CCSB Will Meet Nov. 7 To Discuss Plans for Facilities

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board will hold a workshop on Nov. 7 to discuss how the district should proceed with its facilities plan after meeting with the Arkansas Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation Commission last month.

Virtual Mental Health Night Set For Oct. 19

RISON - The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) will be hosting a Family Mental Health Night featuring psychologist Dr. Sufna John. The free online event will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Rison Paws Spotlight

You will fall in love with this pumpkin! Her name is Bambi, she is 2 years old, and ready for adoption. She is a hound mix of shyness and sweetness that will knock your socks off. You will find her very meek, as she is not much to jump on you or knock you over, except with her smile!

Voters Guide Is Available

LITTLE ROCK — In November’s upcoming General Election, Arkansas voters will have four proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot.

Rison Applying For Grant To Repave Streets to Center

RISON - The Rison City Council approved an ordinance during its Oct. 4 meeting giving Mayor Charles Roberts the authority to apply for a grant to repave some streets in Rison.

State Gets First Case of Avain Flu; Poses Risk to Commercial Poultry

LITTLE ROCK – Testing has confirmed a case of avian influenza on an Arkansas poultry farm in Madison County that showed increased mortality over the course of several days, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture has announced.

Threat Prompts Extra Security at Fordyce Friday

RISON - The Fordyce School District has announced it will be implementing heightened secu‐rity measures at Friday night’s game between the Rison Wild‐cats and Fordyce Redbugs after learning of possible threat of vi‐olence at the game.

CCSD Beefing Up Security For Junior High Game

RISON - While there are no threats of violence that the district is aware of for Thursday night’s junior game between Rison and Fordyce, Cleveland County School District Superintendent Craig Dupuy announced Tuesday that there will be heightened security at George Walker Field of Champions in Rison...

Erin Enderlin Will Perform at Rison in the Fall Festival

RISON - The Rison in the Fall Festival is set to welcome 12-time Arkansas Country Music Award winner Erin Enderlin as a special guest next Saturday, Oct. 15. Enderlin, a native of Conway, will perform on the Main Street stage at 7:30 p.m. prior to headliner Julie Roberts at 9 p.m.