Local Students on SAU President's, Dean’s Lists

MAGNOLIA - Southern Arkansas University has announced that 473 students earned a 4.0 GPA for the fall 2025 semester and have been named to its President's List.

County Republicans Announce Monthly Meeting Speakers for March, April

RISON - The Republican Party of Cleveland County has announced the speakers for its next three monthly meetings that take place a noon the second Tuesday of each month in the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street in Rison:•    March 10: Eddie Joe Williams of Southern States Energy...

Bingo Set for Feb. 25 at Senior Center

RISON - The Area on Agency Rison Senior Center is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.The center offers exercise, bingo, fun and fellowship for the community.The center is located at 730 Pecan Street. For more information, call (870) 325-6259 or (870) 639-4114.

Pesticide Applicator Training Feb. 19

RISON - The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Pesticide Applicator Training session on Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, beginning promptly at 6 p.m.Each participant will be charged a $20 training fee which will go towards training materials.

Looking to Shed Pounds: Consider Intermittent Fasting

By Mary HightowerUA Division of AgricultureLITTLE ROCK — Counting hours rather than calories — known as intermittent fasting — may help some people manage weight.

County Judge, Sheriff Candidates Take Part in Forum

The Cleveland County Republican Party Committee hosted a political forum for the county judge and sheriff candidates Thursday evening in the Family Life Center at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church near Rison.

Couple Plans To Transform Rison Building Into Cafe/Boutique

RISON - Downtown Rison will soon be getting a new business as Chayne and Ashley Besaw of the Rison area have announced they have bought the former Gurnsey Hardware/R&L Hardware building with intentions of converting it into a cafe and boutique.

70th Miss Arkansas Tech Will Be Crowned Friday Night

RUSSELLVILLE – Eleven students have registered as contestants in the 70th Miss Arkansas Tech University scholarship pageant, including Savannah Brown of Rison.The event will take place Friday, Feb. 6, at Witherspoon Auditorium, 407 West Q Street on the ATU campus in Russellville.

School Lunches for Feb. 9-13

Rison Elementary and High SchoolMenus unavailable at the time of publication.Woodlawn ElementaryMonday - Vegetable soup and grilled cheese, baby carrots, fresh fruit variety.Tuesday - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, fresh fruit variety, roll.

Registration Open for Walk Across Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK - Beginning Feb. 23, Arkansans can register for the spring session of Walk Across Arkansas, a free, group-based exercise program that encourages participants to develop healthy habits and get moving.