Woodlawn Student Turns Spelling Bee Win Into Mission To Raise Funds For Local Charity

WOODLAWN - When 12-year-old Jayci Rauls won at the Woodlawn Spelling Bee, she felt inspired to do something bigger with her prize money.Her generosity has quickly amassed over $1,750 in contributions to local charity Cleveland County Cares, which provides Christmas for local families in need.

CCSB Approves One-Time Staff Payments

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board unanimously approved one-time “retention bonuses” for all full-time and part-time staff during its regular monthly meeting Monday night.

Christmas Parade Set for Dec. 11

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. will host the Cleveland County Christmas Parade Thursday, Dec. 11 beginning at 7 p.m.The parade will begin in Downtown Rison with floats lining up along Pine and First Streets before making its way South on Main Street.

Baby Shower Nov. 30 for Wells

RISON - There will be a baby shower for Jason and Tarah Wells on Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Rison Baptist Church. It’s a boy. They are registered at Walmart and Amazon. 

New Life MBC Musician Service Nov. 30 in Rison

RISON - New Life Missionary Baptist Church will host a Musician's Appreciation service Sunday, Nov. 30 at 3 p.m.The theme is "The Ministry Behind the Music" and will feature Rickey Hoke, Elijah Mason, Latavius Moore and Brian Wesley.New Life is located at 101 Niven Road, Rison, AR.

Two More Contested Races Emerge In County

RISON - Two more contested races have emerged within Cleveland County for the 2026 Republican primary election based on the latest filings recorded at the Cleveland County Clerk’s office in Rison.

Tuesday is Election Day for CCSD Millage

RISON - Early voting for the Cleveland County School District’s request for a 6-mill tax increase begins today (Wednesday, Nov. 12) and will continue on weekdays through Monday, Nov. 17. The election itself will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18.Early voting will be available  from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cleveland County Cares Seeks Donations, Announces Fundraisers for Holiday Giving

RISON - The Cleveland County Cares fund is launching its annual fundraising campaign, marking a holiday tradition that provides much-needed support to local children and families.

Woodlawn Board Decides To Table Decision on Cafeteria Project Budget

WOODLAWN - After hearing an estimated “conceptional budget” of $1.44 million to build an addition to the Woodlawn School cafeteria, the Woodlawn School Board decided Tuesday to take some time to think about it and make a decision in s special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov.

State Issues First Ever District Report Cards CCSD Receives “B” On District Report Card

RISON - The Cleveland County School District received a “B” and the Woodlawn School District received a “C” on the Arkansas Department of Education’s (ADE) new letter grade report card system issued for public school districts across the state for the first time last week.