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New Sidewalks Installed at the Courthouse

New Sidewalks Installed at the Courthouse

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New Sidewalks Installed at the Courthouse

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
RISON - Anyone accessing the eastside doors at the Cleveland County Court know the sidewalks that once existed there have been buried under inches of soil for several years.
Judge Declares May Extension Homemakers Month

Judge Declares May Extension Homemakers Month

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Judge Declares May Extension Homemakers Month

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
RISON - Cleveland County Judge Don Triplett signed a proclamation Wednesday, May 6 at Cleveland County Courthouse, proclaiming May to be Extension Homemakers Month.
Rison Band Boosters Present Scholarships

Rison Band Boosters Present Scholarships

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Rison Band Boosters Present Scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
RISON - The Rison Band Boosters recently presented five $500 scholarships to graduating seniors who were members of the Rison High School Marching Band. The awards were presented after the band’s spring concert on May 5.

School Lunches for May 18-22

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Chicken nuggets, beef gravy. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Garlic mashed potatoes, savory green beans. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Buffalo chicken dip, tortilla chips, salsa. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries.

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Memorial Day Service May 24 at Union Methodist

News Staff
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.Everyone is invited to participate in memory of their friends and family...

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RUMC Hosting Dorey’s Fish Fundraiser June 11

News Staff
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.To purchase tickets, contact Pam Martin at (870) 818-8909 or Claudia...

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Cleveland County School Board to Meet on May 18

News Staff
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.