Rison Shine Plans Christmas in July Shop Local Campaign

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. is spreading holiday cheer in the heat of summer with its Christmas in July campaign to support local businesses.July 1 through July 25, shoppers who spend money at local businesses will be entered in a drawing to win cash prizes of $175, $75 or $50.

Draft State Highway Plan Includes Upgrades for County

LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas State Highway Commission has released the Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for Federal Fiscal Years 2027-2030.The proposed plan includes pavement preservation programs for portions of Hwy. 8, Hwy. 79 and Hwy. 167 in Cleveland County.

Kickstart Kingsland Hosting Fourth of July Bingo, Spaghetti Supper

KINGSLAND - Kickstart Kingsland polled the community and decided to host bingo every other Saturday and plans to kick off the games with a special Fourth of July game this Saturday, July 4.The game starts at 5 p.m. at the old Kingsland school, 16650 US-79.

Webinar July 2 To Focus On New World Screwworm

LITTLE ROCK — Following the confirmation of New World screwworm in a Texas calf, a July 2 webinar hosted by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture will address concerns about animal and public health.

Rison Fire Department Holding Drawing for Deer Blind

RISON - The Rison Fire Department is hosting a drawing for a deer blind built by father-son duo Bill and Greg Walters as a fundraiser for the Fire Department. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 26 and are $5 each or five for $20.

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Arkansas National Guard Plans Flyover Above Rison This Tuesday

RISON - Festivities commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary will kick off this week as the Arkansas National Guard will conduct a flyover of military aircraft this Tuesday, June 30, in the skies over Rison.

Woodlawn Approves Teacher Merit Pay

RISON - The Woodlawn School Board approved a motion during a special meeting Monday night appropriating $14,500 from district funds for merit pay to teachers who earned bonuses under the LEARNS Act.Superintendent Dr.

Local Schools Feeling Impact From County’s Population Loss

RISON - Eighty years ago, the combined enrollment for the school districts in Cleveland County was nearly 3,700 students.

Kingsland Council Appoints Johnson Mayor

KINGSLAND - Mayor-elect Samantha Johnson got an early start on her new position when the Kingsland City Council appointed her to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Karen Wiscaver, who decided to resign the office.