Ava Stell watches the fireworks at the Green House Cottages of Southern Hills with her grandfather, Ricky Farrer, on Independence Day (Photo by Libby Stell).
Hometown Fourth of July
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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New Edinburg Gathering at Bridge Creek
New Edinburg Gathering at Bridge Creek
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NEW EDINBURG - Once again we can truthfully say our hearts were blessed with a wonderful get together! One would have not realized the temps were as high since the Bridge Creek Cabin was cool and very comfortable.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Toys for Tots Youth Ambassadors Kymberly Yarnell (2024-25) and Clara Strother (2025-26) were on hand to assist with the program.
Toys for Tots Literacy Program at County Library
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RISON - It was a day full of colorful stories at the Rison Library Wednesday, June 18 during the Color Our World Summer Reading Program. Local author and illustrator Matthew Yarnell provided two of his children’s books, Flome the Gnome and Flome the Gnome Counts to Twelve, for youth to enjoy.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Leopard Family Reunion
Leopard Family Reunion Held at 'Y'
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RISON - Organizers said the annual Leopard Family Reunion was a blessing this year with a whopping 62 in attendance, which packed the "Y" Community Center. We all had the best time with great fellowship, stories of the past and food galore! If you left hungry, it was your own doing.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Cleveland County Represented at 4-H Orama
Cleveland County Represented at 4-H Orama
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MALVERN - Cleveland County was represented well at the Ouachita 4H District Orama Tuesday in Malvern. We had seven students competing in Illustrated Talks. Pictured from left to right are: Olivia Thompson, Madelyn Thompson and Ben Hanks from our Homeschool 4H Club.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
BLACKSMITH CLUB USING SKILLS AT PIONEER VILLAGE
Blacksmith Club Using Skills at Pioneer Village
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RISON - At the May 4-H Blacksmith meeting, the students used the skills they are learning to help repair the sign at the Pioneer Village Blacksmith shop. The sign was blown down by high winds. The 4-Hers, under the leadership of Mr. Ed Montgomery, forged nails and hangers used to rehang the sign.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
WILSONS NAMED YARD OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE
Yard of the Month: June 2025
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RISON - Cleveland County Yard of the Month for June has been presented to James and Karla Wilson of the ‘Y’ Community.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Re-New-ing Edinburg Donates to Fire Department
Re-New-ing Edinburg Donates to Fire Department
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NEW EDINBURG - Re-New-ing Edinburg expressed its appreciation to the New Edinburg Volunteer Fire Department by donating $1,500 to the fire department on Monday, June 2 at the department’s regular fire drill.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Rison Church of Christ Honors Local First Responders
Rison Church of Christ Honors Local First Responders
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RISON - Keden Shrum, preacher for the Rison Church of Christ, presents Arkansas State Trooper James Ryan Reed with meal tickets to be used at any restaurant in Rison as part of the church’s First Responders Appreciation Month.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Miss Boomtown Alli Beth King and Miss Mt. Nebo Savannah Brown (Photo by Michelle Roberts)
Two With Ties To County Will Compete for Miss Arkansas
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RISON - Two cousins with deep Cleveland County roots are set to grace the stage at this year’s Miss Arkansas pageant set for June 7–14 at the Robinson Center in Little Rock.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025