
MONTICELLO - The Arkansas State Broadband Office projects that Cleveland County could receive more than $18 million in grant money to install fiber optic broadband to "unserved" or "under-served" locations in the county.

CCSB Approves Money Transfer To Building Fund

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board approved moving more than $290,000 from the general fund into the building fund during a special called meeting Monday evening to close out the books for the 2023-24 school year.
Cleveland County Election Coordinator Billy Bowlin (left) holds a bucket while Woodlawn High School senior Sarah Beth Melhorn (second from left) draws names to determine the order that the presidential candidates will appear on the 2024 general election ballot in Cleveland County.

Cleveland County Election Coordinator Billy Bowlin (left) holds a bucket while Woodlawn High School senior Sarah Beth Melhorn (second from left) draws names to determine the order that the presidential candidates will appear on the 2024 general election ballot in Cleveland County.

Election Commission Determines Candidate Order for 2024 Ballot

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
RISON - The Democratic and Republican party candidates for president will be found down ballot this year after the Cleveland County Election Commission held its ballot draw for the 2024 general election earlier this week.
Yard of the Month: August 2024

Yard of the Month: August 2024

Yard of the Month: August 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Submitted by Vickie PadgettRISON - Cleveland County Cultivators and Master Gardeners have selected Clinton and Dorla Rauls as the winners of August 2024 Yard of the month.