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Story Time Begins March 4 at Library

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
RISON - The Roy and Christine Sturgis Library of Cleveland County will begin its spring session of story time for preschoolers Wednesday, March 4 at 10:30 a.m.Any preschool child between the ages of 3 and 5 are welcome.

Annual Silas Johnson Sunday School Program March 8

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
RISON - First Baptist Church, 302 Mockingbird Lane in Rison, and Terry W. Reams Sr. Pastor, will present the Annual Silas Johnson Sunday School Program Sunday, March 8 at 11:15 a.m.Guest Speaker is Min. Christopher Stroud of Marks Memorial Church of God in Christ in Carthage.
Pictured left to right: Loletia Terry, Sheila Jackson, Sarah Mitchell, Treill Meeks, Billie Blanchard, Randy Morgan, Skipper Hipp, Allen Wilson, Barbara Cox, Mary Vallance, Angela Yarnell and Kimberly Yarnell.

Pictured left to right: Loletia Terry, Sheila Jackson, Sarah Mitchell, Treill Meeks, Billie Blanchard, Randy Morgan, Skipper Hipp, Allen Wilson, Barbara Cox, Mary Vallance, Angela Yarnell and Kimberly Yarnell.

Why Knots EHC Club Presents Patriotic Quilt

News Staff
Friday, February 13, 2026
RISON - The Why Knots EHC Project Club honored Cleveland County Veterans Thursday for their profound duty, courage, personal sacrifice and dedication not only to their military branch, but to all American citizens.

School Lunches for Feb. 16-20

News Staff
Friday, February 13, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - President's Day.Tuesday - Create: Chicken and cheese crispito, salsa. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, curly fries. Sides: Seasoned black beans, elotes style corn with chili. Fresh whole fruit.Wednesday - Create: Spaghetti with Italian meat sauce, garlic twist.

County Judge Candidates Give Views at Forum

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
RISON - Three of the four candidates running for Cleveland County Judge participated in a political forum hosted by the Cleveland County Republican Party last Thursday evening in the Family Life Center at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church near Rison.

Sheriff Candidates Respond To Questions at GOP Forum

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
RISON - All three candidates for Cleveland County Sheriff participated in a political forum organized by the Cleveland County Republican Committee held last Thursday evening in the Family Life Center at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church near Rison.