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.

"Lost in New Edinburg" Christmas Photo Contest Now Open

NEW EDINBURG - Re-New-ing Edinburg is hosting its annual "Lost in New Edinburg at Christmastime" photo contest through Dec. 31.

Law Enforcement To Increase Patrols During Holidays

LITLE ROCK - The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with Arkansas law enforcement to urge drivers to think twice before drinking and driving during the holiday season. From Dec. 13 through Jan.

Woodlawn Students Win at Rubik's Cube Competition

WOODLAWN - Woodlawn had some big winners at the SEARK Education Cooperative Rubik's Cubing Competition. They won first place in the team competition, solving 25 cubes in five minutes and 12 seconds.

Holiday Lights Open This Weekend

RISON - The Pioneer Village at Rison will host its annual holiday drive-thru light display Friday, Dec. 15 and Saturday, Dec. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. each night. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated at the exit.

U.S. Senate Approves Electronic Duck Stamp

WASHINGTON – Congress is sending President Joe Biden legislation to sign into law championed by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Angus King (I-ME) authorizing an electronic stamp for use through the entirety of a waterfowl hunting season.