CCSB Accepts $12.4 Million Bid for Gym

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board unanimously approved a “guaranteed maximum price” of $12,393,687 from Clark Construction of Little Rock for building the new gym at the Rison School campus.

Woodlawn Will Not Have School Thursday

WOODLAWN -The Woodlawn School District has announced it will be closed on Thursday, May 21, using the district’s banked minutes to make-up the school day, the district has announced.

Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride Expands Routes, Activities

RISON — Cleveland County is gearing up for a weekend of high-energy recreation and southern hospitality as it hosts the fourth annual Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride on Saturday, June 6.

Arkansas Archery Students Capture Eastern Nationals

LITTLE ROCK - Archers ranging from fourth to 12th grades recently filled the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kent., to take their shot at the 2026 Eastern National Championship for the National Archery in the Schools Program.

Mainline Health Approved for Naloxone Hero Program

MONTICELLO — Mainline Health Systems has been approved for funding through the ARORP Naloxone Hero Program and will receive support from the Arkansas Naloxone Bank to expand access to naloxone for families and community members across south Arkansas.

Mainline Awarded $30,000 Delta Dental Grant To Expand Star City Dental Clinic

STAR CITY — Mainline Health is proud to announce it has received a $30,000 grant from the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation to support the addition of a new dental operatory at its Star City Dental Clinic.

New Sidewalks Installed at the Courthouse

RISON - Anyone accessing the eastside doors at the Cleveland County Court know the sidewalks that once existed there have been buried under inches of soil for several years.

Woodlawn To Pursue $2.2 Million in Bonds

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board decided Monday night to pursue $2.2 million in construction bonds to help pay for construction of the new career education center as well as other possible projects.Meanwhile, Woodlawn Elementary Principal Zach Meyer and Woodlawn High School Principal T.J.

Rison High School Graduation To Be Held This Thursday

RISON - The Rison High School Class of 2026, consisting of 47 seniors, will graduate at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14 on the George Walker Field of Champions on the Rison High School campus.If inclement weather, school officials said the cereony will be moved to the high school gym.

Woodlawn High Plans Graduation For Tuesday, May 19

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn High School Class of 2026, consisting of 49 seniors, will hold its graduation ceremony at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at Woodlawn High School.