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Williams Signs 1-Year Deal To Be CCSD Superintendent

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
RISON - Cleveland County School Board President Harrell Wilson said former Sheridan Superintendent Jerrod Williams signed a one-year contract with the school district last Thursday and will officially begin his new duties on July 1.

County OKs Funds For First Responder Radio Network

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court approved using $1,900 from the county's federal COVID relief funds to install a radio repeater at New Edinburg that will be used by a group of local ham radio operators to create a network allowing first responders from various groups to communicate with...
Egg Hunt at Pioneer Village

Egg Hunt at Pioneer Village

Local Groups Get a Head Start on Easter

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Both Rison and New Edinburg hosted community Easter egg hunts last Saturday in anticipation of the Easter holiday this weekend. Rison Shine and the Pioneer Village joined forces to put on the Cleveland County Egg Hunt and Breakfast with Bunny at the Pioneer Village.

School Lunches for April 3-6

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Rison Elementary Monday - spaghetti & meat sauce or chicken sandwich . Tuesday - Tacos or Hamburger. Wednesday - chicken nuggets or beef fingers. Thursday - Pizza, Pizza and side kicks. Rison High School Monday - spaghetti & meat sauce, chicken sandwich, Nachos, Pizza, Salad Bar.
BROKEN WATER MAIN - Rison Mayor Charles Roberts said the treacherous conditions to get to the six-inch water main leak forced the city to bring in a larger excavator to repair the leak. This scene shows the wooded area where the leak was located. (Photo courtesy of City of Rison)

BROKEN WATER MAIN - Rison Mayor Charles Roberts said the treacherous conditions to get to the six-inch water main leak forced the city to bring in a larger excavator to repair the leak. This scene shows the wooded area where the leak was located. (Photo courtesy of City of Rison)

Rison Sees 6-Inch Water Main Break

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
RISON - Rison Mayor Charles Roberts said he is attributing the rupture of a six-inch water main in a wooded area along Harrison Creek early Saturday as a residual effect from the early February ice storm. Roberts said the city was notified by the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department at about 5 a.

Auditions Sunday for Theater's 'Creeps'

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
RISON - Auditions for Cleveland County Community Theater's upcoming production of "Meet the Creeps," directed by Dana Edwards, have been set for Sunday, April 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. The creepy-themed show will feature a large ensemble cast of youth and adults.

Breakfast Before Easter Services

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
RISON - Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church will hold a fellowship breakfast in advance of its Easter service on Sunday, April 9, the church has announced. A fellowship breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. in the Family Life Center followed by the Easter morning worship service at 9 a.m.
Egg Hunt & Breakfast at the Pioneer Village

Egg Hunt & Breakfast at the Pioneer Village

Easter Egg Hunts Set For Saturday At Rison, New Edinburg

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
RISON - The Easter Bunny will be hopping around Cleveland County this Saturday, April 1 to get a jump start on Easter a whole week early. Local organizations under the Kickstart Cleveland County have planned activities for both Rison and New Edinburg.