School Lunches for Jan. 7-10

Rison ElementaryMonday - No School.Tuesday - Crispito with Mexican corn and refried beans, or beef fingers, tater tots and roll. Fruit choice with both.Wednesday - Taco soup with tortilla chips, or chicken tenders with tater tots and roll. Fruit choice with both.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Jan. 11 at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

Conservation Districy Offering $1,000 Local Scholarship

RISON - The Cleveland County Conservation District is offering a $1,000 scholarship for a local high school student. As well as receiving the District Scholarship, the winner will be eligible to compete at both the area and state level.

Transfer Station, Courthouse To Be Closed on Jan. 1

RISON - The Cleveland County Courthouse and the Cleveland Solid Waste Transfer Station on Hwy. 79 at Rison will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year's Day holiday. Both will return to regular business hours on Thursday, Jan. 2.

Last Chance for Pioneer Village Holiday Lights This Weekend

RISON - The Pioneer Village at Rison will open its annual holiday drive-thru light display this Friday, Dec. 20; and Saturday, Dec. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

Hop on Pop Blood Drive, Rison Shine BBQ Set for Jan. 7

RISON - The Hop on Pop Memorial Blood Drive will host a drive in Rison Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Rison Baptist Church, organizer Stacy Walz has announced.The drive is held through Our Blood Institute. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged by visiting obi.

Woodlawn Elementary Students of the Month: November 2024

WOODLAWN - These Woodlawn Elementary students were nominated by their hometown teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month.

Super Colossal Christmas Win at FBT

RISON - FBT Bank would like to congratulate Clate Socia on winning the super stocking prize during FBT Bank’s Christmas Open House!

Senior Center Issues Thank You

THANK YOU FROM THE SENIOR CENTER - A special thanks to all who came out to support the Rison Senior Center Christmas Open House at the Center (730 Pecan Street in Rison). Carolyn Earnest and Mike Malone were recognized for their work in putting the display of puzzles together.

Pesticide Applicator Training Jan. 7

RISON - The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Pesticide Applicator Training session on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, beginning promptly at 6 p.m.