SAU Tech Announces 2026 Homecoming Court

Southern Arkansas University Tech is proud to announce the Homecoming Court for 2026. This year’s court includes an outstanding group of ladies who exemplify school spirit, leadership, and involvement in campus life.

Community Service Project for Classical Conversations

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT FOR CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS - The homeschool group, Classical Conversations of Rison, did a community service project of picking up trash around the park, ball fields and parking lot.

School Lunches for Nov. 17-21

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Golden crispy chicken strips, macaroni and cheese. Classics: Cheeseburger, crinkle fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli with cheese, fresh grape tomatoes, fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, crinkle fries.

RHS Class of '66 Reunion Dec. 6

RISON - The Rison High School graduating class of 1966 will have a reunion Saturday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Catfish Village in Star City.  Please make plans to attend. Call Marcell Jacks for more information, 870-718-3534.

Rison Fire Dept. Hosts Free CPR Class Dec. 1

RISON - The Rison Fire Department will host a free CPR training class Monday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.Anyone interested in taking the class should contact Fire Chief Alan Parnell at (870) 718-8608 for location details and more info.

West Wins Air Rifle Competition

HOT SPRINGS - Miles West, 9th grader at Woodlawn High School competed in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Summit in Hot Springs last week. He won first place in the high school division Air Rifle competition with a perfect score.

Food Pantry Nov. 15 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

Sister to Sister Will ‘Inviting Brothers’ Nov. 30 at FBC

RISON - The Sister to Sister Fellowship will be hosting “Inviting Brothers” event at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at First Baptist Church, 302 Mockingbird Lane in Rison. Everyone is invited to attend, and refreshments will be served. Terry W. Reams, Sr. is pastor at First Baptist.

Medicare Open Enrollment Clinic Nov. 19 in Rison

RISON - The Arkansas Senior Medicare Patrol (AR SMP) is partnering with the Arkansas Senior Health Insurance Information Program (AR SHIIP) — a free, unbiased program through the Arkansas Insurance Department — and the Cleveland County Extension Homemakers Council to help Medicare recipients review...

Pioneer Village Fundraisers Begin Friday

RISON - The Pioneer Village at Rison is hosting two fundraisers to help cover costs of maintenance and preservation of the historic buildings on the property. A BBQ lunch will be held Friday, Nov. 14 beginning at 11 a.m. in the Dollar General parking lot on Hwy. 79.