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Powder Puff Game Thursday Night at Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
RISON - Rison High School will host a Powder Puff game Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. The LadyCats will battle it out for a year's worth of bragging rights. Admission is $3 and gates open at 6 p.m. The Wildcats will be cheering them on from the sidelines.
'Priscilla' Visits Kingsland Festival

'Priscilla' Visits Kingsland Festival

'Priscilla' Visits Kingsland Festival

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
KINGSLAND - Some of the people attending the Johnny & June’s Chili Supper and Music Event held last Saturday afternoon in Kingsland may have come across an unusual guest visiting the festival, a pot-bellied pig that has been nicknamed “Priscilla.
Despite threatening weather throughout the day Saturday afternoon, Kickstart Kingsland’s Johnny & June’s Chili Supper and Music Event still managed to bring in a good crowd. Those attending were treated to free concerts by regional bands throughout the day, and were able to take in a chili supper held inside Kingsland City Hall. This was the second year for the event.

Despite threatening weather throughout the day Saturday afternoon, Kickstart Kingsland’s Johnny & June’s Chili Supper and Music Event still managed to bring in a good crowd. Those attending were treated to free concerts by regional bands throughout the day, and were able to take in a chili supper held inside Kingsland City Hall. This was the second year for the event.

Johnny & June's Chili Supper and Music Event

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Major General Stubbs Addresses Luncheon

Major General Stubbs Addresses Luncheon

Major General Stubbs Addresses Luncheon

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
RISON - Major General Jonathan Stubbs, The Adjunct General of the Arkansas National Guard, addresses those gathered for the annual Cleveland County Veterans Appreciation Luncheon held Saturday at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.

Water Providers Considering Consolidation

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
RISON - The Rison City Council approved a motion Monday night allowing Mayor Charles Roberts to negotiate a possible consolidation of the Rison Water Department with the Cleveland County Rural Water Association.
Rison Shine Hosts Trunk-or-Treat

Rison Shine Hosts Trunk-or-Treat

Rison Shine Hosts Trunk-or-Treat

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
RISON - A large line of trick-or-treaters can be seen in the background as the Poteet Family from the Randall area visit a "trunk" decorated in the Hocus Pocus theme during Rison Shine's annual Trunk-or-Treat event held Tuesday evening in downtown Rison for Halloween.
(Photo by Kelvin Scott of Cardboard Sports)

(Photo by Kelvin Scott of Cardboard Sports)

2023 Rison High School Homecoming Court

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
RISON HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING - Anna Vallance was crowned Rison High School's Homecoming Queen Friday, Oct. 27 at George Walker Field of Champions.
PUMPKIN CONTEST - Top three places for the Most Creative Pumpk in Contest are pictured: Lucy Mae Morrison, Ist place; Sophia White, 2nd place; Dillon Reed, 3rd place. Rison Gifted and Talented thanks all the students who entered. Also, CCSD appreciates Pizza Pro of Rison for the donation of prizes.

PUMPKIN CONTEST - Top three places for the Most Creative Pumpk in Contest are pictured: Lucy Mae Morrison, Ist place; Sophia White, 2nd place; Dillon Reed, 3rd place. Rison Gifted and Talented thanks all the students who entered. Also, CCSD appreciates Pizza Pro of Rison for the donation of prizes.

Rison Elementary Holds Most Creative Pumpkin Contest

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023