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Bottom row, left to right: Braylie Socia, Ethan Adams, Jett Morrison, Jeremiah Mursewick, Cambry Stuckey, Bryson Arnold; Top row, left to right: Denaysia McCloud, Christian Lodua, Sawyer Easterling, Jacqueline Gazaway, Owen Grubb, Josie Towery, Naomi Mitchell, Emery Davis.

Bottom row, left to right: Braylie Socia, Ethan Adams, Jett Morrison, Jeremiah Mursewick, Cambry Stuckey, Bryson Arnold; Top row, left to right: Denaysia McCloud, Christian Lodua, Sawyer Easterling, Jacqueline Gazaway, Owen Grubb, Josie Towery, Naomi Mitchell, Emery Davis.

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Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: January

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

School Lunches for March 2-6

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Chicken pot pie, biscuit, mashed potatoes. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Texas caviar, fresh grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit, assorted chilled fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken taco, refried beans, Mexicali corn. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries.

2025 Tax Books Open for Payment

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patty Wilson has announced that the 2025 tax books are now open for those wanting to pay their 2025 real and personal property taxes. Payments can be made from 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
First Purple Martins Spotted in County

First Purple Martins Spotted in County

First Purple Martins Spotted in County

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Monday, February 23, 2026
The Herald has been notified of two sightings of purple martins in Cleveland County marking the arrival of the spring season.William Juckett spotted four martins Thursday evening, Feb. 19 on Hwy 189 N in Kingsland, noting they spent the night in the bird box at his house.
Bobby Lee Terry Memorial Golf Tournament

Bobby Lee Terry Memorial Golf Tournament

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Bobby Terry Memorial Golf Tournament To Benefit Rison Booster Club

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Friday, February 20, 2026
PINE BLUFF - The second annual Bobby Lee Terry Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, May 2 at the Harbor Oaks Golf Course in Pine Bluff. This year's tournament benefits the Rison Booster Club.The cost is $300 per team for a four-man scramble. Each player will receive a goodie bag.
A look at the wholesale egg price rollercoaster since 2022. (UADA Image)

A look at the wholesale egg price rollercoaster since 2022. (UADA Image)

Egg Prices Down For Now, But Could Increase

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Friday, February 20, 2026
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Egg prices have fallen to levels not seen since 2023, but don’t expect that dip to last long, said Jada Thompson, associate professor and economist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
Free Program Feb. 28 for Low-Risk Retirement Investments

Free Program Feb. 28 for Low-Risk Retirement Investments

Free Program Feb. 28 for Low-Risk Retirement Investments

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Friday, February 20, 2026
Max Weiner of Little Rock, vice president of American Government Benefit Specialists, will be hosting a free session on retirement and benefits planning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 7370 Hwy. 35 South near Rison.

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Woodlawn Accepts Bid for Cafeteria Project

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board approved a bid of $1,232,633 from Brody Richardson Construction of Sheridan during a special meeting Tuesday night to expand the dining area and renovate the kitchen in the school cafeteria.

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Early Voting Begins For Primary Election

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
RISON - Early voting is currently underway for the 2026 primary election at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, located at 404 Sycamore Street across from the courthouse in Rison.Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Feb.