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Millage Defeat Forces Meeting With State

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
RISON - The Arkansas Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation Commission is meeting today Cleveland County School District Superintendent Craig Dupuy and School Board President Harrell Wilson today (Wednesday, Sept.

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County Fair, Rodeo To Begin This Week

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
RISON - The Cleveland County Fair and Rodeo returns this week after a two-year hiatus. The schedule is as follows for Thursday, Sept. 15 through Saturday, Sept. 17: All fair entries, besides baked goods, will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday. Baked goods will be accepted from 8 to 9 a.m.
RISON PAWS FOR A CAUSE - Mark Pitchford (left) and Rhonda Fletcher (right) with Rison Paws For A Cause work with Chuckie, one of the rescued animals, at the shelter in Rison Tuesday afternoon. The non-profit group says it has addressed some of the issues raised against it on social media.

RISON PAWS FOR A CAUSE - Mark Pitchford (left) and Rhonda Fletcher (right) with Rison Paws For A Cause work with Chuckie, one of the rescued animals, at the shelter in Rison Tuesday afternoon. The non-profit group says it has addressed some of the issues raised against it on social media.

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Paws For A Cause Addresses Issues Raised on Social Media

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
RISON - Rison Paws For A Cause, an all-volunteer animal rescue group based in Rison, has announced it has addressed some issues brought up on social media by a former volunteer, and the group plans to continue its effort to rescue animals.
Meeting Discusses County’s Options for Faster Internet

Meeting Discusses County’s Options for Faster Internet

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Meeting Discusses County’s Options for Faster Internet

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
RISON - More than 20 people, including local legislators and state agency representatives, were on hand Tuesday night to discuss the options regarding the expansion of fiber optic broadband internet service into Cleveland County.

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CCSD To Beef Up Campus Security

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
RISON - The Cleveland County School District is planning to use its portion of some state money for school security to upgrade security cameras across campus as well as in stall new steel entry doors on some buildings.

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Woodlawn Reviewing Fire Sprinkler Options

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board is starting to review its options regarding what to do with the fire sprinklers after an inspection revealed deficiencies with the system. Superintendent Dr.

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County Fair Set For Next Week

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
RISON - The annual Cleveland County Fair will be held next week in Rison, Sept. 14-17 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in a condensed form this year. The fair will be include a Faith and Family Night will be held Wednesday Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Livestock entries will be entered Wednesday Sept.
Rison Church of Christ Minister Keden Shrum (center) with Wife, Chandra (left) and daughter, Ragan (right)

Rison Church of Christ Minister Keden Shrum (center) with Wife, Chandra (left) and daughter, Ragan (right)

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Church of Christ Welcomes New Minister Keden Shrum

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
RISON - Keden Shrum is the new minister for the Rison Church of Christ, succeeding Lanis Lindsey, who retired in early June. Bom in Mineral Wells, Texas, Shrum spent most of his life in Oklahoma as his father, also a Church of Christ minister, served in churches in Texas, Arizona and Oklahoma.
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Barnett, Ludlow To Wed Saturday In Monticello

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Christopher and Darla Barnett of Monticello are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Rachel Renae Barnett, to James 'Aaron' Anthony Ludlow, son of Danny and Stacie Ludlow of Rison, and the late Roy Lewallen.
NEW PROFESSOR — Maribel Nelson, DVM, joined the College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources on Aug. 17, 2022. She will be teaching pre-vet and beef production. (UAM Image)

NEW PROFESSOR — Maribel Nelson, DVM, joined the College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources on Aug. 17, 2022. She will be teaching pre-vet and beef production. (UAM Image)

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New UAM Animal Science Professor Adds Global Perspective

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Lon Tegels - College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Arkansas Forest Resources Center, U of A System Division of Agriculture MONTICELLO, Ark.