CCSB Approves Bid for Cafeteria

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board approved a bid of $865,000 from Brody Richardson Construction of Sheridan to build an addition to the Rison School cafeteria that will provide space for more seating as well as a third serving line.

Herald Will Not Publish Newspaper Next Week

RISON - The Cleveland County Herald will not be publishing a newspaper next Wednesday, Dec. 27, due to the newspaper taking its annual Christmas break next week, editor/publisher Britt Talent has announced. The Herald office will be closed from noon Friday, Dec. 22, through Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

CCSB Asks for Letters From Zone 4 Candidates

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board is seeking letters of interest from those who are interested in completing the unexpired term of Zone 4 board member Stan Sadler, whom the board officially accepted his resignation Monday night.

Norton Places Third in Chess Tournament

NORTON PLACES THIRD IN CHESS TOURNAMENT - Woodlawn sophomore, Daniel Norton, participated in the SEARK Cooperative Chess Tournament on Thursday, November 30, where he placed third in the Senior High Division.  

School Lunches for Dec. 18-22

Rison Elementary Monday - popcorn chicken or hamburger. Tuesday - french toast sticks or hot dog. Wednesday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks. Thursday - ham and cheese sandwich. Friday - Merry Christmas! *menu is subject to change. Rison High School Monday - popcorn chicken, hamburger, or nachos.

Upcoming Food Pantries

Food Pantry Dec. 16 at Macedonia MBC RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located on Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Dec. 16 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month. Rison Methodist Food Pantry Dec.

Rison Students of the Month: November

Van Sang, a 10th grader at Rison High School was named November student of the month for grades 10-12. Van is the son of Hre Tnang and Sung Hniang. He has three siblings, Elton Lian, David Uk and Helen Hniang.

G/T Honors School Custodians

RISON - On behalf of the Cleveland County School District, Rison Gifted and Talented hosted a luncheon for the school's custodians and maintenance crews. This was in honor of National Custodian Day.

2023 Christmas Parade Contest Winners

Ballot Positions Drawn For March 2024 Election

RISON - The Cleveland County Election Commission held its ballot draw for the 2024 preferrential primary and nonpartisan judicial election last Thursday at the Cleveland County Courthouse in Rison. The election will be held March 5, 2024.