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CCSB Approves Personnel Matters

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board approved the following personnel decisions during its meeting Monday night: accepted the resignation of Tammy Easterling, Rison Elementary paraprofessional; and approved hiring Allison Davis as a Rison Elementary paraprofessional, pending background check.
Yard at the home of Patricia and Robin Hall

Yard at the home of Patricia and Robin Hall

Master Gardeners Select Yard of the Month for August 2026

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Cultivators and Master Gardeners selected Patricia and Robin Hall as the recipients of the Yard of the Month honor. To learn more or nominate a yard, visit www.clevelandcountyarkansas.com
School Lunches: Aug. 17-21

School Lunches: Aug. 17-21

School Lunches: Aug. 17-21

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday: chicken nuggets, hawaiian roll, mashed potatoes, classic cheeseburger in bun, roasted green beans, seasoned broccoli, fresh whole fruit, cinnamon diced pearsTuesday: beef nachos, mexican-style pinto beans, brown rice, chicken & cheese crispito, corn & black bean salsa salad,...
Motivational Speaker Clay Dyer Speaks to CCSD Faculty

Motivational Speaker Clay Dyer Speaks to CCSD Faculty

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Motivational Speaker Clay Dyer Speaks to CCSD Faculty

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
RISON - Professional bass fisherman Clay Dyer spoke to Cleveland County School District faculty Monday during a staff presentation. Dyer was born without any lower limbs, no arm on the left side and a partial arm on the right.
(Submitted by Linda Newman)

(Submitted by Linda Newman)

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Woodlawn Classes of 1964-1965 Reunite

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
WOODLAWN - The class reunion of Woodlawn High School classes of 1964 and 1965 was held June 20 at the Mt. Olivet Global Methodist Church in Calmer. The classes had a good time discussing the years of school together, looking at pictures and enjoyed a wonderful potluck meal.

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Village Sets Aug. 27 Fish Fry, Jail-N-Bail

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
RISON - To help raise the funds for its new Heritage Hall project, the Pioneer Village is locking up some members of the community in its jail Thursday, Aug. 27 in conjunction with a Leon’s Catfish Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m.
Proposed Heritage Hall

Proposed Heritage Hall

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Rison Council Supports Pioneer Village Project

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
RISON - The Rison City Council unanimously approved a request by the Pioneer Village to convert Building 1 into a climate-controlled facility that could be used for public events as well as rented for private gatherings.Malinda Berry with the Pioneer Village, Inc.
HEADING TO RISON - This M60 tank, currently on display at the Preston Malloy Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post at Hamburg, is expected to be moved to the Veterans Park in Rison. A new concrete pad for the tank was put down at the park this week. (Photo compliments of Randy Morgan)

HEADING TO RISON - This M60 tank, currently on display at the Preston Malloy Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post at Hamburg, is expected to be moved to the Veterans Park in Rison. A new concrete pad for the tank was put down at the park this week. (Photo compliments of Randy Morgan)

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Army Agrees To Transfer Tank From Hamburg to Veterans Park

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
RISON - Veterans Park at Rison will soon be receiving an M60 tank from a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post at Hamburg to serve as a centerpiece of the military equipment on display at the park.Rison Mayor Charles Roberts said the city is in the final stages of preparing the paperwork for the U.S.
MAGNOLIA SALON - Cassie Riggins, owner of the new Magnolia Salon at 410 East Magnolia in Rison, says she wanted to keep much of the rustic charm that came with the century-old house while adding a modem touch with chandeliers in each room.

MAGNOLIA SALON - Cassie Riggins, owner of the new Magnolia Salon at 410 East Magnolia in Rison, says she wanted to keep much of the rustic charm that came with the century-old house while adding a modem touch with chandeliers in each room.

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Riggins Converts One of Rison’s Oldest Homes Into New Salon

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
RISON - One of the oldest homes in Rison is now home to one of its newest businesses: Magnolia Salon.Anyone driving along Magnolia Street (Hwy.