Toys for Tots Open To Students for Community Service Project

The local Toys for Tots Program is currently accepting letters of interest from students that will be juniors or seniors during the 2025-26 school year that enjoy community service and who would like the opportunity to be The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Youth Ambassador representing...

UAM Kids’ University Set for July 7-10, Registration Open

MONTICELLO  — UAM Kids’ University will be held at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) from July 7-10.The summer enrichment program carries out a mission of serving capable and motivated students who are entering 1st through 6th grades in the fall.

Lee, Morris On SNHU Spring President’s List

MANCHESTER, NH - It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 President's List: Kaitlyn Lee and Brent Morris of Rison.The spring terms run from January to May.

UAM Receives $6.24 Million Endowment

MONTICELLO — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has received multiple endowments through a grant from the Windgate Foundation totaling $6,240,000, the largest gift to the UAM Foundation in university history.

Woodlawn Voters Approve 2-Mill Tax Increase

RISON - Voters in the Woodlawn School District approved a 2-mill tax increase by an unofficial vote of 192-174 (52 percent) Tuesday to provide funding that will support construction of a new career education center as well as expand the school cafeteria.

Four Valedictorians, 16 Honor Students Lead Woodlawn Senior Class of 2025

WOODLAWN - Woodlawn High School graduated 47 students as part of the senior class of 2025 in a ceremony Tuesday evening, May 13, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.Of the 47 students, 20 seniors graduated with honors, including: Valedictorian Annie Caroline Davidson.

Woodlawn Board Acts On New Math Curriculum, Lunch Grant

WOODLAWN - A change in math curriculum, possible funding to provide free school lunches and a virtual option for homeschoolers in the district were among the topics addressed by the Woodlawn School Board during its regular monthly meeting Monday night.Woodlawn High School Principal T.J.

CCSB Votes To Reduce Seats For ALE School at Kingsland

RISON - The Cleveland County School District has renewed its contract with the Arkansas River Education Service Cooperative to continue using the Compass Academy at Kingsland to place alternative learning environment (ALE) students, but the district did cut the number of seats in its contract by...

Grice Announces Bid For County Assessor

RISON - Deputy Assessor Wendy McCallister Grice has announced her intentions to run for Cleveland County tax assessor in the 2026 Republican primary.

Rison High Class of 2025 Graduates This Thursday

RISON - The Rison High School Class of 2025, consisting of 59 seniors, will graduate at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, on the George Walker Field of Champions.In the event of inclement weather, a delayed start on the field may occur if the weather is brief.