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These Woodlawn Elemenetary students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month. Pictured left to right: Rylei Quail (5th grade), Eden Dively (2nd grade), Jace Gavin (4th grade), Grayson Sipes (1st grade), Isabelle Lowe (5th grade), Braelynn Blackwell (Kindergarten), Lydia Stone (3rd grade).

These Woodlawn Elemenetary students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month. Pictured left to right: Rylei Quail (5th grade), Eden Dively (2nd grade), Jace Gavin (4th grade), Grayson Sipes (1st grade), Isabelle Lowe (5th grade), Braelynn Blackwell (Kindergarten), Lydia Stone (3rd grade).

Woodlawn Elementary Students of the Month: February

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Hours Updated at Transfer Station

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
RISON - Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings has announced updated hours for the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station.Until further notice the hours will be: Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WOODLAWN SCHOOL BOARD BALLOT DRAW

WOODLAWN SCHOOL BOARD BALLOT DRAW

Woodlawn Approves 3 Polling Sites for Election

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School District will have three polling sites open when voters got to the polls May 13 to decide a three-way race for the Woodlawn School Board as well as a 2-mill tax increase to help fund new construction of the career and technical center as well as expanding the school...

Meyer To Become Woodlawn Elementary Principal July 1

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board approved hiring Zach Meyer, who has been serving as the assistant principal for both the high school and elementary this year, to be the Woodlawn Elementary principal effective July 1 with the start of the 2025-26 school year.
“Unveiled: Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash”

“Unveiled: Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash”

Premier of Johnny Cash Statue Documentary Set For Next Wednesday

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
CONWAY, Ark. — The Arkansas Secretary of State office and PBS Arkansas will be hosting a free advance screening of the documentary “Unveiled: Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at the Robinson Center in Little Rock.The documentary will premiere at 7 p.m.

Rison Holds Public Meeting Thursday

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
RISON - The City of Rison will hold a public meeting on installing speed bumps along Oak Street as well as hearing considerations for other streets during a public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Rison City Hall, Mayor Charles Roberts has announced.

Quorum Court Splits on Prosecutor Staff

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
RISON - By a split vote, the Cleveland County Quorum Court approved a motion Monday night to fund one-third of the cost a new staff member within the prosecutor’s office who will be dedicated to processing criminal cases for Cleveland, Calhoun and Dallas counties to expedite the time those cases go...

County Seeking New Bids for Buildings

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
RISON - County Judge Jimmy Cummings recommended to the Cleveland County Quorum Court that the county seek another round of bids after the first round of bids for three building projects came in much higher than expected.