County Democrats Meeting Saturday for Officer Election

RISON - The Democratic Party of Cleveland County will hold its officer elections Saturday, Feb. 15 at 12 p.m. at the Hall-Morgan building.

Ronald, Martha Thompson Celebrate 69th Anniversary

Ronald and Martha Vaughn Brewer Thompson married Feb. 18, 1956 at her parents home in the “Y” community by Bro. Billy Joe Evans of Bethel No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church.The couple celebrates their 69th anniversary this week.

School Lunches for February 17-21, 2025

Rison Elementary and Rison High SchoolMenu unavailable at time of publication.Woodlawn Elementary and Woodlawn High SchoolMonday - No School, President's Day.Tuesday - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, apple, roll, milk.

Letter to Editor: Cleveland County Cares Thanks Donors for Year-Long Support

Cleveland County Cares  would like to thank every individual and business that contributed to the Care Fund’s Christmas efforts this past December.Because of the support of those listed below, we were able to provide Christmas to around 85 kids, our largest Christmas giving yet.

Letter to the Editor: Rison Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony 'Done Up Right'

Those Risonians who could not make the first annual Rison Sports Hall of Fame held in White Hall last week missed the start of a great annual event.

EOC/CDCAA Board Meeting Tuesday

RISON - PBJCEOC/CDCAA will be conducting the Monthly Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. at 200 N. Main Street in Rison.To join via zoom, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82280812688?pwd=7PaN7VUeaSrOGMTKnzEbgpu6kHPjN6.

Rison Junior FBLA Competes at District

RISON - Rison Junior High FBLA attended District 3 FBLA Competition on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Monticello on Wednesday, Feb. 5.The club received second in largest club membership per market share and fourth in total largest club membership.

First Birthday Request for Local Animal Shelter

RISON - James Michael Haywood celebrated his first birthday Feb. 6.He requested supplies for an animal shelter as gifts and Rison Paws for a Cause is the recipient.He is the son of Kyle and Ellen Haywood of Fayetteville, and grandson of Terry and Melissa Haywood of Rison.

Local Students Named To ASU Honors Lists

JONESBORO – Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2024 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study.

Bradley Declared Cleveland County Spelling Bee Champion

WOODLAWN - Elin Bradley, 8th grade student from Rison, was declared the Cleveland County Spelling Bee Champion Jan. 31. Woodlawn Schools hosted this year's county spelling bee which consisted of a total of ten spellers.