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Memorial Day Service May 24 at Union Methodist

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
RYE - The Annual Fourth Sunday in May Memorial Day/Decoration Day will be held at Union Cemetery and Enon Cemetery in Rye Sunday, May 24, 2026.Services will be at the Union Methodist Church at 10 a.m. for those who can attend.

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RUMC Hosting Dorey’s Fish Fundraiser June 11

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
RISON - Rison United Methodist Church’s Outreach Program will host a Dorey’s Fish Fry fundraiser Thursday, June 11 from 4-6 p.m. Plates are $20.00, and proceeds go for food for the pantry.The church is located at 800 Main Street.

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Cleveland County School Board to Meet on May 18

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board is moving its May school board meeting to 7 p.m. Monday, May 18, at the administration building, the district has announced.The Cleveland County School Board usually meets the second Monday of each month. 
Bottom row, left to right: Haylie Ashcraft, Dylan Phillips, Kinzlee Smith, Elayna Barber, Lincoln Wirtjes, Amelia Miller. Top row, left to right: Ariana Gonzales, Jayce Lloyd, Easton Ford, Ryan McGarity, Ezmae Babcock, Curtis Ballard, Kynslee McEntire, Layla Small.

Bottom row, left to right: Haylie Ashcraft, Dylan Phillips, Kinzlee Smith, Elayna Barber, Lincoln Wirtjes, Amelia Miller. Top row, left to right: Ariana Gonzales, Jayce Lloyd, Easton Ford, Ryan McGarity, Ezmae Babcock, Curtis Ballard, Kynslee McEntire, Layla Small.

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Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: April

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

School Lunches for May 11-15

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Golden crispy chicken strips, macaroni and cheese. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, fresh grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Toasty Cheese sandwich, fries.

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Bethel Cemetery Seeking Donations

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
NEW EDINBURG - Bethel Cemetery Association is asking for donations for the upkeep of the Bethel Cemetery.Donations can be mailed to Charletta Smith, P.O. Box 192, Kingsland, AR 71652.
Gun Raffle for Kingsland's Get Rhythm Festival

Gun Raffle for Kingsland's Get Rhythm Festival

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Gun Raffle for Kingsland's Get Rhythm Festival

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
KINGSLAND - Kickstart Kingsland is having a fundraiser for the Get Rhythm Music Festival. A raffle for a brand new Savage 110 Trail H 308 WIN gun. Tickets are $10 for one or $20 for three.Kickstart Kingsland accepts cash, check, money order, PayPal @kickstartkingsland and Cash App $kk71652.