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RISON - The future of local library services in Cleveland County looks a little brighter after Monday’s meeting of the Arkansas State Library Board, which agreed to fund more than $1 million in state aid.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Toys for Tots Literacy Program Begins Spring Book Drive
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The United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Literacy Program covering Cleveland, Dallas, Jefferson, and Lincoln Counties will be holding a book drive in March and April. “While we are seeking reading books, picture books, cookbooks, activity books, etc.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Kingsland Class of 1961 Reunites
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KINGSLAND - Seven of the 11 living members of the Kingsland High School Class of 1961 attended the Kingsland All-School Reunion held this past Saturday at the Kingsland School auditorium.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Thompson Speaks at Master Gardeners Meeting
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RISON - Ashley Thompson owner of Sweet T Farms was a guest speaker at the County Cultivators Master Gardener meeting. She shared raising loofas and harvesting the seeds. She also demonstrated how to make a seed pot starter out of newspaper.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Woodlawn 4-H 🍀 Students Learn Composting
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WOODLAWN - 6th Grade students at Woodlawn Elementary learned about composting with a 4-H lesson from Cleveland County Extension Agents Austin Compton and David West. “Thank you to our County Cultivators for helping us revive the Woodlawn Garden,” said Compton.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Registration Open for UAMS’ Summer MASH Camps
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LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas high school students can get hands-on health care experiences such as suturing workshops, field trips, CPR training and heart dissection at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) MASH camps across the state this summer.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
WES January Students of the Month - These students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month! Left to Right: Kennedy Massanelli (1st), Karli Seward (4th), Rylie Spakes (K), Tallon Nixon (5th), Ethan Scharf (2nd), Allie Cruce (6th), Norah Parkerson (3rd).
Woodlawn Art Students of the Month
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Lake Monticello Produces 10-Pound Lunker Bass
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By Jim Harris, Managing Editor, Arkansas Wildlife MagazineMONTICELLO — A bass angling friend told Rod Martinez late last week that the fish were biting really well at Lake Monticello, so he headed that way Saturday, anxious to see what he might land.“I thought I might go catch a big fish,” he said.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Pat Berry Sworn in as District 6 Justice of the Peace
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Pat Berry (right) of the Calmer community was sworn in as the new District 6 Justice of Peace last Friday, Feb. 27, by Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring (left). Berry was appointed by Gov. Sarah Sanders to fill the unexpired term of the late Justice Owen Rushing, who passed away in January.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Youth Alive Night Set for March 9 at Rison School
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RISON - The Rison Fellowship of Christian Students will host a Youth Alive Night Monday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the school gym.The event will include games, giveaways, worship and testimonies from students Ashleigh Johnson and Clate Socia.Guest speaker is Terrence Talley.
Monday, March 2, 2026