Great South Ark. Junk Hunt Runs This Thursday-Sunday

RISON - The fall run of the Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt kicks off this Thursday.The four-day hunt runs Thursday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 13 across the southern portion of the state featuring more than 600 miles of yard sales.

Letter to the Editor: Importance of Emergency Radio Operations, Comm.

To the people of Cleveland County:We all have seen the damage done by Hurricane Helene, larger than Katrina with higher winds and more torrential rains. Still thousands of people are cut off from communications, electricity, cell phones, media, groceries medications and fuel.

Rison High School Announces 2024 Homecoming Royalty

RISON HOMECOMING ROYALTY ANNOUNCED - Rison High School has announced its 2024 Homecoming Royalty participating in ceremonies Friday, Oct. 18.

School Lunches for Oct. 14-18

Rison ElementaryMonday - OUT.Tuesday - Chicken and Cheese Crispito, Black Beans, burger, tater tots, Fruit.Wednesday - Cheesy chicken casserole, cauliflower, roll, Tomato Soup, Grilled cheese, Fruit.Thursday - Chicken Nuggets, Au Gratin Potatoes, roll, chicken sandwich, Tater Tots, Fruit.

Photos: Rison Elementary Artists of the Month

RISON ELEMENTARY ARTISTS OF THE MONTH, AUGUST/SEPTEMBER - Bottom row, left to right: Kathryn Jackson, Carter Reed, Harmoni Kenward, George Lodua, Jase Marshall, and Bentley Henry.

Yarnell Named Ambassador For Toys for Tots Program

RISON - Toys for Tots is the Nation's flagship children's Christmastime charity, but the Program extends to helping children and families in need year-round.

‘Rison in the Fall’ Expecting Large Crowd

RISON - This Saturday, large crowds can be expected to fill the streets of Downtown Rison as the city prepares for the Rison In The Fall Festival, which opens to the public at 12 noon Saturday, Oct. 12.

Lee Named to SNHU President’s List

MANCHESTER, NH - Kaitlyn Lee of Rison has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Summer 2024 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.

Wright Initiated Into Sigma Kappa

CONWAY - Aubree Wright, of Rison, was initiated into Sigma Kappa at the University of Central Arkansas.More than 370 students were initiated into Panhellenic or Interfraternity Council organizations during the fall 2024 semester.

Kingsland Heritage Music Festival Set for Oct. 19

KINGSLAND - Kickstart Kingsland will host the Kingsland Heritage Music Festival Saturday, Oct. 19 under the Water Tower.Music begins at 1 p.m. with performances from The Experience, Octember, We R Called, CS Dubb, Kim Griffin Band, Laura Caroline, Kaela Taylor and more to be announced.