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Parker Named To SACC Dean’s List

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
EL DORADO — South Arkansas Community College has released its President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for the fall 2024 term.To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have a grade-point average of between 3.0 and 3.75 for the fall semester, and be classified as full-time.

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School Lunches for Feb. 24-28

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Rison ElementaryMonday - pizza pasta, breadstick, chicken broccoli & cheddar soup, Breadstick, tater tots, Fruit.Tuesday - Beef Nacho, refried Beans, burger, tater tots, Fruit.Wednesday - Swedish meatballs, rice, roll, orange chicken, fried rice, Fruit.

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Pioneer Village Meeting Jan. 27

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
RISON - The Pioneer Village will host its monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cleveland County Veteran's Building, President Marty Bowlin has announced.
(Photo by Loletia Terry)

(Photo by Loletia Terry)

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Green House Cottages Host Valentine's Ball and Pageant

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
RISON - The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills hosted its 2025 Valentine’s Day Ball/King and Queen Pageant Friday, Feb. 14. Edna Robinson (left) was crowned Queen, and David Hendricks (right) was crowned King. The “Y” Extension Homemakers Club served as judges. 

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King Graduates from Harding University

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
SEARCY - Grant King of Rison is one of more than 300 students who received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates during the Fall 2024 commencement ceremony on Dec. 14, 2024.King received a Doctor of Pharmacy.

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New Edinburg All-School Reunion April 26 at Community Center

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
NEW EDINBURG - Re-New-ing Edinburg will once again be the sponsor of the New Edinburg All School Reunion on April 26, 2025 which has been held continuously approximately 40 years. This year's reunion will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WES JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - These Woodlawn Elementary students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month of January. Pictured left to right are: Grant Rushing (3rd Grade), Dalezya Pineda (1st Grade), Davis Huitt (5th Grade), Grace McDaniel (2nd Grade), Wyatt Parker (6th Grade), Hadley Smith (4th Grade). Not Pictured: Hudson Lavender (Kindergarten).

WES JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - These Woodlawn Elementary students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month of January. Pictured left to right are: Grant Rushing (3rd Grade), Dalezya Pineda (1st Grade), Davis Huitt (5th Grade), Grace McDaniel (2nd Grade), Wyatt Parker (6th Grade), Hadley Smith (4th Grade). Not Pictured: Hudson Lavender (Kindergarten).

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Woodlawn Elementary Students of the Month: January 2025

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

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Homestead Event Set For March 29

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
RISON - The Arkansas Homesteading Conference will be returning to the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison on Saturday, March 29, announced organizer Britt Talent.

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School Lunches for February 17-21, 2025

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Rison Elementary and Rison High SchoolMenu unavailable at time of publication.Woodlawn Elementary and Woodlawn High SchoolMonday - No School, President's Day.Tuesday - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, apple, roll, milk.