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(Photo by David West)

(Photo by David West)

4-H Outdoor Skills Club

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
RISON - Members of the 4-H Outdoor Skills Club take target practice during their meeting last Thursday at the Pioneer Village in Rison.  In this class, club members went over gun safety and learned the firing line commands that will be part of the statewide 4-H Outdoor Skills competition next year.
CREATING A MASTERPIECE - Greyson King intently works on his gingerbread house during The Call in Cleveland County’s Gingerbread House Workshop and Contest held Saturday during Christmas in the Village at the Pioneer Village in Rison. After completing their gingerbread houses, each house was entered in a contest sponsored by the Cleveland County Herald. King finished second in the 12 and Under division.

CREATING A MASTERPIECE - Greyson King intently works on his gingerbread house during The Call in Cleveland County’s Gingerbread House Workshop and Contest held Saturday during Christmas in the Village at the Pioneer Village in Rison. After completing their gingerbread houses, each house was entered in a contest sponsored by the Cleveland County Herald. King finished second in the 12 and Under division.

Christmas in the Village Gingerbread Winners

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
RISON - Winners from The Call in Cleveland County Gingerbread House Workshop Contest were (left to right): 13 and older division, Taylor Watson; 12 and younger division: first place McKenzie Gavin, second place Graysen King (not pictured); and third place tie Elizabeth Dutton and Katherine Dutton.
A large, lighted JOY sign greets visitors as they pass by First Baptist Church of New Edinburg.

A large, lighted JOY sign greets visitors as they pass by First Baptist Church of New Edinburg.

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
NEW EDINBURG - Re-New-ing Edinburg is once again going all out for Christmas this year as volunteers worked last Wednesday (Nov. 27) to put up lights and Christmas decorations throughout the community. This is the 21st year that New Edinburg has decorated the town for the holidays.
LUKE KIMBRELL BAGS 7-POINTER - Luke Kimbrell of Rison poses with this 7-pointer he bagged while hunting Monday morning, Dec. 2, in Cleveland County.

LUKE KIMBRELL BAGS 7-POINTER - Luke Kimbrell of Rison poses with this 7-pointer he bagged while hunting Monday morning, Dec. 2, in Cleveland County.

Luke Kimbrell Bags 7-Pointer

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Pictured are: Sheila Jackson, Connie Smith, Kay Mitchell, Mary Vallance, Barbara Cox, Jenny Wright, Loleta Terry. Not pictured was Monica Fryar.

Pictured are: Sheila Jackson, Connie Smith, Kay Mitchell, Mary Vallance, Barbara Cox, Jenny Wright, Loleta Terry. Not pictured was Monica Fryar.

EHC Group Plays Bingo at the Green House Cottages

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
RISON - Every month the "Y" Extension Homemakers Club goes to the Green House Cottages to play bingo with the residents. This month it was held at the Sadler Cottage Monday, Nov. 18, and residents from the other Cottages come to join in on the fun and games.
It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in Rison

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in Rison

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
RISON - The Friendship Extension Homemakers Club organized the annual Christmas lights being installed around town. This is just phase one of holiday décor going up in Rison. Rison Shine Community Development, Inc.
McWHORTER SIGNS WITH UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - Woodlawn Lady Bears pitcher/first baseman Lillie-Faye McWhorter signed a National Letter of Intent last Wednesday to play softball for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. Pictured are (left to righ) Maylie Corbitt, Allie McWhorter, Lillie-Faye McWhorter, Gayla McWhorter, Charles McWhorter and Monica Napier.

McWHORTER SIGNS WITH UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - Woodlawn Lady Bears pitcher/first baseman Lillie-Faye McWhorter signed a National Letter of Intent last Wednesday to play softball for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. Pictured are (left to righ) Maylie Corbitt, Allie McWhorter, Lillie-Faye McWhorter, Gayla McWhorter, Charles McWhorter and Monica Napier.

Five Woodlawn Athletes Sign With Colleges

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Correction: Last week, the Herald mistakenly identified Edmonds’ destination as Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, Mo. ASU-Three Rivers is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Pictured from left to right: Jayci Rauls, Victor HU, Cade Bostian, Emma Brock, and Shelby Nooner.

Pictured from left to right: Jayci Rauls, Victor HU, Cade Bostian, Emma Brock, and Shelby Nooner.

Woodlawn Spelling Bee Top 5 Announced

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
WOODALWN - Woodlawn students competed against one another in a tight race for the district’s top spellers in the school’s annual spelling bee held in the Woodlawn School Cafeteria Thursday, Nov. 14.
Bottom row, left to right: Macie Parker, Rosie Wendel, Keely Jackson, Esther Sung, Elayna Barber, A’Nylah Morris; Top row, left to right: Corbyn Gasaway, Lydia Iang, Ali Shay Coleman, Knox Lephiew, Levi Keaton, Jeremiah Mull, Ariel Womble, Jade Sifuentes.

Bottom row, left to right: Macie Parker, Rosie Wendel, Keely Jackson, Esther Sung, Elayna Barber, A’Nylah Morris; Top row, left to right: Corbyn Gasaway, Lydia Iang, Ali Shay Coleman, Knox Lephiew, Levi Keaton, Jeremiah Mull, Ariel Womble, Jade Sifuentes.

Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: October

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
2024 Promised Land Youth Hunt

2024 Promised Land Youth Hunt

2024 Promised Land Youth Hunt

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
RISON - The Promised Land Hunting Club held its 20th annual youth hunt Saturday, November 2, 2024. Raylon Thompson received trophies for harvesting the largest doe and a hog. A devotional was presented by Raylon Thompson followed by a meal served to the hunters and guests.