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School Lunches for August 14-18

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Rison Elementary Monday - spaghetti and meat sauce or chicken sandwich Tuesday - nachos or hamburger Wednesday - chicken nuggets or beef fingers Thursday - french toast sticks or mini corndogs Friday - Pizza, Pizza and Sidekicks!

State Releases Collections From Tax Delinquent Sale

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
LITTLE ROCK – The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew and Lincoln counties raised over $389,000 ; the Commissioner of State Lands announced. The regional auction drew 97 registered bidders, who purchased 120 of 169 parcels for $389,548.90.

Bro. Temple To Lead Friendship Revival

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
WOODLAWN - Bro. Jeff Temple, pastor of Canaan Missionary Baptist Church at Pine Bluff, will be leading revivial services at 7 p.m. nightly from Monday, Aug. 14, through Friday, Aug. 18, at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church on Hwy. 63 north of Woodlawn School. All are welcome.

Hedge Dweller's Banquet Aug. 18

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
RISON - Rison Wildcat fans will have an opportunity to meet the new coaching staff and players as the Hedge Dweller's Kickoff Banquet returns at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at the Rison School cafeteria.

Cummings Offers Standards To Take New County Roads

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court is considering a new ordinance proposed by County Judge Jimmy Cummings that would set guidelines on any road that is accepted in the county's road system. Cummings proposed the ordinance during the quorum court's regular monthly meeting Monday night.
Dionte Langford (second from right) and Willie Bea Brandon (right) check out the homemade desserts that were part of a pulled pork meal that Jo Wegner of Kingsland organized for all Cleveland County School District staff, including those who work for Cleveland County Head Start program. Nearly 150 gathered inside the Kingsland School auditorium for a lunch that included door prizes provided by Rison businesses.

Dionte Langford (second from right) and Willie Bea Brandon (right) check out the homemade desserts that were part of a pulled pork meal that Jo Wegner of Kingsland organized for all Cleveland County School District staff, including those who work for Cleveland County Head Start program. Nearly 150 gathered inside the Kingsland School auditorium for a lunch that included door prizes provided by Rison businesses.

CCSD, Woodlawn Schools Start 2023-24 School Year on Monday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
RISON - Students in both the Cleveland County and Woodlawn School Districts will begin the 2023-24 school year this Monday, Aug. 14.

Quorum Court Talks Jail, County Wages

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
RISON - Improvements to the county jail and pay for county employees were two of the subjects that were discussed during the Cleveland County Quorum Court's regular monthly meeting Monday night.

East County VFDs Seeking Donations For Radio Repeater

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
RISON - The Woodlawn, Pansy and Rye Volunteer Fire Departments are accepting donations to help install a repeater that will allow the departments to communicate with one another in the event of a natural disaster or widespread emergency.