Mobile Blood Drive In Rison Jan. 30

RISON - Our Blood Institute will host a blood drive Friday, Jan. 30 at Rison High School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in its Bloodmobile.To deliver the best blood drive experience, we encourage donors to schedule appointments.  For donors to schedule an appointment, follow this link: https://www.

Brent Morris Named to SNHU President's List

MANCHESTER, NH - Brent Morris of Rison has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Fall 2025 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.

RHS Prom Closet Sets Date for Feb. 14

RISON - RHS Prom Closet will be open Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Rison Baptist Church Jesus First Building.This day allows girls to browse and try on new and gently-used formal dresses for prom. Each girl can take home one free dress.Doors open at 9 a.m. for Rison High School students.

Cattleman’s Association Meeting Jan. 22

RISON - The Cleveland County Cattleman’s Association will meet Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds Meeting Room, 17 Fairgrounds Drive in Rison.

Webinars Available About Avian Flu

LITTLE ROCK — Three webinars remain in a series that aims to help poultry owners protect their birds from the H5N1 strain of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also called “bird flu,” which continues to infect poultry in Arkansas and across the country.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry Jan. 24

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 7 to 9 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 24.The church, located at 800 Main Street, typically holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month, but is one week earlier this month.

Food Pantry Jan. 17 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Jan. 17 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

Jacob To Speak At Christian Women Luncheon at PBCC

PINE BLUFF - Lynae Jacob of Amarillo, Texas, will be the guest speaker at the Christian Women’s Connection of Pine Bluff monthly luncheon set for 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Pine Bluff Country Club.Registration will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $20.

Jake's Day Squirrel, Coon Hunts This Saturday

The Jake's Day squirrel and coon hunts will take place this Saturday, Jan. 17 at the "Y" Community Center on Hwy. 35 North.Squirrel hunt will run from daylight to 11 a.m. and coon hunt will run from dark to midnight.Each team consists of one hunting dog.

County Finishes 2025 With Stronger Balance

Cleveland County Treasurer Angie Kimsey reported at the quorum court meeting that the county general fund finished 2025 with a higher balance than it had at the end of the 2024. According to her monthly financial report, Cleveland County closed 2025 with a balance of $816,417.