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BACKWOODS POULTRY SHOW - Brian Gates marks off an entry in the bantam competition at the Backwoods Poultry Show held this past Saturday at the Cleveland County Fairgorunds in Rison. Frankie Harper of Rison, organizer of the event, said this year's show drew entries from as far away as Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. In total, he said just under 400 birds took part in the competition.

BACKWOODS POULTRY SHOW - Brian Gates marks off an entry in the bantam competition at the Backwoods Poultry Show held this past Saturday at the Cleveland County Fairgorunds in Rison. Frankie Harper of Rison, organizer of the event, said this year's show drew entries from as far away as Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. In total, he said just under 400 birds took part in the competition.

Backwoods Poultry Show

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Fewer Than 1-in-4 Voters Turn Out For Primary Election

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
RISON - Fewer than one in four registered voters in Cleveland County participated in last week's preferrential primary/ non-partisan judicial elections, according to the final but unofficial numbers released by the Cleveland County Clerk's office last week.

2023 Tax Books Open for Payment

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patti Wilson has announced that tax books for the year 2023 are now open for payment.The deadline is Oct. 15.

Union Cemetery Meeting April 7

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
RYE - The Annual Meeting of the Union Cemetery Association will be held on Sunday, April 7 at 3 p.m. at the Union Methodist Church in Rye. All interested persons are invited to attend.

New Edinburg Community Center To Host Fish Fry

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
NEW EDINBURG - The New Edinburg Community Center will have a fish fry fundraiser starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the community center.Plates are $15 and includes fish, fries, baked beans, slaw, dessert and drink. Proceeds will help support and maintain the New Edinburg Community Center.

Skywarn Weather Training is April 16

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
RISON - Anyone interested in learning more about severe weather and possibly becoming a storm spotter is encouraged to attend a Skywarn class to held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street across the courthouse in Rison.

Locals on UAM Dean's List, Chancellor's List

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) named 299 students to the Dean's List and 214 students to the Chancellor's List for the fall 2023 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM's registrar.

Mt. Olivet To Host Food Bank March 9

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
CALMER - Mount Olivet Methodist Church at Calmer will have its Food Bank from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday, March 9, the church has announced. Mount Olivet is located at the Hwy. 63/ Hwy. 114 junction at Calmer. The food bank is held the second Saturday of each month.