Rison Holding Off on Speed Bumps For Now

RISON - After a public hearing last week, Rison Mayor Charles Roberts said he will look at some other options before installing speed bumps along Oak Street or any other city street in order to slow down traffic inside the city limits.

Rison To Seek New Basketball Coach After Resignation

RISON - Rison High School is seeking a new boys basketball coach after the Cleveland County School Board accepted the resignation of Coach Kyle Thaxton during its meeting Monday night.

Rison's Food Truck Friday Returns April 4 to Village

RISON - Food Truck Friday will return to the Pioneer Village, Friday, April 4 from 4 to 7 p.m."For the 2025 season, we have moved from the third Friday each month to the first Friday," said Douglas Boultinghouse, a representative for Rison Shine Community Development and the Pioneer Village.

Italian Pancake Mix Latest From Sharegrounds Kitchen

RISON - During the COVID pandemic lockdowns when everyone was stuck at home, Chris Chambliss was surfing through YouTube videos trying to find something to cook. "I worked my way through college in a restaurant, and I always wanted to cook high-end stuff," he said.

Kingsland Council Meeting Mar. 27

KINGSLAND - Kingsland City Council will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, March 27 at 6 p.m. at Kingsland City Hall, Mayor Karen Wiscaver has announced.

Local Students Earn Degrees from UAM

MONTICELLO - The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) presented 348 awards to 336 fall 2024 graduates, according to information released by the UAM Registrar's Office.

Historical Society Meeting March 20

RISON - The Cleveland County Historical Society will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 20 at the Cleveland County Library.This will be a planning session. Anyone who is interested in the history of Cleveland County or in researching their own family history is invited to attend and become a member.

Woodlawn Elementary Parent/Teacher Conference, Kindergarten Registration March 20

WOODLAWN - Woodlawn Elementary will hold Parent/ Teacher Conference and Kindergarten registration Thursday, March 20 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. at the school.For the 2025-26 school year, a child must be five years of age on or before Aug. 1 to enroll in Kindergarten.

Pesticide Applicator Training March 25

RISON - The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Pesticide Applicator Training session on Tuesday, March 25 at the Cleveland County Veterans Building, beginning promptly at 6 p.m.

Kingsland MBC Revival March 30

KINGSLAND - Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church will have a revival March 30-April 2; Sunday 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday 7 p.m.; Jim Moss, Evangelist, Rick Bolin, Pastor.