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Entries Open for April 6 BBQ Cook Off, Pageant

News Staff

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

RISON - Rison Shine has announced the return of the Rison BBQ Cook Off and Pageant, set for Saturday, April 6 in Downtown Rison.Both events were formerly part of Rison in the Fall before interest and participation waned.

Grant Writing Workshop For Nonprofits March 28

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

RISON - Kickstart Cleveland County, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research and Extension, and Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District, will host a workshop for grant writing for nonprofits and community-based organizations Thursday, March 28 in...

First Sunday Lunch March 3 at Fairgrounds

News Staff

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

RISON - The Cleveland County Fair Association will host its First Sunday Lunch fundraiser, this Sunday, March 3, at the County Fairgrounds.The lunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.This month's menu includes spaghetti, chicken spaghetti, salad, bread, tea and dessert.

The winners of third through fourth grade: Champion: Emma Brock, Runners up: Kannon Ziegler and Wesley Meredith. The winners of fifth through sixth grade: Champion: Luke Roberts, Runners up: Isabelle Lowe and Carson Young.

Woodlawn Elementary Holds Multiplication Bee

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn Elementary School first annual multiplication bee finals were held Feb. 23. Hannah Watt, fourth grade Math teacher, hosted the event. Third through sixth grade students competed in voluntary classroom rounds. Twenty-seven students advanced to the semi final rounds.

State Supreme Court Seats on Ballot

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

RISON - Voters will find two contested and one uncontested on the ballot when they head to the polls for the March 5 nonpartisan judicial election.There is a contested race for Associate Justice, Position 2, on the Arkansas Supreme Court between Judge Carlton D.

NWTF Co-CEO Kurt Dyroff, Cutters & Strutters Rep Jimmy Edmonds, and NWTF Co-CEO Jason Burckhalter

County NWTF Chapter Receives National Award

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Four NWTF chapters received national awards for outstanding achievements in the recruitment, retention and reactivation of hunters.

(Photo by Keden Shrum)

Wildfire Conditions Are High In County

News Staff

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

At approximately 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, the Rison Fire Department reported that it was dispatched to a structure fire in the 400 block of East Magnolia. The fire was extinguished, and no injuries were reported. Hwy 35 South Fire Department assisted.

T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY - 400 of these hunter orange t-shirts will be given away at JAKES Day. They are sponsored by State Rep. Mike Holcomb, Shelter Insurance agent Dee Holcomb, Hartz Honey Hole, Scott Systems and Gateway Bank.

Hundreds of Door Prizes Set For JAKES Day on Saturday

News Staff

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

RISON - Organizers are expecting hundreds of youth from throughout the region to make their way to Rison this Saturday for the 24th Annual JAKES Day sponsored by the Cleveland County Cutters & Strutters chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF).

Two JP Races To Be Decided This Tuesday

News Staff

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

RISON - Contested races on this year's primary ballot are few, but two races for justice of the peace on the nine-member Cleveland County Quorum Court will be determined this Tuesday, March 5, when voters head to the polls for the Republican primary election.

Dr. Rocky Lindsey

Rison's Rocky Lindsey Named Veterinarian of the Year

News Staff

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

MONTICELLO - Dr. Rocky Lindsey, a graduate of Rison High School, has been awarded the Arkansas Veterinarian of the Year for 2023 during the winter meeting of the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association (VMA) early this month in Hot Springs.