Free Range Conversations

NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT - A construction crew prepares to pour concrete for the new “bar screen” that will be part of Rison’s new wastewater treatment facility going in at the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station on Hwy. 79 in Rison. Joe Freyer, utilities director for the City of Rison, explained the bar screen keeps organic and inorganic solids out of the aeration lagoon. Rison received a $3.9 million grant for the renovating the wastewater treatment plant. (Photo compliments of Joe Freyer)

NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT - A construction crew prepares to pour concrete for the new “bar screen” that will be part of Rison’s new wastewater treatment facility going in at the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station on Hwy. 79 in Rison. Joe Freyer, utilities director for the City of Rison, explained the bar screen keeps organic and inorganic solids out of the aeration lagoon. Rison received a $3.9 million grant for the renovating the wastewater treatment plant. (Photo compliments of Joe Freyer)

Free Range Conversations, Episode 29: Mayor Roberts Gives Update On Infrastructure Plans for Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
RISON - For the latest episode of the Free Range Conversations podcast, Mayor of Rison Charles Roberts gives listeners a glimpse at upcoming construction plans for Rison.
Herald File Photo: March 7, 2008

Herald File Photo: March 7, 2008

Winter Storm Predicted for Thursday, Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
RISON - As meteorologists are predicting anywhere from 6 to 10 inches of snow or wintry mix for Cleveland County at the end of this week, taking precautions in advance will help you be prepared for the winter storm.The Arkansas Department of Transportation began treating local highways on Tuesday.
Gov. Sarah Sanders (center) visits with Frank Wilson (left) and Harrell Wilson (right) during the Wilson Brothers Lumber Company Christmas Barbeque held Tuesday at the Wilson Brothers shop on Hwy. 35 at the Staves community. Hundreds of people ranging from sawmill workers to politicians enjoy a large plate of brisket, pulled pork and ribs at the annual event. The governor took time to take photos with many of those attending the event.

Gov. Sarah Sanders (center) visits with Frank Wilson (left) and Harrell Wilson (right) during the Wilson Brothers Lumber Company Christmas Barbeque held Tuesday at the Wilson Brothers shop on Hwy. 35 at the Staves community. Hundreds of people ranging from sawmill workers to politicians enjoy a large plate of brisket, pulled pork and ribs at the annual event. The governor took time to take photos with many of those attending the event.

Free Range Conversations, Episode 24: Wilson Family Creates Christmas BBQ Tradition for Community

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
RISON - When the Wilson family started preparing a Christmas meal for employees of Wilson Bros. Lumber Company in the 1980s, they never expected it to grow beyond the company - much less feeding hundreds if not thousands three decades later.