Sheriff Jack Rodgers Planning To Retire After Term is Finished

RISON - Cleveland County Sheriff Jack Rodgers made it official Monday and announced that he will be retiring from office when his current term ends on Dec. 31, 2026.

Deputy Michael Poss Announces Bid for Cleveland County Sheriff

RISON - Cleveland County Sheriff Deputy Michael Poss of Rison announced this week his intention to run for sheriff as a Republican in the 2026 election.Keden Shrum, also of Rison, have announced their intentions to run for the office next year.

Keden Shrum Looking To Return To Law Enforcement as Sheriff

RISON - Keden Shrum of Rison, a former sheriff’s deputy in Oklahoma, announced this week his intentions to run for Cleveland County Sheriff in the 2026 election.

Hudson Recognized for Bravery

RISON - Chief Deputy Jimmy “Bo” Hudson of Rison, a member of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, was awarded the Bravery Award last week for acts of heroism and courage in the line of duty.

Lady ‘Cats Fall to Dewitt, Beat Quitman

DEWITT - The DeWitt Lady Dragons wrapped up the 8-3A conference championship Tuesday by getting past the Rison Lady Wildcats, 6-3, in a league game Tuesday at DeWitt.The loss dropped Rison to 7-8 overall and 4-3 in league play.

Wedding Shower May 18 for Rice

RISON - There will be a wedding shower for Sydney Palazzi Rice, bride of Dylan Rice Sunday,May 18 at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Rison Baptist Church. They are registered at Rison Pharmacy, The Jewelry Box, Amazon and Walmart.

Woodlawn Spanish Students Attend Language Tour at Harding

Submitted by Dee HyattOn Friday, April 18, Woodlawn Spanish students traveled to Harding University. Upon arrival, they were met by Thando Mothangu, a Harding alumni from Johannesburg, South Africa, Mr.

Dedication Date ‘In Near Future’ For Kingsland Post Office

RISON - The organizer of an effort to name the Kingsland Post Office after country music legend and Kingsland native Johnny Cash said he expects there will be an announcement “in the near future” about a dedication ceremony for the renaming.

Food Pantry May 17 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, May 17 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed May 10 at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.