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Rison Pole Plant Receives 2023 SHIELD Award

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

RISON - Stella-Jones Corporation's Rison plant was the recipient of the 2023 Division Shield Award. The plant hosted a luncheon Tuesday to commemorate the honor with its corporate team members across the nation. The Shield award recognizes Safety Health Improved Environment Leading our Decisions.

New Edinburg Hosts Miss Spring Queen Pageant

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

NEW EDINBURG - The 2024 Miss Spring Queen Pageant was held Sunday, April 7 at the New Edinburg Community Center. Gracen White, 2024 Miss Boomtown's Teen hosted the pageant.

'Y' EHC Visits Arkansas Children's Hospital

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Nursing Home Demolition Begins

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

RISON - A trackhoe sits idle Monday after taking down a section of the former Cleveland County Nursing Home facing Fifth Street in Rison last week. Huntley Dirt Works of Sulphur Springs began tearing down the facility last week.

RISON ELEMENTARY ARTISTS OF THE MONTH: MARCH - Bottom row, left to right: Lia Arp, Bryant Branch, Brentleigh Dodds, Olivia Lawson, Emily Morales, Jaxson Pennington; Top row, left to right: Ayden Spenc er, Laycee McMahon, Draven Dominguez, Ireland Horne, Annabelle Besaw, Piper Phillips, Jett Gray, Tessa Stephenson.

Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: March

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Elin Bradley

Rison Students of the Month: March

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

ELIN BRADLEY, a 7th grader at Rison Middle School, was named March student of the month for grades 7-9. She is the granddaughter of Michele Northrop and James Johnson. Her activities and honors include Junior Beta Club, Student Council, G.T., Junior Quiz Bowl and FBLA.

Photo by Meredith Wilkins

Hargis Signs with UAM

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

WOODLAWN - Woodlawn High School Senior Chloe Hargis has officially committed to joining the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) cheerleading squad. At a signing ceremony held March 26, Hargis solidified her dedication to the sport she loves, marking a milestone in her athletic journey.

EASTER BUNNY VISITS COMMUNITY EGG HUNT AT RISON - Rison Shine C ommunity Development and the Pioneer Village co-hosted the Cleveland County Eggstravaganza Saturday at the historic village in Rison. The egg hunt featured around 2,000 eggs and more than 60 kids scouring the grounds looking for candy and prize-filled eggs. The event also included a pancake breakfast with the bunny that served as a fundraiser for the two groups.

Easter Bunny Visits Community Egg Hunt

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Submitted by Jenny Wright

Bingo at the Cottages

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

RISON - 'Y' EHC ladies Mary, Kaye, Jenny met up at the Wilson Cottage March 11 for a morning of bingo with the residents. There was a lot of laughter and fellowship. It is always a pleasure to give back our time and energy to these residents. They still speak of Mr.

RISON GOOD CATS - Madalyn Shirey (Triple Cross), Lara Sotres (Pizza Pro), Kate Morrison (Anytime Smoothie), Brayden Wallace (Corner Express), Jaxon Power (El Girasol), and Antonio Scott (Main Street Cafe)

Good Cats at Rison

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024