Rison in the Fall Accepting Vendors

RISON - Rison Shine has announced that this year's Rison in the Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 7 in Downtown Rison. Festival Organizer Douglas Boultinghouse is now accepting vendors for the event. He noted that food truck spaces have been filled.

Locals Graduate From ASU

JONESBORO - Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Spring Commencement, held May 6 in First National Bank Arena. The list includes graduates from 46 states and 20 countries.

Emergency Response Training Class Set For July 18 at Rison

RISON - Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer with the new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is invited to attend at meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street across from the courthouse in Rison.

Mainline Named One of State's Best Workplaces

Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI), which has a clinic in Rison, was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Arkansas. In its 11th year, Arkansas Business continues to offer this program in partnership with Workforce Research Group.

Local Students on UAM Honors Lists

MONTICELLO — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) named 158 students to the Dean’s List and 260 students to the Chancellor's List for the spring 2023 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM’s registrar. Selection to the Dean's List requires a student to earn a gradepoint average of 3.

Bass, Pennington To Wed July 8 At Warren

Chuck and Christie Bass of Pine Bluff proudly announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Megan Bass to Cole Pennington, son of Mark and Tiffany Pennington of Hermitage. Megan is a 2022 graduate of Rison High School and currently attending SAU in Magnolia.

Youth Livestock Clinic July 15 at Monticello

MONTICELLO, Ark. - Aside from the practicality of raising animals for income or food, there's also the thrill of stepping into the show ring with a prized animal and winning accolades.

HAM Radio Demonstrations in Rison

RISON - Every fourth weekend in June, the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) sponsors an ARRL Field Day.   It is a day set aside for amateur radio operators to set up stations as if transmitting in emergency situations.

Attwood, Smith Reunion July 7-9

RISON - The Attwood/Smith Family Reunion has been set for July 7-9 at 280 Frye Loop in Rison. All members of Will and Betty (Brewer) Attwood and Coot and Annie (Flanigan) are invited to attend along with other friends and relatives. Friday night's event will start at 5 p.m.

Pine Bluff VFW Plans July 4 Hot Dog Giveaway

PINE BLUFF - VFW Post 4455 will host an Independence Day Hot Dog Giveaway, Tuesday, July 4. The event will be held from 2:30 p.m. to approximately 5 p.m. or until supplies run out.