Rison Elementary Artists of the Month

Bottom row, left to right: Alaynah Wells, Scarlett Womble, Riley Schults, Ean Rhodes, Clate Socia, Isabella Clark. Top row, left to right: Haley Hooks, Beau Herring, Emma Miller, Tanner Atkins, Denaysia McCloud, Annabelle Besaw, Karson Wilson, Jaidyn Randell.

Time Change for Cleveland County School Board May Meeting

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board will meet Monday,  May 12 at 7:30 p.m., 30 minutes later than previously scheduled, Superintendent Davy King has announced.

Mosley Reunion May 18 ay ‘Y’

Y - The family of J.C. and Goldie Mosley will hold its annual reunion Sunday, May 18 at the “Y” Community Center.A potluck lunch will begin at 12 noon.For more info, contact Patsy Bottom at (870) 325-6827.

Rison Starz, Vol. Firemen Dance Competition Set for July 25 at Fairgrounds

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. is proud to announce a one-night-only event to benefit two organizations in Rison - the Rison Volunteer Fire Department and the Rison Starz Dance Academy.

Food Giveaway May 10 at Thornton

THORNTON - Cayce's Charities will host a Free Food Giveaway Saturday, May 10 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Cayce's Food Bank by Cayce House.Cayce’s is located at 403 south second Thornton, AR 71766Lots of food, everyone welcome. Sponsored by Daniel, Candice and Joannie Cayce.

Busy Bees Bingo Thursday at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - Busy Bee Crafters EHC will host their monthly bingo game day this Thursday, May 8, from 1 until 3 p.m. at Kingsland City Hall. 

Woodlawn To Decide 2-Mill Tax Increase

RISON - Voters in the Woodlawn School District will be deciding the fate of a 2-mill tax increase request from the district when they head to the polls May 13 for the annual school election.

Sheriff Jack Rodgers Planning To Retire After Term is Finished

RISON - Cleveland County Sheriff Jack Rodgers made it official Monday and announced that he will be retiring from office when his current term ends on Dec. 31, 2026.

Deputy Michael Poss Announces Bid for Cleveland County Sheriff

RISON - Cleveland County Sheriff Deputy Michael Poss of Rison announced this week his intention to run for sheriff as a Republican in the 2026 election.Keden Shrum, also of Rison, have announced their intentions to run for the office next year.

Keden Shrum Looking To Return To Law Enforcement as Sheriff

RISON - Keden Shrum of Rison, a former sheriff’s deputy in Oklahoma, announced this week his intentions to run for Cleveland County Sheriff in the 2026 election.