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Chili Supper

Chili Supper

Y/212 Chili Supper To Be Held Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The "Y"/Hwy. 212 Volunteer Fire Department is reviving its Chili Supper/Cake Walk-Auction at 5 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 7, at the "Y" Community Center, 8000 Hwy. 35 North at the Staves community.
TRIPLETT SWORN IN - Just moments after the Cleveland County Quo rum Court unanimously approved appointing former Justice of the Peace Don Triplett (right) to serve as county judge for the remainder of the year, he was sworn into office by Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring (right). Triplett served on the quorum court for 16 years and ran for county judge during the 2022 election cycle.

TRIPLETT SWORN IN - Just moments after the Cleveland County Quo rum Court unanimously approved appointing former Justice of the Peace Don Triplett (right) to serve as county judge for the remainder of the year, he was sworn into office by Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring (right). Triplett served on the quorum court for 16 years and ran for county judge during the 2022 election cycle.

Triplett Appointed As New County Judge

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court unanimously selected former Justice of the Peace Don Triplett Monday night to serve as county judge for the remainder of the year.

County Approves Disaster Declaration

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court approved a Disaster Emergency Declaration during its regular monthly meeting Monday night in the wake of the recent winter storm.
County Judge candidate Stephen McClellan (top of stairs) with his wife, Brooklyn (left) and son Gabriel (right)

County Judge candidate Stephen McClellan (top of stairs) with his wife, Brooklyn (left) and son Gabriel (right)

McClellan Wants To Use Grant Experience To Improve County

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
RISON - Stephen McClellan of New Edinburg said his experience working in emergency management at the county and state level as given him insight into ways to find grant money to help improve Cleveland County.

School Lunches for Feb. 2-6

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Rison Elementary and Rison High School Menus for February unavailable at time of publication.Woodlawn Elementary Monday - Poppy seed chicken, golden corn, side salad, red apple slices, garlic knot.Tuesday - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, fresh fruit variety, roll.
Ken Sumner

Ken Sumner

AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Announces New Scholarship

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is proud to invest in the next generation of agricultural leaders through our annual scholarship program. This year, AgHeritage is honored to announce the addition of a new scholarship opportunity, the Ken Sumner Scholarship.