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Photo by Meredith Wilkins

Photo by Meredith Wilkins

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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 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.

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Easter Bunny Visits Community Egg Hunt

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Submitted by Jenny Wright

Submitted by Jenny Wright

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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)

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)

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Good Cats at Rison

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
RISON ELEMENTARY FEBRUARY ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - Top row, left to right: Zoe Ferguson, Reece Varnell, Emma Brown, Aliana Coleman, Paislee Ercanbrack, Easton Gambill; Bottom row, left to right: Jeremiah Walls, Laci Billings, Garrett Van Housen, Kenzie Power, Natiley Raney (Not Pictured: Scarlett Womble, Sarah Kay Vallance, and Jason Mallow ).

RISON ELEMENTARY FEBRUARY ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - Top row, left to right: Zoe Ferguson, Reece Varnell, Emma Brown, Aliana Coleman, Paislee Ercanbrack, Easton Gambill; Bottom row, left to right: Jeremiah Walls, Laci Billings, Garrett Van Housen, Kenzie Power, Natiley Raney (Not Pictured: Scarlett Womble, Sarah Kay Vallance, and Jason Mallow ).

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Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: February

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
BACKWOODS POULTRY SHOW - Brian Gates marks off an entry in the bantam competition at the Backwoods Poultry Show held this past Saturday at the Cleveland County Fairgorunds in Rison. Frankie Harper of Rison, organizer of the event, said this year's show drew entries from as far away as Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. In total, he said just under 400 birds took part in the competition.

BACKWOODS POULTRY SHOW - Brian Gates marks off an entry in the bantam competition at the Backwoods Poultry Show held this past Saturday at the Cleveland County Fairgorunds in Rison. Frankie Harper of Rison, organizer of the event, said this year's show drew entries from as far away as Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. In total, he said just under 400 birds took part in the competition.

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Backwoods Poultry Show

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Taylor Murdock

Taylor Murdock

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Rison Students of the Month

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Taylor Murdock, an 8th grader at Rison Middle School, was named February student of the month for grades 7-9. Taylor is the daughter of Nick and Melissa Murdock. She is the granddaughter of Mark and Johnny Radcliff, the late Olen and Esther Murdock, and Eddie Rogers.
John Varnell, one of the organizers of the Cleveland County JAKES Day held at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds Saturday morning, gives instruction to the hundreds of youth and parents who showed up for the event aimed at encouraging kids to get involved in the outdoors.

John Varnell, one of the organizers of the Cleveland County JAKES Day held at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds Saturday morning, gives instruction to the hundreds of youth and parents who showed up for the event aimed at encouraging kids to get involved in the outdoors.

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JAKES Day Sees Over 350 Youth Attend Event

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
RISON - Last year's decision to move the Cleveland County JAKES Day event to the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison turned out to be a wise one as yet another record-breaking crowd was on hand Saturday to learn about the outdoors.
Those attending the reunion were (front row, left to right) Rita Norwood Duren, Carol Ann Goggans Johnson, Linda Mitchell Jones, JoNell Ammon Chastain; (back row) Kenneth Clements, Jerry Post, Thomas Mitchell, Rayburn Langford and (inset) Margaret Ann Barker Benefield. Those unable to attend were Curtis Kea, Wayne Cates and Nancy May Sisk.

Those attending the reunion were (front row, left to right) Rita Norwood Duren, Carol Ann Goggans Johnson, Linda Mitchell Jones, JoNell Ammon Chastain; (back row) Kenneth Clements, Jerry Post, Thomas Mitchell, Rayburn Langford and (inset) Margaret Ann Barker Benefield. Those unable to attend were Curtis Kea, Wayne Cates and Nancy May Sisk.

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Kingsland Class of 1961 Then and Now

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
KINGSLAND - One of the classes with the best attendance at Saturday’s Kingsland All School Reunion was the Class of 1961 with nine the 14 class members present. These two photos represent the members now compared to when they were in 8th grade at Kingsland School.