CCSB Approves Revised Teacher Salary Schedule

RISON - While the Cleveland County School Board approved a new certified salary schedule Monday that reflects the new $50,000 minimum salary for teachers under the LEARNS Act, Superintendent Craig Dupuy was not as optimistic about the state funding being enough to give classified workers a $2 per...

Keeping CCSD Solvent Will Be Williams' Focus

RISON - Jerrod Williams, the incoming superintendent for the Cleveland County School District, said the long-term financial stability of the school district will be the primary focus of the recommendations he makes to the school board when he officially begins his one-year contract on July 1.

Woodlawn Approves New Certified Salary Schedule

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board approved a revised teacher salary schedule for the 2023-24 school year last Thursday that will put the district in compliance with the new LEARNS education plan approved by the state legislature and signed into law by Gov. Sarah Sanders.

County Seeks Residents' Input on Mitigation Plan

RISON - The Cleveland County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is asking county residents to complete an online survey that will make the county eligible for funding for projects related to combating the impact of natural disasters in the county.

Electrical Issued Blamed For House Fire at Rison

RISON - An electrical problem is being attributed as the cause of a fire that destroyed the home of Terry and Melissa Haywood in Rison Sunday afternoon, Rison Fire Chief Alan Parnell reported. At 3:59 p.m.

Riding to Rison

​​​​​​​Cattlemen's Association Interest Meeting April 27

RISON - An interest meeting to revive the Cleveland County Cattlemen's Association has been set for Thursday, April 27 at the Veterans Building in Rison. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will be to determine interest levels and discuss the best ways to revive the association.

School Lunches for April 12

Rison Elementary Monday - Chicken spaghetti or steak fingers. Tuesday - Nachos or Hamburgers. Wednesday - Sloppy Joe or Chicken Sandwich. Thursday - National Cheese Fry day! Cheese fries on both lines! Friday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks.

County HAMsters Need More Radio Operators

Letter to Cleveland County: There are many areas in Cleveland County that are dead areas when referring to telephone services. Having an emergency in one of these dead areas could be catastrophic.

Rison Elementary Honor Roll

RISON - Rison Elementary Honor Roll for the 3rd Nine Weeks: Kindergarten Mrs. Sarah Kay Grubb  All A's- Avery Hartman, Carter Parker, Aaron Scott, Constance Slaughter All A's & B's- Annabelle Besaw, Jacob O'Fallon, Noah Pierce, Benjamin Swanson, Miles Womble Mrs.