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Those attending the reunion were (front row, left to right) Rita Norwood Duren, Carol Ann Goggans Johnson, Linda Mitchell Jones, JoNell Ammon Chastain; (back row) Kenneth Clements, Jerry Post, Thomas Mitchell, Rayburn Langford and (inset) Margaret Ann Barker Benefield. Those unable to attend were Curtis Kea, Wayne Cates and Nancy May Sisk.

Those attending the reunion were (front row, left to right) Rita Norwood Duren, Carol Ann Goggans Johnson, Linda Mitchell Jones, JoNell Ammon Chastain; (back row) Kenneth Clements, Jerry Post, Thomas Mitchell, Rayburn Langford and (inset) Margaret Ann Barker Benefield. Those unable to attend were Curtis Kea, Wayne Cates and Nancy May Sisk.

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Kingsland Class of 1961 Then and Now

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
KINGSLAND - One of the classes with the best attendance at Saturday’s Kingsland All School Reunion was the Class of 1961 with nine the 14 class members present. These two photos represent the members now compared to when they were in 8th grade at Kingsland School.  

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School Lunches for March 4-8

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Rison ElementaryMonday - BBQ Chicken or Chicken Sandwich.Tuesday - soft taco or beef finger.Wednesday - Chicken Nuggets or hamburger.Thursday - French Toast Sticks or mini corn dogs.Friday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks (+nachos for 4-6 grade).
Hop on Pop Mobile Blood Drive March 7

Hop on Pop Mobile Blood Drive March 7

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Hop on Pop Mobile Blood Drive March 7

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
RISON - The Hop on Pop Blood Drive will bring a BloodMobile to the Green House Cottages of Southern Hills Thursday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., organizer Stacy Walz has announced.The drive has a goal of 15 donors at this stop.

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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

News Staff
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

First Sunday Lunch March 3 at Fairgrounds

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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.

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.

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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. 

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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

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

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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)

(Photo by Keden Shrum)

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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.