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HAPPY 80TH - Sandra Wright turned 80 last week. She was honored with a celebration at the Cleveland County Rural Water office. Wright was a teacher in Rison for 29 years and continues to be an asset to the community. Submitted by Marty Bowlin.

HAPPY 80TH - Sandra Wright turned 80 last week. She was honored with a celebration at the Cleveland County Rural Water office. Wright was a teacher in Rison for 29 years and continues to be an asset to the community. Submitted by Marty Bowlin.

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Sandra Wright Celebrates 80th Birthday

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

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Martial Arts Classes Begin Feb. 13 in Rison

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
RISON - Grandmaster Han's Martial Arts classes will be hosted Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rison Church of Christ, beginning Feb. 13.For more info or to sign up, call or text Jeremy Fox at (501) 472-4859.

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Local Students on UCA Fall Dean’s List

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,500 students who were named to the fall 2024 Dean's List. Eligibility on the Dean's List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours.

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Vinson Named UCA Presidential Scholar

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
CONWAY - Isabelle Vinson of Rison, AR, was named a Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas for fall 2024.Vinson was among more than 1,200 students named as a Presidential Scholar. Students must achieve a 4.

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School Lunches for Feb. 10-14

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Rison Elementary and Rison High SchoolMenus unavailable.Woodlawn ElementaryMonday - Walking taco, pinto beans, baby carrots, fresh fruit variety.Tuesday - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, fresh fruit variety, roll.
Bottom row, left to right: Samuel Mang, Amelia Peterson, Savannah Adams, Titus Johnson, Amelia Miller; Top row, left to right: Emma Brown, Piper Phillips, Luella McKnight, Easton Gambill, Awnrey Bennett, Myleigh Dixon; Not pictured: Lyhann Belmares and Brittan Lucas.

Bottom row, left to right: Samuel Mang, Amelia Peterson, Savannah Adams, Titus Johnson, Amelia Miller; Top row, left to right: Emma Brown, Piper Phillips, Luella McKnight, Easton Gambill, Awnrey Bennett, Myleigh Dixon; Not pictured: Lyhann Belmares and Brittan Lucas.

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Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: January 2025

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

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Rison Methodist Food Pantry Feb. 22

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 22.The church holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.

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Food Giveaway Feb. 15 at Thornton

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
THORNTON - Cayce's Charities will host a Free Food Giveaway Saturday, Feb. 15 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Cayce's Food Bank by Cayce House.Cayce’s is located at 403 south second Thornton, AR 71766Lots of food, everyone welcome. Sponsored by Daniel, Candice and Joannie Cayce.