Ronald, Martha Thompson Celebrate 70th Anniversary

Ronald and Martha Vaughn Brewer Thompson married Feb. 18, 1956 at her parents home in the “Y” community by Bro. Billy Joe Evans of Bethel No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church.The couple celebrates their 70th anniversary this week.

Rison Junior FBLA Students Place at District Conference

MONTICELLO - Rison Junior High School FBLA attended the District 3 Conference Wednesday, Feb. 4, on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Many of the 7-8th grade students competed and qualified for state in various competitive events.

Brown Second Runner Up in Miss Ark. Tech Pageant

RUSSELLVILLE - Persistence paid off for Kenleigh Garner.Garner, a 21-year old Arkansas Tech University senior from Hot Springs, was crowned the 70th Miss Arkansas Tech during a scholarship pageant at Witherspoon Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 6.

Stuckey Named to All Star Cheer Squad

RISON - Senior Captain Mallory Stuckey for being named to the Arkansas High School Coaches Association East All Star Cheer Squad. Mallory was the only cheerleader chosen from the 8-3A East Conference.  Mallory has been a Wildcat cheerleader for 6 years.

Woodlawn Board To Meet Tuesday

WOODLAWN - Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock has called a special meeting of the Woodlawn School Board for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the administration building.

Local Students on UAM Honors Lists

MONTICELLO — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) named 345 students to the  Dean’s  List  and 268 students to the Chancellor's List for the fall 2025 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM’s registrar.

Local Students on UA Little Rock Fall Dean's List

LITTLE ROCK - The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced the list of students who have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester.The Dean's List recognized over 1,900 students with superior academic performances at the end of the semester.

Local Students on SAU President's, Dean’s Lists

MAGNOLIA - Southern Arkansas University has announced that 473 students earned a 4.0 GPA for the fall 2025 semester and have been named to its President's List.

County Republicans Announce Monthly Meeting Speakers for March, April

RISON - The Republican Party of Cleveland County has announced the speakers for its next three monthly meetings that take place a noon the second Tuesday of each month in the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street in Rison:•    March 10: Eddie Joe Williams of Southern States Energy...

Bingo Set for Feb. 25 at Senior Center

RISON - The Area on Agency Rison Senior Center is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.The center offers exercise, bingo, fun and fellowship for the community.The center is located at 730 Pecan Street. For more information, call (870) 325-6259 or (870) 639-4114.