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90s Country Icon Bryan White headlined the festival closing out a day of live music on the Rise Up Rison Stage. (Photo by Nik Cagle)

Bryan White, Ward Davis Bring Large Crowd to Rison

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

RISON - Saturday's Rison in the Fall Festival drew its largest crowd yet with an estimated attendance of around 2,000 people throughout the day and a record number of vendors.

News

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CCSB Votes Not To Join Social Media Lawsuit

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

RISON - The Cleveland School Board voted not to join a lawsuit alleging that Meta...

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Early Voting Underway For General Election

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

RISON - Early voting is currently underway for the 2026 general election at the Hall-Morgan...

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Issue 3 Would Allow For Economic Development Districts

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Issue 3 is a state constitutional amendment concerning economic development in Arkansas.

News Briefs

Burn Ban Remains As Drought Persists

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Friday, October 23, 2026

RISON - Cleveland County remains under a burn ban as drought conditions persist and periods of low...

Waste Contractor Gives Clarification On Trash Collection, Big Item Pick-Up

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Friday, October 23, 2026

RISON - Big Smith Waste Services, Inc. is asking residents and businesses in Cleveland County to...

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Green House Cottages to Host Octoberfest Game Night Tuesday

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Friday, October 23, 2026

The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills will host an Octoberfest board game night from 5:30 to...

Sports

BIG NIGHT FOR EPPENGER

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Wildcats Rebound With 55-40 Victory Over Drew Central

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

RISON - What a difference a week can make.After suffering their only loss of the season the...

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Wildcats, Beavers Clash In Big 8-3A Showdown at Lake Village

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

RISON - With just three games left in the regular season, there is now a five-way tie atop the 8-3A...

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Junior Wildcats Blank Drew Central

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

MONTICELLO - Trent Pickett ran for 125 yards and scored a touchdown while quarterback Weston...

Free Range Conversations

Ward Davis

Singer-Songwriter Ward Davis Returns to Arkansas Oct. 10

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

RISON — Singer-songwriter Ward Davis is set to return to his South Arkansas roots next weekend when...

Cori Kennedy

Viral Country Sensation Cori Kennedy To Cap Tour Season at Fall Festival

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

RISON — Country music artist Cori Kennedy is set to wrap up her very first tour season with a...

Podcast Previews Rison's 2026 Football Season

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

RISON - This week's Free Range Conversations podcast features host Britt Talent discussing the...

Columns/Editorials

CCSO: Report from Lt. Brad Young, 10/10-10/16

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Good afternoon, everyone!I hope you’ve all had a great week!

Paws 4 Safety

Does Your Pet Smoke? If You Do, They Do

Kim Bradley

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Although your dog has never purchased a pack of cigarettes. And your cat has never struck a match.

Protect Cleveland County

Letter to Editor: A Call To Cleveland County Neighbors Regarding Damage

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Have You Experienced Property Damage from Out-of-State Contractors? We would like to hear from you.

Obituaries

Sheila McClellan Currier

Sheila Currier

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Friday, October 23, 2026

Shelia McClellan Currier was born April 13, 1961 and died October 21, 2026.

Royce Lisemby

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Royce Elton Lisemby, 79, of New Edinburg passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at St. Johns Place...

Paul Scarborough

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Monday, October 19, 2026

Paul Wayne Scarborough, 89, of Rison, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at his home.

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