Myla Rawls Makes SNHU Dean’s List

MANCHESTER, NH - Myla Rawls of New Edinburg has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2025 Dean's List, the university has announced. The fall terms run from September to December.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.

Extension Webinar Series for Poultry Owners Focuses on HPAI Prevention

LITTLE ROCK — A series of four webinars this month aims to help poultry owners protect their birds from the H5N1straing of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which continues to infect poultry in Arkansas and across the country.  Dr.

Ham Radio Club Announces Local Events for January

The Cleveland County Hamsters will be getting together for an informal lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan 8, at Triple Cross BBQ and More in Rison.The lunch is open to anyone interested in learning more about amateur radio.

School Lunches for Jan. 12-16

Rison ElementaryMonday - Chicken nuggets, beef gravy. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Garlic mashed potatoes, savory green beans. Fresh whole fruit Tuesday - Beef nachos, salsa. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries. Sides: Seasoned refried beans, spring salad. Fresh whole fruit.

Extension to Host First Grow Your Own Groceries Conference

LITTLE ROCK — The Cooperative Extension Service’s online Grow Your Own Groceries Series has been so popular that organizers will host the first in-person Grow Your Own Groceries Conference in 2026.Like the monthly webinars, the conference will provide expertise on growing and preparing food.

County Democrats To Meet Saturday

The Democrat Party of Cleveland County Committee will meet at noon Saturday, Jan. 10, in the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street in Rison. Anyone interested in supporting the Democrats is encouraged to attend.

Guide Available for Volunteers Collecting Signatures

LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas volunteers who gather the tens of thousands of voter signatures needed to qualify a constitutional amendment or state law for the statewide ballot now have access to a guide written especially for their civic role.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Jan. 10 at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

Rison's Stuckey Named Class 3A All-State Cheer

RISON - Mallory Stuckey, a senior at Rison High School and RHS Cheer Captain, has been named an Arkansas 3A All-State Cheerleader. She is a two-time NCA All-American Cheerleader and has cheered for the wildcats for six years.

Conservation District Offers Scholarship For Local Students

RISON - The Cleveland County Conservation District is offering a $1,000 scholarship for a local high school student. In addition to the district scholarship, the winner will also be eligible to compete at both the regional and state level.