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Jr. 'Cats Romp Past Barton; End Season With 6-2 Record

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
BARTON - Rison assumed a three-touchdown lead before Barton had its first offensive snap of the game, as the Junior Wildcats romped to a 46-16 victory over the Junior Bears in a 63A Conference meeting at Frank McClellan Field Thursday night of last week.
TOUCHDOWN BOUND - Rison senior quarterback Owen Morrison breaks into the open on his way to one of five touchdowns he scored in Friday night's upset win over Barton. Morrison finished with 103 yards rushing on 20 carries, kicked for PATs and had a 51-yard punt late that flipped the field position for the two teams. Morrison is one of six Wildcats since 1960 to have scored five touchdowns in a game. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

TOUCHDOWN BOUND - Rison senior quarterback Owen Morrison breaks into the open on his way to one of five touchdowns he scored in Friday night's upset win over Barton. Morrison finished with 103 yards rushing on 20 carries, kicked for PATs and had a 51-yard punt late that flipped the field position for the two teams. Morrison is one of six Wildcats since 1960 to have scored five touchdowns in a game. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

'Cats Explode in Third Quarter, Rally to Upsetn Barton

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
RISON - A big third quarter offensive explosion, together with some timely defensive plays all along the way, were just the right ingredients Rison needed last Friday night at George Walker Field of Champions, as the Wildcats rallied from behind twice to upset the Barton Bears, 42-33, and keep...

Powder Puff Game Thursday Night at Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
RISON - Rison High School will host a Powder Puff game Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. The LadyCats will battle it out for a year's worth of bragging rights. Admission is $3 and gates open at 6 p.m. The Wildcats will be cheering them on from the sidelines.
'Priscilla' Visits Kingsland Festival

'Priscilla' Visits Kingsland Festival

'Priscilla' Visits Kingsland Festival

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
KINGSLAND - Some of the people attending the Johnny & June’s Chili Supper and Music Event held last Saturday afternoon in Kingsland may have come across an unusual guest visiting the festival, a pot-bellied pig that has been nicknamed “Priscilla.
Despite threatening weather throughout the day Saturday afternoon, Kickstart Kingsland’s Johnny & June’s Chili Supper and Music Event still managed to bring in a good crowd. Those attending were treated to free concerts by regional bands throughout the day, and were able to take in a chili supper held inside Kingsland City Hall. This was the second year for the event.

Despite threatening weather throughout the day Saturday afternoon, Kickstart Kingsland’s Johnny & June’s Chili Supper and Music Event still managed to bring in a good crowd. Those attending were treated to free concerts by regional bands throughout the day, and were able to take in a chili supper held inside Kingsland City Hall. This was the second year for the event.

Johnny & June's Chili Supper and Music Event

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Major General Stubbs Addresses Luncheon

Major General Stubbs Addresses Luncheon

Major General Stubbs Addresses Luncheon

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
RISON - Major General Jonathan Stubbs, The Adjunct General of the Arkansas National Guard, addresses those gathered for the annual Cleveland County Veterans Appreciation Luncheon held Saturday at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.

Water Providers Considering Consolidation

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
RISON - The Rison City Council approved a motion Monday night allowing Mayor Charles Roberts to negotiate a possible consolidation of the Rison Water Department with the Cleveland County Rural Water Association.
Rison Shine Hosts Trunk-or-Treat

Rison Shine Hosts Trunk-or-Treat

Rison Shine Hosts Trunk-or-Treat

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
RISON - A large line of trick-or-treaters can be seen in the background as the Poteet Family from the Randall area visit a "trunk" decorated in the Hocus Pocus theme during Rison Shine's annual Trunk-or-Treat event held Tuesday evening in downtown Rison for Halloween.