Only Republicans, ‘Optional’ Can Vote in GOP Primary

RISON - Anyone who is registered as a Democrat will have to change their party affiliation to  Republican or “optional” in order to vote in the upcoming March 3 Republican primary election.

School Lunches for Jan. 19-23

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Turkey hot dog. Classics: Cheeseburger, curly fries. Sides: Curly fries, seasoned peas and carrots. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken and cheese crispito, salsa. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, curly fries.

AARP: How Early Lung Cancer Screening Inspired Lifelong Advocate

AARP Note: This article is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company. Melinda McKnight is in a paid partnership with Lilly and has been compensated for her time.

Kingsland’s Butler Earns OBU Honor

ARKADELPHIA - Kalyn Butler of Kingsland has been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, the university has announced.To qualify for the President’s List, a student must compile a 4.

Pesticide Applicator Training Jan. 27

RISON - The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Pesticide Applicator Training session on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, beginning promptly at 6 p.m.Each participant will be charged a $20 training fee which will go towards training materials.

Mobile Blood Drive In Rison Jan. 30

RISON - Our Blood Institute will host a blood drive Friday, Jan. 30 at Rison High School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in its Bloodmobile.To deliver the best blood drive experience, we encourage donors to schedule appointments.  For donors to schedule an appointment, follow this link: https://www.

Brent Morris Named to SNHU President's List

MANCHESTER, NH - Brent Morris of Rison has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Fall 2025 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.

RHS Prom Closet Sets Date for Feb. 14

RISON - RHS Prom Closet will be open Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Rison Baptist Church Jesus First Building.This day allows girls to browse and try on new and gently-used formal dresses for prom. Each girl can take home one free dress.Doors open at 9 a.m. for Rison High School students.

Cattleman’s Association Meeting Jan. 22

RISON - The Cleveland County Cattleman’s Association will meet Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds Meeting Room, 17 Fairgrounds Drive in Rison.

Webinars Available About Avian Flu

LITTLE ROCK — Three webinars remain in a series that aims to help poultry owners protect their birds from the H5N1 strain of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also called “bird flu,” which continues to infect poultry in Arkansas and across the country.