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County Candidate Forum Seeking Local Questions

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County Republican Committee will host a forum for Republican candidates in contested races for local offices. The forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 Hwy. 35 North near Rison.

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Rison FFA Fish Fry, Bingo Nov. 15

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
RISON - Rison FFA will host a fish fry and bingo fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.Each plate is $15 and includes a half pound of catfish fillets, fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, baked beans and condiments.Plates can be picked up between 5:30 and 7 p.m. Bingo will start...

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Kingsland Council To Meet Thursday

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
KINGSLAND - Kingsland City Council will meet for Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Kinsgland City Hall, Mayor Karen Wiscaver has announced. The Kingsland City Council meets the fourth Thursday of each month.

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Baby Shower Nov. 2 for Wards

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
RISON - There will be a baby shower for Lindsey and Tristan Ward on Nov. 2 at Rison Baptist Church at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall. It's a girl! They are registered at Walmart and Amazon.

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School Lunches for Oct. 27-31, 2025

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Rison Elementary Monday - Create: Chicken nuggets. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Fries, lettuce, tomato. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef nachos. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries. Sides: Refried beans, lettuce, tomato.
FALL INTO FITNESS 5K UNDER 28 MALE WINNERS - The top finishers i n the Under 28 Male Division at the Fall Into Fitness 5K at Rison in the Fall Saturday morning were (left to right) first, Kaleb Romero (19:50); second, Isaac Rowe (19:52); and third, Dakota Sullivan (23:02).

FALL INTO FITNESS 5K UNDER 28 MALE WINNERS - The top finishers i n the Under 28 Male Division at the Fall Into Fitness 5K at Rison in the Fall Saturday morning were (left to right) first, Kaleb Romero (19:50); second, Isaac Rowe (19:52); and third, Dakota Sullivan (23:02).

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Finishers at the Fall Into Fitness Run, Walk and Ride during Rison in the Fall

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Not Pictured: Fall Into Fitness 10K Bike Ride Finishers, Les Walz, Bruce Grubb and Jude Roberts.
These WES September “Paw”sitive Students of the Month were nominated by their homeroom teacher for their exemplary behavior! Back Row Left to Right - Paislee Vidrine (5th grade), Lucus Brockling (6th grade), Riley Reed (4th grade) Front Row Left to Right - Alexis Spakes (3rd grade), Grayson Sipes (2nd grade), Madisyn Shell (1st grade), Emerson Ashcraft (Kindergarten).

These WES September “Paw”sitive Students of the Month were nominated by their homeroom teacher for their exemplary behavior! Back Row Left to Right - Paislee Vidrine (5th grade), Lucus Brockling (6th grade), Riley Reed (4th grade) Front Row Left to Right - Alexis Spakes (3rd grade), Grayson Sipes (2nd grade), Madisyn Shell (1st grade), Emerson Ashcraft (Kindergarten).

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Woodlawn Elementary Students of the Month: September

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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Pink Out Rison Next Wednesday

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
RISON - Rison Shine and the City of Rison will sponsor a Pink Out Rison Day in observance of Breast Care Awareness Month!On Wednesday, Oct. 29, everyone in Rison is encouraged to wear pink and share your photos in the comments on the Rison Shine and City of Rison Facebook posts.