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Tempera artwork by Senri Chin, a third grader from Woodlawn Elementary School, titled “Alma Thomas Inspired Cactus Sunset”

Tempera artwork by Senri Chin, a third grader from Woodlawn Elementary School, titled “Alma Thomas Inspired Cactus Sunset”

K-12 Regional Art Exhibit on Display at UAM

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Student artworks from the Arkansas Art Educators’ 2025 Southeast Arkansas Regional Art Exhibit are on display in the Spencer Gallery in the Fine Arts Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) through April 13, 2025.
EASI To Honor First Responders Thursday

EASI To Honor First Responders Thursday

EASI To Honor First Responders Thursday

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
PINE BLUFF - “It’s time to show our appreciation to the brave men and women who serve and protect our communities: our first responders,” Nyeshia Aldridge with Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc., shared.

Cayce’s Food Giveaway Saturday

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
THORNTON - Cayce's Charities will host an Easter Food Giveaway, Saturday, April 12 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cayce's Food Bank, 403 South Second Street, Thornton, AR 71766.
Sydney Palazzi and Dylan Rice

Sydney Palazzi and Dylan Rice

Palazzi, Rice To Wed April 19 at Lake View Pines

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
On April 19, 2025, Sydney Palazzi and Dylan Rice will exchange vows in a ceremony set for 5:00 PM.  The wedding will take place in Fordyce, Arkansas at The Lake View Pines.  Sydney is the daughter of Mark Palazzi of Hot Springs and Angie Hudson of Rison.
Benefit Fund Set Up for Family of March 28 House Fire in Rison

Benefit Fund Set Up for Family of March 28 House Fire in Rison

Benefit Fund Set Up for Family of March 28 House Fire in Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
RISON - On March 28 at approximately 11:35 p.m., the Rison Fire Department was dispatched to the 200 block of School Drive for a structure fire at the home of Timothy and LaTaveya Wells.A benefit fund to help the Wells family has been set up at FBT Bank.

Wedding Shower Sunday for Reed, Noble

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
RISON - There will be a wedding shower Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Rison Baptist Church for Mary Claire Reed and Noah Noble. They are registered at Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target and Rison Pharmacy.

School Lunches for April 14-18

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Rison ElementaryMonday - Meatballs in spaghetti sauce, herb breadstick; BBQ pork sandwich, crinkle cut fries; fresh fruit, tossed salad.Tuesday - Chicken and cheese crispitos, seasoned black beans; breaded beef fingers, crinkle cut fries; fresh fruit, tossed salad.
UAM Students Serve as Judges in Regional FBLA Competition

UAM Students Serve as Judges in Regional FBLA Competition

UAM Students Serve as Judges in Regional FBLA Competition

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
MONTICELLO — On February 5, seven University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) students served as judges for the Arkansas Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) academic competition for Mid-Level District III, held on UAM’s Monticello campus.
Pictured left to right: Cleveland County School District Superintendent Davy King, Rison Cheer Coach Kim Kaye King, Cayla Johnson, SAU Cheer Coach Trevor Blankenship.

Pictured left to right: Cleveland County School District Superintendent Davy King, Rison Cheer Coach Kim Kaye King, Cayla Johnson, SAU Cheer Coach Trevor Blankenship.

Johnson Signs with SAU Cheer Team

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
RISON - Cayla Johnson, a senior at Rison High School, signed her letter of intent to cheer for the Muleriders of Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. Cayla served as the captain of the 2024-25 RHS cheer squad and has cheered for the Wildcats for six years.