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(Submitted by Barbara Cox)

(Submitted by Barbara Cox)

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EHC Clubs Donate To CDCAA

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
RISON - The "Y" EHC and the "Why Knots" EHC joined forces to design drawstring bags, subsequently donated to Michele Talent of the Central Delta Community Action Agency (CDCAA) for use in dispensing personal care and hygiene items. 
(Photo by Fran Nutt)

(Photo by Fran Nutt)

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Wildcats Headed To Harding

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
RISON - Four Rison High School students from the Class of 2025 were recently awarded scholarships to attend Harding University. Pictured left to right are: Ayden Laws, Thomas Wilson, Harding University Admissions Counselor Thando Mahlangu, Gracen White and Aaron Tilley. 
BASEball - All-State: Lawson Kidd (center), Noah Matheson (second from right); All-Conference: (left to right) James Lee Jacobs, Andrew Couture, Lawson Kidd, Noah Matheson and Ayden Laws. James Lee Jacobs was named 8-3A Conference Defensive Player of the Year while Noah Matheson had the lowest ERA of all pitchers in the 8-3A conference. Ayden Laws was named Offensive Player of the Year and Andrew Couture set a school record for hit by pitches with 21 for the season.

BASEball - All-State: Lawson Kidd (center), Noah Matheson (second from right); All-Conference: (left to right) James Lee Jacobs, Andrew Couture, Lawson Kidd, Noah Matheson and Ayden Laws. James Lee Jacobs was named 8-3A Conference Defensive Player of the Year while Noah Matheson had the lowest ERA of all pitchers in the 8-3A conference. Ayden Laws was named Offensive Player of the Year and Andrew Couture set a school record for hit by pitches with 21 for the season.

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Rison Spring Sports Banquet

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Pictured are Coby Garner, John Phillips, Brian Phillips, Dustin Prescott and John Varnell.

Pictured are Coby Garner, John Phillips, Brian Phillips, Dustin Prescott and John Varnell.

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Rison Booster Club Installs New State Championship Sign in Town

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
RISON - The Rison Booster Club volunteers installed a new sign at the Hwy. 79 and Hwy. 35 intersection in Rison Tuesday, May 13. The Rison High School State Champions sign features years the football, softball, weightlifting, girls and boys track teams won the state championships.
Pictured alongside a portion of the baseball team are coaches Chad Cope and Kyle Thaxton, Nora Terry, Kristy Lowery, Keden Shrum and Cordero Fuentes.

Pictured alongside a portion of the baseball team are coaches Chad Cope and Kyle Thaxton, Nora Terry, Kristy Lowery, Keden Shrum and Cordero Fuentes.

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Golf Tournament Donates $2,000 to Rison Baseball Team

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
RISON - The Bobby Lee Terry Memorial Golf Tournament, organized by Keden Shrum and Cordero Fuentes, presented a check for $2,000 to the Rison High School baseball program. The tournament held May 3 at Harbor Oaks Golf Course in Pine Bluff featured 17 teams, and a hole-in-one by Tim Fleeman.
WES April Students of the Month

WES April Students of the Month

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Woodlawn Elementary April Students of the Month

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
WOODLAWN - These Woodlawn Elementary students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month.  Left to right: Ava Tucker (3rd grade), Everly Vinson (4th grade), Liberty Brockling (2nd grade), Asher Loetscher (6th grade), D.M.
EHC Lades Bring Awareness with Mental Health Walk

EHC Lades Bring Awareness with Mental Health Walk

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EHC Lades Bring Awareness with Mental Health Walk

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
RISON - Thursday, May 2, Cleveland County EHC hosted a mental Health Walk with several EHC ladies participating. Our current AEHC Cares State Project is Mental Health Awareness.
May Is Extension Homemakers Month Across Arkansas

May Is Extension Homemakers Month Across Arkansas

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May Is Extension Homemakers Month Across Arkansas

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
RISON - May 2, Cleveland County County Judge Jimmy Cummings signed a proclamation Thursday morning at Cleveland County Courthouse, proclaiming May to be Extension Homemakers Month.