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FUN AND FITNESS - Local healthcare provider Lauren Threlkeld (second from right) recently launched the Saturday Movement Club in Rison. The movement club serves as a way to prepare for the Fall into Fitness event that will be part of the Oct. 10 Rison in the Fall Festival.

Threlkeld Creates Saturday Movement Club in Advance Of Absolute Health Opening

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

RISON - For many living in small-town rural Arkansas, finding safe, approachable, and truly welcoming ways to stay physically active can sometimes feel like a steep hill to climb.

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County Approves Bin Covers; Herron To Retire Dec. 31

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court approved a bid of $29,460 to build two bin covers at the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station at Rison to keep the facility in compliance with state regulations.

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Rison Residents Could See Water Issues on Thursday

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

RISON - Rison Utilities Director Gene Norton said some residents with the City of Rison could experience temporary discoloration of their water as a state-required fire hydrant flow and pressure test is conducted Thursday morning.Norton said the test is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.

Delinquent Notice

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Kingsland To Begin Placing Shut Off Notices Today

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Thursday, July 30, 2026

KINGSLAND - Kingsland Mayor Samantha Johnson said she and Kingsland Water Operator Mark Allen will be going to those addresses with delinquent water bills starting today (Thursday, July 30) to alert them that their water will be shut off on Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Becky and Gary Lynn

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Lynns Celebrating 50th Anniversary on Friday

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Gary and Becky Lynn will be celebrating their 50th anniversary this Friday, July 31. The couple was married on July 31, 1976, at Enon Missionary Baptist Church at Rye with Bro. Howard Wells officiating.A 50th wedding anniversary celebration is planned for 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug.

Sales Tax Weekend is Saturday, Sunday

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) has announced that the “Tax Free Weekend” will begin at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 1 and continue through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 2.Shoppers will not pay the state’s 6.5 percent sales tax on all qualified items during this period.

Woodlawn Fire Department Receives Rural Services Block Grant

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Woodlawn Fire Department Receives Rural Services Block Grant

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 13, 2026) – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, announced more than $12.52 million in funding for Arkansas cities, counties, and communities.

Photo courtesy of John Appleget

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Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge Visits Rison

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

RISON - Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge addresses about 250 supporters of District 1 State Senate candidate Harrell Wilson of the Staves community during a campaign rally held at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds last Thursday in Rison. Rutledge, along with Gov.

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Rison Prayer Walk To Be Held Aug. 9

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

RISON - The annual Rison School Community Prayer Walk will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, starting at the flag pole in front of Rison High School. All are welcome to attend.

JOHNSON’S FIRST FULL COUNCIL MEETING

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Kingsland To Shut Off Delinquent Customers

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

KINGSLAND - Delinquent water customers in the City of Kingsland will have until Wednesday, Aug. 5, to pay off the full balance of their unpaid bills or face having their water shutoff, Mayor Samantha Johnson announced during last Thursday’s Kingsland City Council meeting.