News Briefs

Interest Meeting Set April 25 for American Legion

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Affairs Office at the Hall-Morgan Post at 404 Sycamore St in Rison, will hold a meeting Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m. for anyone interested in joining and restarting an American Legion Post in the county.This is open to all Honorably discharged Veterans.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry April 25

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 25.The church, located at 800 Main Street, typically holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.

RBC Youth Plan Soup/Salad Lunch, Auction on April 26

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
RISON - Rison Baptist Church Youth will have a Soup and Salad Luncheon/Auction in the Fellowship Hall following the morning worship service on April 26. You are also invited to the morning service at 10 a.m.There will be several large items to be auctioned off as well as baked goods.
Pictured left to right are: Sarah Mitchell, Austin Compton, Kathy Gusman, Jenny Wright, Angela Yarnell and Barbara Cox.

Pictured left to right are: Sarah Mitchell, Austin Compton, Kathy Gusman, Jenny Wright, Angela Yarnell and Barbara Cox.

Why Knots EHC Club Selects Quilt Winner

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
WHY KNOTS QUILT WINNER - The Why Knots EH Club had their quilt giveaway during the Pioneer Village Crafts Festival and the lucky winner was Kathy Gusman from Pansy. 
Rison FFA Banquet, Auction April 30 at Fairgrounds

Rison FFA Banquet, Auction April 30 at Fairgrounds

Rison FFA Banquet, Auction April 30 at Fairgrounds

News Staff
Friday, April 17, 2026
RISON - Rison High School FFA will host a Blue and Gold Banquet and Auction Thursday, April 30 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.The BBQ Dinner and Awards will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the auction at 7 p.m.Plates are $10 per person and include a BBQ sandwich, two sides, dessert and a drink.

Interest Meeting Saturday to Restart American Legion Post

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Affairs Office at the Hall-Morgan Post at 404 Sycamore St in Rison, will hold meetings Saturday, April 18 and 25 at 10 a.m. for anyone interested in joining and restarting an American Legion Post in the county.This is open to all Honorably discharged Veterans.

School Lunches for April 20-24

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, fresh grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Golden crispy chicken strips, Mexican black bean salad. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries. Sides: Pinto beans, spring salad.
Bottom Row: L to R: Zoey Sanders, Macy Martin, Jason Stephenson, Alaura Besaw, Morgan Ballard. Top Row L to R: Kendal Fisler, Hoyt Crouse, Knox Morrison, Modesty Lee, Pyper Barber, Cooper Ward (Not pictured: Wyatt Landreth and Eli Mitchell.)

Bottom Row: L to R: Zoey Sanders, Macy Martin, Jason Stephenson, Alaura Besaw, Morgan Ballard. Top Row L to R: Kendal Fisler, Hoyt Crouse, Knox Morrison, Modesty Lee, Pyper Barber, Cooper Ward (Not pictured: Wyatt Landreth and Eli Mitchell.)

Rison Elementary Artists of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026