Articles by: CCARK

Hwy 79-63 Junk Hunt Set For Oct. 1-3

RISON – The fifth annual Hwy. 79-63 Junk Hunt is currently scheduled for Oct. 1-3 where it will run through Cleveland County with a new extension this year. Junk Hunt organizer Jennifer King said she expects this event to go forward during the COVD-19 pandemic as the Junk Hunt lends […]

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September Bluegrass Festival Postponed

The Bluegrass Festival originally scheduled for September 21, 2019 has been postponed due to schedule changes with the performers. The festival was to be held in conjunction with the South Arkansas Homesteading Conference held the same day. The Homesteading Conference will continue as planned. For information regarding the conference, visit […]

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Twitty & Lynn to Headline Rison in the Fall

Grandchildren of Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn to Perform at Oct. 5 Festival RISON – The 30th anniversary of the Rison in the Fall Festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 5, is set to rejuvenate the event into something bigger and better than ever – with headlining entertainment from family members of […]

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‘Steel Magnolias’ Sets Production Dates for July 20-Aug. 24

By Douglas Boultinghouse RISON – The Cleveland County Community Theater is turning shades of “blush” and “bashful” for its 12th production – its biggest show to date – “Steel Magnolias,” set to open Saturday, July 20 in Rison at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. The theater’s production of the 1987 stage […]

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2nd Annual 4th of July Family Fun Celebration Announced

RISON – The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills at Rison is currently collecting donations to support a community fireworks show that will be held on the evening of July 4 as an Independence Day celebration. The fireworks show will coincide with Friends of Pioneer Village’s Second Annual Fourth of […]

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Rison Spring Fest Planned

The Rison Shine Spring Fest, presented by Rison Shine Downtown Development, will be held Saturday, April 20, in downtown Rison. Last year, Rison Shine Downtown Development discussed the idea of coming up with a spring festival to compliment “Rison in the Fall” that has traditionally been held in October. Out […]

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Cleveland County Fair Set for Sept. 11-15

RISON – The Cleveland County Fair Tabloid, highlighting the annual fair set for Sept. 11-15, is available in this week’s Cleveland County Herald for subscribers residing within the county. It is also available digitally to download on this site, by clicking here. Additional printed copies are available at the Herald […]

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Fourth of July Family Fun Celebration

The Pioneer Village will host a Family Fun Celebration on the Fourth of July leading up to the fireworks show at the Green House Cottages of Southern Hills nearby. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 4. Admission is free. Highlights include: Car Show: Come show off your […]

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