AGFC Implements New WMA/Lake Conservation Permit Fee For Using Areas for Recreation

LITTLE ROCK - Effective July 1, all persons 16 years old or older who do not hold a current hunting or fishing license or plan to purchase one, and plan to use Arkansas Game & Fish Commission(AGFC)-owned wildlife management areas and/or lakes must have an annual AGFC WMA/Lake Conservation Permit to...

Burford Named to Mississippi State President's List

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS - Blake Burford, of Kingsland, was named to the Mississippi State University spring 2026 President's List.Students on the President's List achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework.

RHS Class of 1968 Reunion Aug. 1

RISON - The Rison High School Class of 1968 will hold a reunion Saturday, Aug. 1 at Macedonia Fellowship Hall, located on Hwy. 35 South.The reunion begins and 10 a.m. and will include a potluck.For more info, contact Donie Mull at (870) 461-0137.

New Life To Honor Pastor Young, Wife Anniversary Aug. 2

RISON - New Life Missionary Baptist Church will honor the 31st Anniversary of Pastor Bobby J. Young and First Lady Marilyn Young with a special service Sunday, Aug. 2 at 3 p.m.The church, located at 101 Niven Road in Rison, will welcome guest speaker Reverend Steven Paylor of Mt.

Rogers Police Officer, Rison Graduate Dies in Off-Duty Incident

ROGERS, Ark.  — Rogers Police Officer Fred Marsh died Saturday, July 18, in an off-duty incident. Marsh, 24, was a 2020 graduate of Rison High School.According to a news release from Rogers Police Department, Marsh died while canoeing with family at the Elk River.

Food Pantry July 18 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, July 18 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

Bingo Fundraiser Saturday at Kingsland

KINGSLAND — Kickstart Kingsland will host a Bingo Night fundraiser this Saturday, July 18, at 5 p.m. at the Old Kingsland Elementary School, located at 16650 US-79.

CCSD Transfers $906,000 To Building Fund

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board voted Monday night to move $906,000 from the general fund to the building fund after the district finished the fiscal year with a record surplus.

Wilson First to File For Senate 1 Seat

RISON - Harrell Wilson of the Staves community become the first candidate to officially file for the District 1 State Senate seat left vacant by the resignation of Republican Ben Gilmore of Crossett last month.

Mayor Roberts Turns Attention To LMI Survey To Secure Grants

RISON - The future of any small town rests on its infrastructure, but for rural communities in Arkansas like Rison, keeping the water flowing and the sewer lines clear is an uphill battle against time, inflation, and shifting government regulations.