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‘Free Tree Friday’ In Rison April 18

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
LITTLE ROCK - Local residents will have an opportunity to pick up some free bare root tree seedlings during the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s “Free Tree Friday” to be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 18, at the Pioneer Village, 200 Yaney Street in Rison.

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Walk to Honor Arkansas Cancer Patients May 3 in Little Rock

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
LITTLE ROCK - The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will host a "Be A Part of The Cure Walk" Saturday, May 3 in Little Rock.The walk to honor all Arkansas cancer patients will begin at 8 a.m. at War Memorial Stadium and Outdoor Course.

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Veterans Benefits Clinic April 5

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
RISON - The US Department of Veterans Affairs will host a Veterans Benefits Clinic Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cleveland County Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street in Rison.Veterans will get one-on-one assistance with claims, PACT act, VA eligibility, pension questions,...
The Rison High School Student of the Month for January for grades 7-9 is Maddie Shirey. Maddie is a freshman and is the daughter of Jeremy and Jessica Shirey. She is a member of the Sr. Beta Club and has cheered for two years for the Rison Junior High School Wildcats. Maddie is also an honor student.

The Rison High School Student of the Month for January for grades 7-9 is Maddie Shirey. Maddie is a freshman and is the daughter of Jeremy and Jessica Shirey. She is a member of the Sr. Beta Club and has cheered for two years for the Rison Junior High School Wildcats. Maddie is also an honor student.

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Rison High School Students of the Month: January

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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Local Artist Featured by Arkansas Heritage Council

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Belinda Lawson, a local artist from Pine Bluff and former art teacher for Rison High School, has been profiled by the Arkansas Heritage Arts Council for the Juried Artist Directory. Lawson’s profile can be viewed online at ArkansasHeritage.com

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School Lunches for March 31-April 4

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Rison Elementary Monday - Southwest lasagna, green beans, herb breadstick, breaded beef fingers, French fries, fresh Fuji apple, tossed salad.Tuesday - Chicken and cheese crispito, seasoned black beans, crinkle cut fries, fresh whole fruit, tossed salad.Wednesday - Macaroni and cheese, broccoli,...

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Bangs Vaccinations Scheduled April 14

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
RISON - Any person that has heifer cattle ages 4 to 12 months and would like to have them Bangs vaccinated, please call the Cleveland County Extension Office at 870-325-6321 by April 1. Please provide the number of heifers to be vaccinated as well as directions to your farm.

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Egg Hunt Saturday at Thornton

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
THORNTON - Cayce's Charities will have a Giant Easter Hunt in Thornton on the empty lot across the street from the Thornton post office this Saturday, March 29 at 10:30 a.m. Don't be late or you will miss the egg hunt. The address is 917 South 1st street Thornton, AR 71766. Everyone is welcome.
Bobby Terry Memorial Golf Tourn. To Benefit Rison Baseball

Bobby Terry Memorial Golf Tourn. To Benefit Rison Baseball

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Bobby Terry Memorial Golf Tourn. To Benefit Rison Baseball

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
PINE BLUFF - The Bobby Lee Terry Memorial Golf Tournament, benefiting the Rison High School Baseball Team, will be held Saturday, May 3.The 4-Man Scramble kicks off at 1:30 p.m. at Jaycee Golf Course, 629 Jaycee Drive in Pine Bluff. A lunch is provided at 12 noon.The cost is $200 per team.