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School Lunches for April 15-19

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Rison ElementaryMonday - macaroni and cheese with pineapple ham or Bosco sticks with marinara.Tuesday - nacho or hamburger. Wednesday - tater tot casserole or chicken sandwich.Thursday- Chicken nuggets or Hot dog.Friday- Pizza, pizza and sidekicks (+nachos for 4-6 grade).

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Bangs Vaccinations For Heifers April 18

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Extension Office is offering bangs vaccinations to heifer cattle ages four to 12 months on April 18, agent David West has announced.Anyone interested in having their cattle vaccinated can call the Extension office at (870) 325-6321.

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CDCAA Meeting Tuesday in Rison

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
RISON - PBJCEOC/CDCAA will be conducting the Monthly Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, April 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the CDCAA Central Office, 200 Main Street, Rison.To join via Zoom go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81298038870?
Students at Woodlawn High School kick back on the football field to take in the eclipse Monday afternoon.

Students at Woodlawn High School kick back on the football field to take in the eclipse Monday afternoon.

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Local Reactions Mixed to Solar Eclipse

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
RISON - Local reactions to the first significant solar eclipse to impact Arkansas since 1918 were mixed Monday as many made it a special point to be outside to witness the celestial show while others went about their business as though it was any other day.

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Woodlawn Board Gets Insight Into Teaching Methods

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
WOODLAWN - A report on improving reading levels among 7th and 8th grade students provoked an in-depth discussion on teaching methods by the Woodlawn School Board during its regular monthly meeting Monday night.
THE JOHNSON FAMILY - The Johnson Family bluegrass band will travel from Mayflower to Rison next weekend to perform at the Pioneer Crafts Festival hosted by the Pioneer Village at Rison. The two-day event will take place April 19 and 20 reviving one of the Village’s largest traditions.

THE JOHNSON FAMILY - The Johnson Family bluegrass band will travel from Mayflower to Rison next weekend to perform at the Pioneer Crafts Festival hosted by the Pioneer Village at Rison. The two-day event will take place April 19 and 20 reviving one of the Village’s largest traditions.

Craft Festival Revival Next Weekend at Pioneer Village

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
RISON - Next weekend will mark the return of the Pioneer Crafts Festival after a 15-year hiatus.The Pioneer Village is reviving the festival for two days of fun, Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20.The event will kick off Friday evening at 5 p.m.

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Rison Search Committee Down To Five Finalists for Football Job

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
RISON - Cleveland County School District Athletic Director Davy King said the district has interviewed five candidates for head football coach at Rison High School, but the committee overseeing the search is still evaluating the candidates and no timeline has been set as to when a decision will be...