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JAMMIN' FOR THE FAIR - Ashley Thompson (left), leader for the Cleveland County 4-H Home School Club, helps club member get ready for the county fair with strawberry jam and grape jelly food preservation entries. The next 4-H Home School Club meeting will be at 9 a.m. Oct. 1. If your child is home schooled and would like to join us, please feel free to contact the 4-H Home school leader Ashley Thompson or the Cleveland County Extension Office at (870) 325-6321 for more information.

JAMMIN' FOR THE FAIR - Ashley Thompson (left), leader for the Cleveland County 4-H Home School Club, helps club member get ready for the county fair with strawberry jam and grape jelly food preservation entries. The next 4-H Home School Club meeting will be at 9 a.m. Oct. 1. If your child is home schooled and would like to join us, please feel free to contact the 4-H Home school leader Ashley Thompson or the Cleveland County Extension Office at (870) 325-6321 for more information.

Cleveland County Fair To Begin Accepting Entries This Tuesday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Fair Board encourages the public to enter anything from canned vegetables to artwork in this year's fair - and win a little cash in the process! Entries will be accepted this Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 10-11.

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Rison Council Appoints Interim Recorder/Treasurer

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
RISON - The Rison City Council officially declared the office of city recorder/treasurer vacant and approved the appointment of Rhonda Hopson as the interim recorder/treasurer through the end of the year.

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Quorum Court Will Meet This Monday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court voted last month to hold its September meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, in the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building in Rison.
Walk Across Arkansas Registration Open Through Sept. 8

Walk Across Arkansas Registration Open Through Sept. 8

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Walk Across Arkansas Registration Open Through Sept. 8

News Staff
Thursday, August 29, 2024
RISON - Registration is currently underway through Sept. 8 for anyone interested in participating the Fall Session for Walk Across Arkansas, the Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Office as announced.Walk Across Arkansas is a free eight-week team-based physical activity program.
Outdoor Skills 4-H Interest Meeting To Be Held Sept. 16

Outdoor Skills 4-H Interest Meeting To Be Held Sept. 16

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Outdoor Skills 4-H Interest Meeting To Be Held Sept. 16

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service Office will be hosting a meeting Sept. 16 to gauge local interest in starting a new 4-H Outdoor Skills Club. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept.
Alli Beth King

Alli Beth King

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King Wins Miss Boomtown Crown, Heads to Miss Arkansas

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
EL DORADO - Alli Beth King was crowned Miss Boomtown 2025 Saturday, Aug. 24, in El Dorado, Arkansas. Miss Boomtown is a preliminary for the Miss Arkansas pageant to be held at Robinson Auditorium in June 2025. This will be King's third time to compete in Miss Arkansas.

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School Lunches for Sept. 2-6

Menu Far Hept. 2-6
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Rison ElementaryMonday - No School!Tuesday - Tacos or hamburger. Wednesday - Mac & Cheese or chicken sandwich.Thursday - Breakfast or mini corndogs.Friday - Pizza, pizza and sidekicks.Rison High SchoolMonday - No School!Tuesday - Crispitos, burger, nachos, pizza.