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The Woodlawn Bears baseball team pose for a photo after defeating the Riverside Rebels 3-2 in the state semifinals Saturday. (Photo Courtesy of Kelvin Scott, Cardboard Sports)

The Woodlawn Bears baseball team pose for a photo after defeating the Riverside Rebels 3-2 in the state semifinals Saturday. (Photo Courtesy of Kelvin Scott, Cardboard Sports)

Woodlawn Baseball, Softball Teams Earn State Title Berths

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

RISON - The Woodlawn Bears and Woodlawn Lady Bears are both headed to their respective Class 2A State Championship games after each knocked off their Riverside High School counterparts in the state tournament semifinals Saturday at Palestine-Wheatley High School.

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CRUISIN’ CLEVELAND COUNTY RIDE RETURNS - The fourth annual Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride will cruise through the county Saturday, June 6. Four of five routes will begin at the Pioneer Village in Rison, while the new expanded gravel route will begin at the Kingsland School.

CRUISIN’ CLEVELAND COUNTY RIDE RETURNS - The fourth annual Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride will cruise through the county Saturday, June 6. Four of five routes will begin at the Pioneer Village in Rison, while the new expanded gravel route will begin at the Kingsland School.

Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride Expands Routes, Activities

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
RISON — Cleveland County is gearing up for a weekend of high-energy recreation and southern...
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CRUISIN’ CLEVELAND COUNTY RIDE RETURNS - The fourth annual Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride will cruise through the county Saturday, June 6. Four of five routes will begin at the Pioneer Village in Rison, while the new expanded gravel route will begin at the Kingsland School.

CRUISIN’ CLEVELAND COUNTY RIDE RETURNS - The fourth annual Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride will cruise through the county Saturday, June 6. Four of five routes will begin at the Pioneer Village in Rison, while the new expanded gravel route will begin at the Kingsland School.

Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride Expands Routes, Activities

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
RISON — Cleveland County is gearing up for a weekend of high-energy recreation and southern...
THE FIRST FIRST RESPONDER - Communications Coordinator for the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department Erica Best is one of the first voices someone will hear in the moment of a crisis. Best shares her experiences over nearly 30 years as a dispatcher in the latest episode of the Free Range Conversations podcast, streaming now.

THE FIRST FIRST RESPONDER - Communications Coordinator for the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department Erica Best is one of the first voices someone will hear in the moment of a crisis. Best shares her experiences over nearly 30 years as a dispatcher in the latest episode of the Free Range Conversations podcast, streaming now.

Voice in the Chaos: 911 Dispatchers Recognized as First Responders

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
RISON - In a move that mirrors a growing national effort, the Cleveland County Quorum Court...
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Obituaries 

Tolese Crabb

Tolese Crabb

Tolese Crabb

News Staff
Friday, May 22, 2026
Tolese Crabb, 74, of Springdale, AR was born July 28th, 1951 in Warren, Arkansas and raised in...
Joe Taylor

Joe Taylor

Joe Taylor

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Joe Pate Taylor, 71, of Rye, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 6.
Tina Keener

Tina Keener

Tina Keener

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2026
Tina Lorraine Keener, 65, of Hampton passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Baptist Medical Center in...
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