News Briefs

Herald Will Close Early on Oct. 11

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Herald office will be closing at noon next Friday, Oct. 11, to help make preparations for Rison in the Fall, Publisher Britt Talent has announced.

WSD Sets Report To Public for Oct. 15

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School District will hold its annual Report to the Public at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the school cafeteria, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock has announced.The Woodlawn School Board will meeting immediately afterwards.

2023 Personal, Real Property Taxes Are Due By Oct. 15

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patty Wilson reminds county residents that the deadline to pay 2023 personal and real property taxes is Tuesday, Oct. 15. Failure to pay before the deadline can result in a 10 percent penalty added to your personal property and real estate taxes.

Wesley Chapel Reunion Sunday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
RISON - Wesley Chapel Cemetery Association Reunion will be held Oct. 6 at Wesley Chapel Church. The meal starts at 12:30 p.m.Please bring tables and chairs for eating. Annual business meeting will follow the meal. Discussions will include saving the church building.

County Health Unit To Hold Flu Shot Clinic This Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Health Unit will a drive-thru flu shot clinic (weather permitting) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the clinic located at 409 East Magnolia Street in Rison.There is no out-of-pocket expense to you, but bring insurance information if you have it.Visit healthyar.
2024 WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING COURT - Woodlawn High Scho ol held its 2024 Homecoming ceremony last Thursday on the football field at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. The Senior Homecoming Court included (left to right) Emily Ashcraft, Lilly Jo Bradley, Kaycee Davis, Kathryn Dixon, Lillie Faye McWhorter, Miss Football Sweetheart Lily White, 2024 Homecomign Queen Sarah Melhorn, Taylor Beatty, Kennedie Freyer, Presley Bradshaw, Grace Holland, Chloe Place, and Annie Davidson.

2024 WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING COURT - Woodlawn High Scho ol held its 2024 Homecoming ceremony last Thursday on the football field at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. The Senior Homecoming Court included (left to right) Emily Ashcraft, Lilly Jo Bradley, Kaycee Davis, Kathryn Dixon, Lillie Faye McWhorter, Miss Football Sweetheart Lily White, 2024 Homecomign Queen Sarah Melhorn, Taylor Beatty, Kennedie Freyer, Presley Bradshaw, Grace Holland, Chloe Place, and Annie Davidson.

Photo: 2024 Woodlawn High School Homecoming Court

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Wesley Chapel Reunion Oct. 6

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
RISON - Wesley Chapel Cemetery Association Reunion will be held Oct. 6 at Wesley Chapel Church. The meal starts at 12:30 p.m.Please bring tables and chairs for eating. Annual business meeting will follow the meal. Discussions will include saving the church building.

First Baptist Will Host Sister-to-Sister Sunday Afternoon

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
RISON - First Baptist Church on Mockingbird Lane in Rison near the fairgrounds will be hosting a Sister-to-Sister program entitled “Inviting Brothers” beginning at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29.Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Terry Reams, Sr.