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WILDCATS WIN 8-3A TITLE - Rison’s Lawson Kidd (right) slides safely into third before taking advantage of a throwing error to race home for the first run of the game in the Wildcat’s 4-0 victory over the McGehee Owls Friday at Wildcat Field. The victory gave the Wildcats their first conference title in 21 years as they head to the Region 4 Tournament this week at Ashdown as the 8-3A’s no. 1 seed.

WILDCATS WIN 8-3A TITLE - Rison’s Lawson Kidd (right) slides safely into third before taking advantage of a throwing error to race home for the first run of the game in the Wildcat’s 4-0 victory over the McGehee Owls Friday at Wildcat Field. The victory gave the Wildcats their first conference title in 21 years as they head to the Region 4 Tournament this week at Ashdown as the 8-3A’s no. 1 seed.

Baseball, Softball Teams Earn Bids to Regionals

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
RISON - The baseball and softball teams at both Rison and Woodlawn High School have earned bids to their respective regional tournaments that are scheduled to begin this Thursday, May 8.

County Approves Building Bid

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum approved County Judge Jimmy Cummings’ recommendation Monday night to go with a pole barn construction system with concrete floors to create a new storage building for the county’s voting machines.

Rison Sees Setback on Project

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
RISON - Construction on the City of Rison’s new wastewater treatment plant located at the solid waste transfer station on Hwy. 79 has been slowed after the concrete used in the new structure was found to be defective.

County, Rison OK Cash Hwy. Resolution; Ceremony May 17

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
RISON - The section of U.S. Hwy. 79 that runs through Cleveland County could soon be recognized as the Johnny Cash Heritage Highway after the Cleveland County Quorum Court and Rison City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the move this week.
WES April Students of the Month

WES April Students of the Month

Woodlawn Elementary April Students of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
WOODLAWN - These Woodlawn Elementary students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month.  Left to right: Ava Tucker (3rd grade), Everly Vinson (4th grade), Liberty Brockling (2nd grade), Asher Loetscher (6th grade), D.M.

School Lunches for May 12-16, 2025

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Rison ElementaryMonday - Toasted cheese sandwich, crinkle fries; classic chicken sandwich; fresh fruit, side salad.Tuesday - Chicken and chili crispito, seasoned black beans; classic hamburger fries; fresh fruit, side salad.

Assessor Barbara Reaves To Retire at End of Term

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
RISON - Cleveland County Assessor Barbara Reaves has announced that she will be retiring from office once she completes here current term that ends Dec. 31, 2026.Reaves is the second county official that has announced intentions to retire at the end of their current term.
STOCKING THE PANTRY - Pam Martin (left) and Charles Rodgers (right) are two of dozens of volunteers who assist with the Rison United Methodist Church Food Pantry. To help stock the pantry, which serves over 100 families each month, the church is hosting a Dorey’s Catfish dinner Thursday, May 8. (Photo courtesy Barbara Cox)

STOCKING THE PANTRY - Pam Martin (left) and Charles Rodgers (right) are two of dozens of volunteers who assist with the Rison United Methodist Church Food Pantry. To help stock the pantry, which serves over 100 families each month, the church is hosting a Dorey’s Catfish dinner Thursday, May 8. (Photo courtesy Barbara Cox)

Rison Methodist Food Pantry Serves 100+ Families, Hosting Fundraiser May 8 for Support

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
RISON - The Rison United Methodist Church Food Pantry/Outreach Committee is sponsoring a Dorey’s Fish Fry Thursday,May 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $17.00 each, and all proceeds go to the purchase of food for the Food Pantry.

Kingsland Council Meeting Is May 29

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
KINGSLAND - The April meeting of the Kingsland City Council that was scheduled for last Thursday, April 24, was canceled due to a lack of a quorum court, said Kingsland Mayor Karen Wiscaver announced.Wiscaver also announced that the May meeting for the Kingsland City Council has been moved to 6 p.m.