Rison Middle School FBLA Heads To State Competition

RISON - The members of the Rison Middle School FBLA chapter attended district competition on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Monticello on February 7, 2024.

School Lunches for Feb. 19-23

Rison Elementary Monday - No School. Tuesday - nachos or hamburger. Wednesday - Sloppy Joes or Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Thursday - Chicken Nuggets or mini corndogs. Friday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks (+nachos for 4-6 grade). Rison High School Monday - No School.

Rison Elementary Students of the Month: January

RISON - Rison Elementary has announced its January Student of the Month recipients.

100-Year Old Safe Retrieved From Collapsed Building

RISON - Anyone passing through downtown Rison last Thursday evening may have noticed a little commotion going on it in front of the old Cash Grocery building in the 200 block of Main Street.

Woodlawn Elementary Students of the Month: January

WOODLAWN - These Woodlawn Elementary students consistently exhibited good behavior and were nominated by their homeroom teacher.

Jakes Day Slated March 3 at Rison

RISON - All area youth are invited to the Cleveland County Cutters & Strutters' National Wild Turkey Federation Jakes Day event set to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.

Anglers Snagging Huge Bass Recently at DeGray

BISMARCK - Black bass measuring 11.02 and 12.6 pounds were taken on consecutive weekends at DeGray Lake by area anglers. Kanon Harmon caught a monster measuring 26 inches long with a 21-inch girth and 15inch-wide mouth, on Saturday, Jan.

Westerman Discusses Border During Visit to Rison Monday

RISON - Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman (RHot Springs) gave some revealing insight into the situation along the U.S.-Mexico border during a lunch meeting with local officials Monday in Rison.

Police Investigating Two Copper Thefts In Downtown Rison

RISON - The Cleveland County Sheriff's Department is currently investigating two recent break-ins in downtown Rison involving the theft of copper. According to Chief Deputy Gary Young, Jerry Footes contacted the Sheriff's Department on Friday, Feb.

Woodlawn Seeking Construction Manager To Assist With Projects

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board approved Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock's request Monday to begin advertising for "requests for qualifications" to find a construction manager to oversee construction of a new career education center and expansion of the school cafeteria.