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(Photo courtesy of Pioneer Village)

(Photo courtesy of Pioneer Village)

Correction: Fryar Designs New Pioneer Village Jail

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
RISON - Billy Bowlin (left) of the Bethel community and John Fryar (right) of the Staves community work on the new jail that made its debut at the Pioneer Crafts Festival this past weekend at the Pioneer Village in Rison.

County’s Population Estimated Below 7,400

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
RISON - Cleveland County's population continues to slowly decline according to the latest projections released by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's Arkansas Economic Development Institute (AEDI).According to the AEDI data released last month, Cleveland County's population declined by 0.
FRONT PORCH VISITING - Cindy Faulk (right) of C The Difference Boutique in Hot Springs visits with an attendee on the front porch of the McMurtrey House during the Pioneer Crafts Festival held this past Saturday. Faulk, who specializes in herbal tinctures, ointments, lotions and other products, was one of the vendors offering hand-made products at this year's festival.

FRONT PORCH VISITING - Cindy Faulk (right) of C The Difference Boutique in Hot Springs visits with an attendee on the front porch of the McMurtrey House during the Pioneer Crafts Festival held this past Saturday. Faulk, who specializes in herbal tinctures, ointments, lotions and other products, was one of the vendors offering hand-made products at this year's festival.

Crafts Festival Organizers See Improvement In Reviving Event

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
RISON - Organizers of last weekend's Pioneer Crafts Festival at the Pioneer Village in Riosn said they felt they made some progress in their effort to revive what was once one of the largest events of its kind in south Arkansas, but admit there is still work to be done.
Registration Open for June 14 County Bike Ride

Registration Open for June 14 County Bike Ride

Registration Open for June 14 County Bike Ride

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
RISON - Registration for the third annual Cruisin' Cleveland County Bike Ride is open now.This year's event will be held Saturday, June 14 at the Pioneer Village beginning at 7 a.m.Riders will take off on one of five routes with lengths at 21, 29, 44 and 65 miles.
APRIL YARD OF THE MONTH - The home of Jerry and Brenda Lloyd 670 Hwy 35 N was selected for the Yard of the Month by the Cleveland County Cultivators and Master Gardeners. For more information the program, or to nominate a yard, visitwww.clevelandcountyarkansas.com

APRIL YARD OF THE MONTH - The home of Jerry and Brenda Lloyd 670 Hwy 35 N was selected for the Yard of the Month by the Cleveland County Cultivators and Master Gardeners. For more information the program, or to nominate a yard, visitwww.clevelandcountyarkansas.com

Yard of the Month: April 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
SKYLER WHITE - The Rison High School Student of the Month for March for grades 7-9 is Skyler White. Skyler is in the eighth grade and is the son of Amber and Blake Wilson and Blake and Emily White. Skyler is a member of FFA and was named the Cleveland County Farm Bureau Agri. Student of the Month for March. He enjoys mud riding, fishing, and hanging out with friends and family. Congratulations, Skyler!

SKYLER WHITE - The Rison High School Student of the Month for March for grades 7-9 is Skyler White. Skyler is in the eighth grade and is the son of Amber and Blake Wilson and Blake and Emily White. Skyler is a member of FFA and was named the Cleveland County Farm Bureau Agri. Student of the Month for March. He enjoys mud riding, fishing, and hanging out with friends and family. Congratulations, Skyler!

Rison Students of the Month: March

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

School Lunches for April 21-25

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Rison ElementaryMonday - Cheese lasagna rollup, herb breadstick; grilled chicken sandwich, crinkle fries; fresh fruit, side salad.Tuesday - Chicken and cheese crispito, seasoned black beans; classic hamburger, crinkle fries; fresh fruit, side salad.