Jefferson Regional Adds Two Doctors to Staff

PINE BLUFF - Jefferson Regional is pleased to announce the association of Nephrologist Sheheryar Shah, MD who will be seeing patients at Jefferson Regional Nephrology Associates.

Rowell Cemetery Lists 2022 Contributors; Seeks Donations

The Rowell Cemetery on Hwy 63 is accepting donations for 2023/2024. Anyone with loved ones in the Rowell Cemetery are encouraged to send a donation to help with the expenses of upkeep for the cemetery. Donations are very helpful and appreciated.

Architect To Visit Rison for Cafeteria Plan

RISON - Little Rock architect Steve Elliott is expected to visit the Rison School campus this week to develop a new plan to expand the school cafeteria.

Woodlawn Board Hears Overview Of Aspire Results

WOODLAWN - Woodlawn High School Principal T.J. Hill said he will be making some changes in teaching strategies this year after seeing what he described as some disappointing results from last year's ACT Aspire tests.

Big Turnout for Rison School Prayer Walk

RISON - Well over 100 people endured temperatures in the upper 90's to take part in the annual Rison School Prayer Walk held Sunday evening at the Rison School campus.

Rodgers Road West Temporarily Closed This Friday Morning

RISON - Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings has announced that Rodgers Road West will be closed beginning at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, for approximately four hours while a culvert is replaced.

Kingsland Council Formally Approves Secretary Position

RISON - The Kingsland City Council approved two ordinances Monday night that establish a financial administrator/secretary position for the city and outlines the duties of an elected city treasurer/ recorder.

Woodlawn Board Schedules Special Meeting on Aug. 17

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board will be holding a special meeting concerning personnel at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at the administration building, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock. He said the meeting will be open.

Rison Class of 1988 To Meet on Oct. 13

RISON - The Rison High School Class of 1988 will have a 35-year reunion beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at El Girasol Mexian Restaurant in downtown Rison before the Rison-Fordyce football game at George Walker Field of Champions.

Historical Society Sets New Meeting Time for Aug. 17, Previews Quilt

RISON - The Cleveland County Historical Society will meet on August 17 at 10 a.m. at the Roy and Christine Sturgis Library of Cleveland County in Rison. This is a change in meeting time.