French Man Finds 7.46-Carat Diamond at Crater State Park

On Thursday, January 11, Julien Navas, of Paris, France, visited Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park for the first time. While there, he found a 7.46-carat diamond on the surface of the park's 37.5-acre search area. Navas was visiting the U.S.

School Lunches for Jan. 29-Feb. 2

Rison Elementary Monday - Chili and Cornbread or Rib Sandwich. Tuesday - Tacos or Hamburger. Wednesday - Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole or Chicken Sandwich. Thursday - Chicken Nuggets or Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Friday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks, Nachos for 4-6th grade.

Arkansas Extension Offers Beginning Beekeeper Book

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The Cooperative Extension Service is introducing a new resource that targets beginning beekeepers, said Jon Zawislak, extension assistant professor in apiculture and urban entomology.

Vegetable Gardening 101 To Be Held Feb. 17 at Rison

RISON - Beginning gardeners are encouraged to attend the "Vegetable Gardening 101" workshop presented by the Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street across the courthouse in Rison.

Charles Cantwell Will Be 99 Sunday

RISON - Charles Cantwell (right), who can often be seen scooting around Rison on his motorized chair, will be turning 99 years old this Sunday. He was born Jan. 28, 1925, in Thornton, but has lived in Rison since 1992. He and his wife, Brenda (left), have been married for 32 years. Mr.

Educators Invited To Apply For Grants

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Arkansas public-school personnel are encouraged to apply now for the 2024 ARTA Grants Program. The program funds grants in two categories. The Parsons-Burnett Grant is awarded to certified personnel for the purpose of furthering their own education.

Districts Considering Make-Up Options

RISON - School officials with both the Cleveland County and Woodlawn School Districts are reviewing their options as to how each will make up the school days that were lost from last week's winter storm.

Road Problems Could Linger After Multiple Freezing Days

RISON - While the amount of frozen precipitation that fell last week in Cleveland County was not too significant compared to other winter storms, the lingering sub-freezing temperatures that left the roadways covered in a sheet of ice for several days could have a lasting impact on the roads for...

Homesteading Conference Returns to Rison March 23

RISON - Medicinal herbs, foraging and starting a home orchard are among the topics scheduled for the Arkansas Homesteading Conference to be held Saturday, March 23, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.

Photo: Headed To The Jail House

HEADED TO THE JAIL HOUSE - A front-end loader from the Cleveland County Road Department prepares to unload a new set of custom-built jail doors that were delivered last Thursday morning to the courthouse.