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Homecoming Sunday at Kingsland MBC

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
KINGSLAND - Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church will hold Homecoming service Sunday, June 1 at 10 a.m. Bro. Rick Bolin Pastor has announced.Tony Atkins will bring the Homecoming message, special music and potluck dinner will be served. 

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RHS Boosters Begin Membership Drive

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
RISON - The Rison Booster Club is launching its summer membership drive for Rison High School alumni and supporters interested in helping the school’s athletic programs.
Hop on Pop Blood Drive

Hop on Pop Blood Drive

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Hop on Pop Memorial Blood Drive June 23 in Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
RISON - The Hop on Pop Blood Drive, organized by Stacy Walz through Our Blood Institute will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, June 23 at Rison Baptist Church.Appointments can be scheduled online at https://www.yourbloodinstitute.

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Updated Hours at Solid Waste Transfer Station

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
RISON - Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings has announced updated hours at the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station until further notice.The Transfer Station is open Monday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

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Taylor-Cash Reunion June 7 at Staves Community Center

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
RISON - The annual Jess and Lottie Cash Taylor's family reunion will be held Saturday, June 7, at the Y (Staves) Com‐ munity Center.The reunion begins at 10 a.m. and will include a potluck lunch at 12 Noon. All relatives and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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
Photo by Karen Wiscaver

Photo by Karen Wiscaver

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Yard of the Month: May 2025

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
KINGSLAND - Larry and Janet Post at Post Farm (300 Russell Road Kingsland) were selected as May’s Yard of the Month couple by the Cleveland County Master Gardeners and County Cultivators.For more information on the award and nomination process, visit www.clevelandcountyarkansas.com 
(Submitted by Barbara Cox)

(Submitted by Barbara Cox)

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EHC Clubs Donate To CDCAA

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
RISON - The "Y" EHC and the "Why Knots" EHC joined forces to design drawstring bags, subsequently donated to Michele Talent of the Central Delta Community Action Agency (CDCAA) for use in dispensing personal care and hygiene items.