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BLACKSMITH CLUB USING SKILLS AT PIONEER VILLAGE

BLACKSMITH CLUB USING SKILLS AT PIONEER VILLAGE

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Blacksmith Club Using Skills at Pioneer Village

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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.
WILSONS NAMED YARD OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE

WILSONS NAMED YARD OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE

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Yard of the Month: June 2025

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
RISON - Cleveland County Yard of the Month for June has been presented to James and Karla Wilson of the ‘Y’ Community.
Re-New-ing Edinburg Donates to Fire Department

Re-New-ing Edinburg Donates to Fire Department

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Re-New-ing Edinburg Donates to Fire Department

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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.
Rison Church of Christ Honors Local First Responders

Rison Church of Christ Honors Local First Responders

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Rison Church of Christ Honors Local First Responders

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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.
Miss Boomtown Alli Beth King and Miss Mt. Nebo Savannah Brown (Photo by Michelle Roberts)

Miss Boomtown Alli Beth King and Miss Mt. Nebo Savannah Brown (Photo by Michelle Roberts)

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Two With Ties To County Will Compete for Miss Arkansas

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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.
Rison Junior High Cheerleaders

Rison Junior High Cheerleaders

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Rison Cheerleaders Soar at National Skills Camp

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Rison Wildcat Cheerleaders hosted a National Cheerleading Association (NCA) Skills Camp from May 29–31.Throughout the camp, both the high school and junior high squads received professional instruction in stunting, tumbling, and game-day preparation, setting the stage for a successful cheer...
Jayci Hoyt

Jayci Hoyt

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Hoyt Named Finalist in Art Competition

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
WOODLAWN - Jaci Hoyt, an 11th grade student from Woodlawn High School is one of the Finalists for the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes ARTEFFECT 2025 Competition. The 115 projects encompass 64 Unsung Heroes stories, including all seven Spotlight Unsung Heroes.
Annie Davidson

Annie Davidson

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Davidson Awarded at Young Artist Reception

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
WOODLAWN - Annie Davidson's art submission, Governor's Dreamhouse, received an award at the 2025 Governor’s Young Artist reception on May 13. She received the Secretariat Award along with a $100 check. Judges commented that the entry exemplifies happiness and joy.
Action groups under the Kickstart Cleveland County Community Development Initiative honored its volunteers for the year 2024 during a special 10-Year Anniversary Celebration Banquet Thursday, May 22. Not Pictured: Louis Talano, Volunteer of the Year from Re-New-ing Edinburg.

Action groups under the Kickstart Cleveland County Community Development Initiative honored its volunteers for the year 2024 during a special 10-Year Anniversary Celebration Banquet Thursday, May 22. Not Pictured: Louis Talano, Volunteer of the Year from Re-New-ing Edinburg.

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Kickstart Cleveland County Honors Volunteers of the Year

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
RISON - Action groups under the Kickstart Cleveland County Community Development Initiative honored its volunteers for the year 2024 during a special 10-Year Anniversary Celebration Banquet Thursday, May 22.Not Pictured: Louis Talano, Volunteer of the Year from Re-New-ing Edinburg.
Bottom row, left to right: Avery Atkins, Stephannie Scallion, Laci Billings, Lilly Ashcraft, Rebecca Matheson, Layton Baldwin; Top row, left to right: Owen Grubb, Wesleigh Leopard, Ja’Elle Caldwell, Braedyn Kimbrough, Lily Lancaster, Jayden Ruffin, Esmarelda VazQuez, Arianna Nelson.

Bottom row, left to right: Avery Atkins, Stephannie Scallion, Laci Billings, Lilly Ashcraft, Rebecca Matheson, Layton Baldwin; Top row, left to right: Owen Grubb, Wesleigh Leopard, Ja’Elle Caldwell, Braedyn Kimbrough, Lily Lancaster, Jayden Ruffin, Esmarelda VazQuez, Arianna Nelson.

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Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: May

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025