New Edinburg All School Reunion Planned April 27

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.

Rison Students of the Month: March

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.

New Edinburg Great Cleanup Set for Month of April

NEW EDINBURG - Re-Newing Edinburg is participating in the 2024 Great American cleanup in Arkansas during the month of April in preparation for the New Edinburg All School Reunion.

School Lunches for April 8-12

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

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

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.

Hargis Signs with UAM

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.

Cemetery Updates

Moseley Chapel Cemetery To MeetNEW EDINBURG - The Moseley Cemetery Association, Bradley 8 North at Warren, will hold its annual cemetery meeting at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, in the Moseley Chapel.Wesley Chapel Cem.

Cummings Monitoring Sales Tax Revenue

RISON - County Judge Jimmy Cummings told the Cleveland County Quorum Court Monday night that the he and County Treasurer Angie Kimsey will investigate what seems to be a downward trend in sales tax revenue over the past few months.

Roberts Looking To Salvage Rison's Water, Sewer Grants

RISON - Mayor Charles Roberts told the Rison City Council Tuesday night that he is doing what he can to salvage more than $7 million in grant money after bids for water and wastewater projects came in much higher than the grant amounts.