Ideas for Rison Exchanged at Meeting

RISON - About 40 people gave their ideas about how to make Rison a better place during a community “brainstorming” session hosted by Rison Shine Community Development Monday evening at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building in Rison.

Woodlawn Students To Get Free Lunches This New School Year

WOODLAWN - Students in the Woodlawn School District will be receiving both free breakfast and lunch after the district announced through social media Monday it had been accepted into the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.

Rison Appoints Young as Recorder; Applies for $517,401 in Grants

RISON - The Rison City Council unanimously approved appointing Nadine Young as the new recorder/treasurer for the City of Rison during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night.

Village, Cottages Hosting Fourth of July Events

RISON - This Friday, Fourth of July festivities will take place at the Pioneer Village at Rison and Green House Cottages.Beginning at 7 p.m. the Village will offer free hot dogs, homemade ice cream and watermelon.

Kingsland Appoints Johnson; Raises Water Deposit by $100

RISON - Samantha Johnson was appointed by the Kingsland City Council last Thursday to fill to the Ward 2, Position 1 vacancy left by the resignation of Sandra Laws last month.

Freedom Assembly, Rison Shine Plan Drive to Provide School Supplies

RISON - Freedom Assembly and Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. are partnering for a school supply drive again this year to supply all school supplies for Rison students grades K-12.

State Police Ramping Up Visibility This Week

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On this Independence Day holiday weekend, make the honorable choice to drive sober or get a sober ride home. The Arkansas Highway Safety Office (AHSO) along with Arkansas law enforcement will partner with the U.S.

Veterans Group Seeking Display Case Donations

RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Association is accepting donations to help pay for a glass case that will be used in the military item display being developed at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building in Rison.

Local Animal Rescue Holding Dog Bath Fundraiser Saturday

RISON - Rison Paws for a Cause is partnering with Barks and Bubbles to host a Scrub-A-Pup Fundraiser this Saturday, July 5."Come support local pet rescue efforts and treat your furry friend at the same time," said Penny Pitchford, one of the organizers of Rison Paws for a Cause.

Bridal Shower July 6 for Roberts, Inman

RISON - Bethel No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting a bridal shower Sunday, July 6 at 2 p.m. honoring Julie Roberts and Conner Inman in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited to attend. They are registered at Target, Amazon, Walmart, and Crate & Barrel.