Rison Students of the Month: October 2025

Carter ReedThe Rison High School Student of the Month for September for grades 7-9 is Carter Reed. Carter is in the seventh grade and is the son of Layne and Jamie Reed. He is a member of the Junior Beta Club, FBLA, FCS, and plays 7th grade football for the Rison Wildcats.Congratulations, Carter!

Haunted Trail, Zombie Carnival Oct. 25 in Rison

RISON - The Pioneer Village and Rison Shine will host the Haunted Trail Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Village, 200 Yaney Drive in Rison.The unique outdoor haunted house-like experience will run from 6 to 10 p.m. and will also feature a zombie carnival for all ages.

Cleveland Co. Cares Launches Donation Drive with Giveaway

RISON - Cleveland County Cares, a local charity organization under the Pioneer Village, that provides essential items and Christmas gifts to children in need around the holidays, is launching a donation drive at the Rison in the Fall Festival.

County Ham Radio Operators Meet Oct. 18 in Rison

Cleveland County Hamsters, a club for local ham radio operators, will be having their third Saturday monthly meeting beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18,  their booth that will part of Rison in the Fall in downtown Rison.

Rison Woman Faces Credit Card Fraud Charges in Pine Bluff

Sara Lyle, 41, of Rison, was arrested last Friday by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department in Pine Bluff on charges she allegedly misused a business credit card.The Jefferson County Sheriff’s jail log showed that Lyle was arrested last Friday, Oct.

School Lunches for Oct. 13-17

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Meatballs in spaghetti sauce, spaghetti, breadstick. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, lettuce, tomato. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Italian sausage pizza, fries.

Historical Society Meeting on Oct. 15 at Sturgis Library

RISON - The Cleveland County Historical Society (CCHS) will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Ckleveland County Sturgis Library in Rison. Anyone interested in local history is invited to attend.

Mainline Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Improve Cardiovascular Health

RISON - Mainline Health Systems, Inc. (MHSI) has received three American Heart Association outpatient program achievement awards in recognition for its commitment to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke by improving high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes and blood pressure management.

Peter Austin Promoted to Senior VP, Administrator of Jefferson Regional

PINE BLUFF - Jefferson Regional is proud to announce the promotion of Peter Austin to Senior Vice President and Administrator.

Wooley Receives Quilt of Valor

PINE BLUFF - Kevin Wooley, formerly of Woodlawn, was honored September 27 in a Quilt of Valor Ceremony at the Fairgrounds in Pine Bluff. A Quilt of Valor is awarded to a Service Member or Veteran who has been touched by war.