How to Help Kids Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety

LITTLE ROCK — As families prepare for a new school year, an extension expert says it’s important for parents to instill resilience and respect in their children to help them cope with new challenges and difficult feelings.

EASI Celebrates Two AEMTA Award Recipients

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc. (EASI) is proud to announce that two members of our team have received statewide recognition from the Arkansas EMT Association (AEMTA). Josh Bishop, President and CEO of Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc.

CCSB Approves Personnel Matters

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board approved the following personnel decisions during its meeting Monday night: accepted the resignation of Tammy Easterling, Rison Elementary paraprofessional; and approved hiring Allison Davis as a Rison Elementary paraprofessional, pending background check.

Master Gardeners Select Yard of the Month for August 2026

RISON - The Cleveland County Cultivators and Master Gardeners selected Patricia and Robin Hall as the recipients of the Yard of the Month honor. To learn more or nominate a yard, visit www.clevelandcountyarkansas.com

School Lunches: Aug. 17-21

Rison ElementaryMonday: chicken nuggets, hawaiian roll, mashed potatoes, classic cheeseburger in bun, roasted green beans, seasoned broccoli, fresh whole fruit, cinnamon diced pearsTuesday: beef nachos, mexican-style pinto beans, brown rice, chicken & cheese crispito, corn & black bean salsa salad,...

SBA Disaster Loan Deadline is Aug. 24 For 2025 Storms

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Motivational Speaker Clay Dyer Speaks to CCSD Faculty

RISON - Professional bass fisherman Clay Dyer spoke to Cleveland County School District faculty Monday during a staff presentation. Dyer was born without any lower limbs, no arm on the left side and a partial arm on the right.

Woodlawn Classes of 1964-1965 Reunite

WOODLAWN - The class reunion of Woodlawn High School classes of 1964 and 1965 was held June 20 at the Mt. Olivet Global Methodist Church in Calmer. The classes had a good time discussing the years of school together, looking at pictures and enjoyed a wonderful potluck meal.

Village Sets Aug. 27 Fish Fry, Jail-N-Bail

RISON - To help raise the funds for its new Heritage Hall project, the Pioneer Village is locking up some members of the community in its jail Thursday, Aug. 27 in conjunction with a Leon’s Catfish Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m.

Rison Council Supports Pioneer Village Project

RISON - The Rison City Council unanimously approved a request by the Pioneer Village to convert Building 1 into a climate-controlled facility that could be used for public events as well as rented for private gatherings.Malinda Berry with the Pioneer Village, Inc.