UAM Announces Dean, Chancellor’s Lists for Fall 2024

MONTICELLO - The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) named 349 students to the Dean’s List and 240 students to the Chancellor's List for the fall 2024 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM’s registrar. Selection to the Dean's List requires a student to earn a grade point average of 3.

WBU ‘The Cast’ To Perform Sunday At Rison Baptist

RISON - Rison Baptist Church will host “The Cast” this Sunday, Feb. 2 for a special production at 5 p.m.“Near the Cross” is the theme as “The Cast” drama team embarks on its 2025 spring touring schedule.

School Lunches for Feb. 3-7

Rison ElementaryMonday - lasagna rollup, carrots, breadstick, beef fingers, mashed potato, Fruit.Tuesday - Crispito, broccoli, refried Beans, burger, tater tots, Fruit.Wednesday - Grilled chicken, sweet potato, roll, chicken sandwich, Tater Tots, Fruit.

Letter to the Editor: Generosity of Rison Helps Operation Christmas Child

The overwhelming generosity of the people of Rison, helped provide joy to children in need through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts this season. Across the U.S., the Samaritan's Purse project collected 10.5 million shoebox gifts in 2024.

Letter to the Editor: Senate Bill 14 Could Put Money Back In Your Hands

Feb. 1 is National Unclaimed Property Day, and as your state auditor and Arkansas’ unclaimed property administrator, my job is to return people their missing money as it is reported to my office.

Benny and Ann Dixon Celebrate 60th Anniversary

RISON - Benny and Ann Dixon of Rison will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this week.The couple married January 30, 1965 in Woodlawn.

Rison High School Students of the Month: December

Elin BradleyThe Rison High School Student of the Month for December for grades 7-9 is Elin Bradley. Elin is in the 8th grade and is the granddaughter of James Johnson. Her activities include Jr. Beta Club, Jr. FBLA, Jr. High Quiz Bowl, and Student Council. She is also the 8th grade class president.

Hunter To Speak Monday at Master Gardeners Meeting

RISON - The Cleveland County Master Gardeners have announced guests for their February and March meetings.Ms. Shawn Hunter will speak at the meeting Monday, Feb. 3 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.Douglas Stanton will speak at the following month’s meeting, Monday, March 3 at the Fairgrounds.

Cutters & Strutters Plan Squirrel Hunt Saturday

RISON - The Cleveland County “Cutters and Strutters” Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will conduct their annual squirrel hunt this  Saturday, Feb. 1.

Rash of Vehicle Thefts Reported in County

RISON - The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department is continuing an investigation into a rash of car thefts last week that resulted in two vehicles being recovered south of Rison and another still missing.