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Fordyce Woman Dies in One-Car Wreck at Kingsland

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
RISON - Rae Payne, 47, of Fordyce, died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle accident along Hwy. 79 at the Panther Creek bridge in Kingsland, Arkansas State Police reported. Payne, according the state police report, was driving a 2005 Honda Accord southbound along Hwy.
(Photo Courtesy of Kim Kaye King)

(Photo Courtesy of Kim Kaye King)

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Five From County Will Compete In Miss Arkansas, Teen Pageants

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
LITTLE ROCK - Cleveland County will have representation in both Miss Arkansas and Miss Arkansas' Teen pageant competitions held this week in Little Rock. Alli Beth King of Rison, the reigning Miss Southeast Arkansas will compete for the Miss Arkansas title during Saturday's pageant.
Courthouse Restoration Underway

Courthouse Restoration Underway

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Courthouse Restoration Underway

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
RISON - A worker with MTS Contracting of Kansas City, Mo., works on repairing mortar between the bricks of the nearly 112-year-old Cleveland County Courthouse in Rison Tuesday afternoon.

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Local Students Graduate From Camden’s SAU Tech

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
EAST CAMDEN - SAU Tech celebrated its graduates with its annual commencement ceremonies on May 6, 2023. The College awarded 384 credentials to students from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and other states. Many students earned more than one credential in their °eld of study.

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Affordable Connectivity Meeting June 14 in Rison

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
RISON - An estimated 900 households in Cleveland County are eligible to receive up to $30 off their monthly internet bill plus get discounts of up to $100 on a computer or tablet through the Affordable Connectivity Program Laurie Wringler, project manager for the Arkansas State Broadband Office,...

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Two From County On Harding Dean's List

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
SEARCY - The following students are among more than 1,100 Harding University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the spring 2023 semester. Davis Wilson of Rison, a Junior, studying accounting Lindsey Tilley of Rison, a Senior, studying family and consumer sciences  
WOODWORKING AT THE PIONEER VILLAGE - Last week, the Cleveland County Extension Service hosted another wood workshop at Rison’s Pioneer Village. The Extension Agents would like to thank to Mr. Keith Gresham for instructing, and Billy and Marty Bowlin for helping. Thanks also to Pioneer Village for use of their facilities and to Hixson Lumber Company for donating the wood. Five students worked hard and had fun doing it. Pictured are Donna Best, Debbie James, Kay Richardson and Sarah Payton.

WOODWORKING AT THE PIONEER VILLAGE - Last week, the Cleveland County Extension Service hosted another wood workshop at Rison’s Pioneer Village. The Extension Agents would like to thank to Mr. Keith Gresham for instructing, and Billy and Marty Bowlin for helping. Thanks also to Pioneer Village for use of their facilities and to Hixson Lumber Company for donating the wood. Five students worked hard and had fun doing it. Pictured are Donna Best, Debbie James, Kay Richardson and Sarah Payton.

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Woodworking at the Pioneer Village

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

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Shumake Retires from Woodlawn School District

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
WOODLAWN - Janice Shumake has announced her retirement after 30 years of service in education. She completed 20 years of service at Woodlawn School District where she currently serves as a facilitator for Virtual Arkansas distance learning courses.
John Ed Ashcraft

John Ed Ashcraft

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Ashcraft Seeks Re-Election To C&L Electric Board

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
RISON - John Ed Ashcraft of the Pansy community has announced that he is seeking reelection to the District 3, Position 1 seat on the C&L Electric Cooperative Board of Directors representing Cleveland County and a portion of Dallas County.