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County Democrat Convention April 20

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
RISON - The Democrat Party of Cleveland County will host its County Convention on April 20, 2024 in the Hall-Morgan Building beginning at 12 noon until 4 p.m. All committee members are required to attend.
Nursing Home Demolition Begins

Nursing Home Demolition Begins

Nursing Home Demolition Begins

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
RISON - A trackhoe sits idle Monday after taking down a section of the former Cleveland County Nursing Home facing Fifth Street in Rison last week. Huntley Dirt Works of Sulphur Springs began tearing down the facility last week.
RISON ELEMENTARY ARTISTS OF THE MONTH: MARCH - Bottom row, left to right: Lia Arp, Bryant Branch, Brentleigh Dodds, Olivia Lawson, Emily Morales, Jaxson Pennington; Top row, left to right: Ayden Spenc er, Laycee McMahon, Draven Dominguez, Ireland Horne, Annabelle Besaw, Piper Phillips, Jett Gray, Tessa Stephenson.

RISON ELEMENTARY ARTISTS OF THE MONTH: MARCH - Bottom row, left to right: Lia Arp, Bryant Branch, Brentleigh Dodds, Olivia Lawson, Emily Morales, Jaxson Pennington; Top row, left to right: Ayden Spenc er, Laycee McMahon, Draven Dominguez, Ireland Horne, Annabelle Besaw, Piper Phillips, Jett Gray, Tessa Stephenson.

Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: March

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024

New Edinburg All School Reunion Planned April 27

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
NEW EDINBURG - Re-Newing Edinburg will once again be the sponsor of the New Edinburg All School Reunion which has been held continuously since the mid 80s or approximately 40 years. The event was first held at the New Edinburg School and recently moved to the New Edinburg Community Center.
Elin Bradley

Elin Bradley

Rison Students of the Month: March

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
ELIN BRADLEY, a 7th grader at Rison Middle School, was named March student of the month for grades 7-9. She is the granddaughter of Michele Northrop and James Johnson. Her activities and honors include Junior Beta Club, Student Council, G.T., Junior Quiz Bowl and FBLA.

School Lunches for April 8-12

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Rison ElementaryMonday - Eclipse Party: Fun Lunch with Sun Chips, chocolate sun butter, & croissant or Eclipseroni Pizza, Sunbelievable Sidekicks.Tuesday - nacho or hamburger. Wednesday - Hot ham & cheese or chicken sandwich.Thursday - Chicken Combo or Mini Corndogs.

Herald Collecting Petition Signatures

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Herald is collecting signatures for petitions supporting the Arkansas Government Disclosure Amendment of 2024 and the Arkansas Government Disclosure Act of 2024 to assure transparency within state and local government.

Rison Mayor Seeking Pickleball Interest

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
RISON - Anyone interested in starting up pickleball games in Rison should contact Mayor Charles Roberts at City Hall, (870) 325-6381.Roberts said he is gauging the local interest before possibly pursuing a grant to install a court in Rison.
Photo by Meredith Wilkins

Photo by Meredith Wilkins

Hargis Signs with UAM

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
WOODLAWN - Woodlawn High School Senior Chloe Hargis has officially committed to joining the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) cheerleading squad. At a signing ceremony held March 26, Hargis solidified her dedication to the sport she loves, marking a milestone in her athletic journey.