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Rockdale High School Class of 2026 received their diplomas on Friday night under partly cloudy skies with a packed stadium at Tiger Field.

Rockdale High School Class of 2026 received their diplomas on Friday night under partly cloudy skies with a packed stadium at Tiger Field.

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More from Friday’s Rockdale High School Graduation

News Staff
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:50
Photos by Steve Young and Kyle Cooke

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New eatery brings more dining options to Milano

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:50
Milano has a new place to eat! The Barnyard Market at 221 East Ave. C (US 79) is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Make sure to stop by and tell them howdy! RAIN— I know many of you are thankful for the recent rains.
Rotary Scholarship winners (not in order) Brody Willard $2,000, Destinee Bluford $2,000, Blake Vance $1,000, Chase Nadeau $1,000, Alex Cooper $1,000, Emily Zientek $1,000, Jayden Davenport $1,000, Grace Patton $1,000, Aaliyah Aspilaire $1,000, Zarriah Arvizu $1,000 and Mason Lillard $1,000 with Macy Wages and Melissa Barchuch.

Rotary Scholarship winners (not in order) Brody Willard $2,000, Destinee Bluford $2,000, Blake Vance $1,000, Chase Nadeau $1,000, Alex Cooper $1,000, Emily Zientek $1,000, Jayden Davenport $1,000, Grace Patton $1,000, Aaliyah Aspilaire $1,000, Zarriah Arvizu $1,000 and Mason Lillard $1,000 with Macy Wages and Melissa Barchuch.

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Rockdale High School’s 2025-26 Awards Ceremony

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Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:50

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QUICK LOOK

News Staff
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:50
Rockdale Community Homecoming is fast approaching. Scheduled for Sunday, June 14, at the KC Hall. The honored family this year is the family of Harold and Martha Parsley, deceased, whose family lives in Rockdale. Also honored will be the graduates of Rockdale High School classes 2001, 1976 and 1951.
After a threat of rain, a packed stadium of attendees enjoyed nice weather watching the RHS Class of 2026 receive their diplomas

After a threat of rain, a packed stadium of attendees enjoyed nice weather watching the RHS Class of 2026 receive their diplomas

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RHS graduates 123 students Friday

News Staff
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:50
Rockdale High School’s 2026 graduation was held Friday night at Tiger Field starting off with processional of the students entering the field while “pomp and Circumstance” was played by the Big Blue Band under the direction of Samuel Long, Jr.
MARC Ride fundraiser to be held June 14th

MARC Ride fundraiser to be held June 14th

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MARC Ride fundraiser to be held June 14th

News Staff
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:50
The 25th annual MARC Ride will take place on June 13 at The Ranch. The ride is the largest fundraiser the center receives. In 24 years, the ride has raised $618,000. R ide reg ist ration begins at 9 a.m. and the first bikes will leave at 11 a.m. The fee is $20 per rider or $25 with a passenger.

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Rotary Club’s ‘Project Cool’

News Staff
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:50
Rockdale Rotary Club will be actively collecting donations of 20-inch new box fans and/or cash starting May 18 and running through June 12.. This is an annual event created by the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center several years ago.
SCHOLARSHIPS— This year the Joe Wayne Cleveland Memorial Scholarships for $1,000 each went to Chase Nadeau and Brody Willard, shown here with Cleveland family members—(L-R) Kenny Cleveland, Shellea Griner, Sarah Cleveland and Nikki Kirk. See more photos from last Wednesday’s Rockdale High School award ceremony on page 6B.

SCHOLARSHIPS— This year the Joe Wayne Cleveland Memorial Scholarships for $1,000 each went to Chase Nadeau and Brody Willard, shown here with Cleveland family members—(L-R) Kenny Cleveland, Shellea Griner, Sarah Cleveland and Nikki Kirk. See more photos from last Wednesday’s Rockdale High School award ceremony on page 6B.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

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Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:50
SCHOLARSHIPS
POLICE REPORT

POLICE REPORT

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One felony arrest this week by RPD

News Staff
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • Darnell Benson Jr., 33, Rockdale, was arrested by Lt. Hubnik and Ofc. Meadows for a sexual assault warrant.

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FIRE CALLS

News Staff
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:38
Rockdale VFD Responded to: • US 79 near CR 347 Loop along with Milano VFD for a one vehicle rollover on May 14 at 5:59 a.m. • 1390 CR 314 for a residential fire along with Milano VFD on May 14 at 7:32 p.m. • Western Hills Road near US 79 for a vehicle on fire on May 16 at 12:55 p.m.