County Contributing More for Road Aid

RISON - County Judge Jimmy Cummings informed the Cleveland County Quorum Court Monday night that the county will have to chip in more than expected to complete a state aid project to pave portions of two county roads in the New Edinburg area.

County Teams Sweep Regionals

Woodlawn Graduation is Tuesday

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn High School Class of 2024, consisting of 50 seniors, will graduate at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in the auditorium of the Pine Bluff Convention Center.

Rison Graduation Set For May 16

RISON - The Rison High School Class of 2024, consisting of 62 seniors, will graduate at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, on the football field at the George Walker Field of Champions next the high school.

Roberts Unveils Strategy To Save $3.3 Million Grant

RISON - The Rison City Council backed Mayor Charles Roberts’ recommendation not to pursue a $1.4 million loan to make up for a shortfall of a grant being used to improve the water distribution system in Rison.“We cannot afford a $1.

ARDOT Awards Bid To Repave Hwy. 114

LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced this week that Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Company has been awarded a $5.2 million bid to resurface more than eight miles Hwy. 114 in Cleveland County.ARDOT said the project includes repaving 8.4 miles of Hwy. 114 from the Hwy.

Backyard Workshop Friday in Rison

RISON - The Soil and Water Conservation Society will host a Backyard Conservation Workshop Friday, May 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 309 Mockingbird Lane in Rison.Learn how to incorporate conservation and enhance wildlife in your backyard.

Rison Students Experience Foods From 'Hatchet' Book

BRINGING 'HATCHET' TO LIFE - Corrie Coates, director of dining services for the Cleveland County School District, met with 5th graders from Rison Elementary last week to simulate some of the foods that the main character from the book 'Hatchet' would eat.

Rison FBLA Featured in State Organiz. Newsletter

RISON - Rison High School’s Future Business Leaders of America were recently featured in the Arkansas Business Leader newsletter:In the heart of Rison, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter has embraced the true spirit of Christmas through their remarkable acts of generosity and...

School Lunches for May 6-10

Rison ElementaryMonday -  mashed potato bowl or Bosco stick.Tuesday - soft taco or hamburger.Wednesday - chicken alfredo or chicken sandwich.Thursday - chili dog or grilled cheese.Friday - Pizza, pizza and sidekicks (+nachos for 4-6 grade).