News Briefs

Cleveland County School Board to Meet on May 18

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board is moving its May school board meeting to 7 p.m. Monday, May 18, at the administration building, the district has announced.The Cleveland County School Board usually meets the second Monday of each month. 
Bottom row, left to right: Haylie Ashcraft, Dylan Phillips, Kinzlee Smith, Elayna Barber, Lincoln Wirtjes, Amelia Miller. Top row, left to right: Ariana Gonzales, Jayce Lloyd, Easton Ford, Ryan McGarity, Ezmae Babcock, Curtis Ballard, Kynslee McEntire, Layla Small.

Bottom row, left to right: Haylie Ashcraft, Dylan Phillips, Kinzlee Smith, Elayna Barber, Lincoln Wirtjes, Amelia Miller. Top row, left to right: Ariana Gonzales, Jayce Lloyd, Easton Ford, Ryan McGarity, Ezmae Babcock, Curtis Ballard, Kynslee McEntire, Layla Small.

Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: April

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026

School Lunches for May 11-15

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Golden crispy chicken strips, macaroni and cheese. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, fresh grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Toasty Cheese sandwich, fries.

Bethel Cemetery Seeking Donations

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
NEW EDINBURG - Bethel Cemetery Association is asking for donations for the upkeep of the Bethel Cemetery.Donations can be mailed to Charletta Smith, P.O. Box 192, Kingsland, AR 71652.
Gun Raffle for Kingsland's Get Rhythm Festival

Gun Raffle for Kingsland's Get Rhythm Festival

Gun Raffle for Kingsland's Get Rhythm Festival

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
KINGSLAND - Kickstart Kingsland is having a fundraiser for the Get Rhythm Music Festival. A raffle for a brand new Savage 110 Trail H 308 WIN gun. Tickets are $10 for one or $20 for three.Kickstart Kingsland accepts cash, check, money order, PayPal @kickstartkingsland and Cash App $kk71652.

Taylor, Cash Reunion June 6 at Staves

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
RISON - The annual Jess and Lottie Cash Taylor's family re‐ union will be held Saturday, June 6 at the Y (Staves) Community Center.The reunion begins at 10 a.m. and will include a potluck lunch at 12 Noon. All relatives and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Revival May 17-20 at Kingsland MBC

Revival May 17-20 at Kingsland MBC

Revival May 17-20 at Kingsland MBC

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
KINGSLAND - Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church will be in Revival May 17-20, Pastor Rick Bolin has announced.Times are 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday with Evangelist Bro. Gary Copeland.

Food Pantry May 16 at Macedonia MBC

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, May 16 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.