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Warren School District Board of Education Announces Personnel Changes
The Warren School District Board of Education has made several personnel changes during its latest meeting, affecting both certified and classified staff positions. Katia Hammonds has resigned from her position as an ELL Paraprofessional at Warren High School. Certified Hire Recommendations. The Board has approved the following certified hires:. Dale...
UAM hires Arlicia Ortiz as head volleyball coach
Arlicia Ortiz has been named head volleyball coach at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Ortiz became the seventh head coach in program history. She succeeds Katrina English, who led the Cotton Blossoms the past two seasons. Ortiz spent the past three seasons as an assistant coach under Reeshemah Johnson...
Timeline: Abortion amendment lawsuit in Arkansas
The group Arkansans for Limited Government has been fighting to get an abortion amendment on the November 2024 ballot, which has become a legal battle between it and Secretary of State John Thurston.
Arkansas secretary of agriculture asks attorney general to investigate possible Chinese ownership of Sebastian County business
Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward is asking Attorney General Tim Griffin to investigate a Sebastian County business for Chinese government ties.
Martin Luther King Jr. Commission talks about home ownership
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Homebuying has been a constant problem and challenge for many, especially in today's economy. To remedy this, the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission has partnered with US Bank to assist Arkansans who may not have the best chances to buy a house. They work with...
Food Preservation Workshop August 6
RISON - The Cleveland County Extension Service will host a food preservation workshop August 6, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the local Cleveland County Fairgrounds meeting room 309 Mockingbird Ln, Rison, AR 71665. With only 10 spots available, the hands-on workshop will cost each participant $10. To sign up for the workshop or for any other questions or concerns please call the Cleveland County Extension Office at (870)325-6321 or email dwatson@uada.edu.
Land of Legends Travel Association Meets in Rison
RISON - The Arkansas Land of Legends Travel Association brought its annual meeting to Rison's Pioneer Village last week. The travel association promotes Cleveland, Grant, Jefferson and Lincoln Counties. This summer, Land of Legends revitalized its Visitor's Guide with a new printed guide and interactive digital guide online. The Cleveland County Quorum Court and City of Rison went in together to purchase a full-page promotion in the guide. The guide features Cleveland County's highlights including its ties to music icon Johnny Cash, the Saline River and upcoming events, such as the Rison in the Fall Festival, Arkansas Homesteading Conference, Food Truck Friday, County Fair and more. Printed copies of the guide are available statewide at all travel centers. Locally, guides can be picked up at the Cleveland County Herald office, Cleveland County Courthouse and Rison City Hall. The digital guide can be accessed online at www.arlandoflegends.com.
Gunman claiming self-defense in Wednesday homicide at Camden
Camden Police are investigating the city’s second homicide in a week. Sgt. Ashley Watts of CPD Criminal Investigation Division said in a statement on Wednesday afternoon, July 24, 2024 that officers responded at 12:51 a.m. Wednesday to Spring Street. There was a report that shots had been fired and that one person was shot.
Donations Will Provide School Supplies For All Rison Students
RISON - Freedom Assembly and Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. have announced that school supplies for all students K-12 in Cleveland County School District have been purchased and will be delivered to the school next week."We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support shown by our community for the Freedom Assembly and Rison Shine school supply fundraiser," said Freedom Assembly Pastors Kevin and Amber Hornaday.Rison Shine President Celeste Beatty echoes those sentiments on behalf of the officers and volunteers in the organization, "Without our community coming together, this tremendous gift would not be possible." Rison High School Principal LeTitia Walker and Rison Elementary Principal Angie Hudson have expressed their gratitude and support as well.According to Walker and Hudson, parents just need to send their students to school Wednesday, Aug. 14, with a backpack and all the supplies will be in the classrooms.Walker noted that for high school students, there are some exceptions based on classes. For students in classes that require a Ti-84 calculator, fabric and thread, or a camera scan disk, those items will still need to be purchased by parents. All other items are covered.“We are already working on donations for next year,” said Beatty. “Any donations that come in through Rison Shine's Back to School Bash on August 2 or through donations from the community and churches, are being held for next year's supply drive.”Joining Freedom Assembly and Rison Shine to make this year's contributions possible are: Amy Matthews, Laura Burns, Rison Baptist Church, Rison Church of Christ, Donald Almond, Frankie Harper, The Kloap Family, Dr. Chuck Kauffman, FBT Bank, Erica Koonce Best, Karen Robinson Lindsey, Frelis Schulz, Ms. Kathy, Gateway Bank, John Varnell, Kingsland United Methodist Church, Thomas Mitchell, The Schultz Family, Boni Craven, Dr. Mark and Debi Attwood, Jeff Fry, Pizza Pro of Rison, Amber Hipp, Melissa Haywood, Roy Phillips, Stacy…
Redfield Police Department captures suspect connected to vehicle theft
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Update -- The suspect has been captured by the Redfield Police Department. According to RPD, the Sheridan Police Department provided assistance which included a drone to complete the day-long search. Original -- According to the Redfield Police Department, a man identified as a white male...
Morrilton Chamber planning to hold car show, night golf tourney this fall
As the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce continues to prepare for some its traditional activities, like the annual teacher appreciation lunches and upcoming ribbon cuttings to celebrate new members, the organization is also planning a few new events that will be held this fall that leaders hope the entire community will be able to enjoy. One of the new events is a downtown car show that will be held Friday, September 27th. Chamber President Donnie Crain says that show and shine event will be held in conjunction with the annual Fall Swap Meet and Car Show on Petit Jean Mountain that same week...
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