CCSD To Present ‘Report to Public’ On Tuesday, Sept. 8

RISON - The Cleveland County School District will have its annual “Report to the Public” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Rison Elementarty auditorium, Superintendent Davy King has announced.In addition, the regular monthly meeting of the Cleveland County School Board will follow at 7 p.m. in the...

Wilson Will Speak To Republicans at Sept. 8 Meeting

RISON - State Senate District 1 candidate Harrell Wilson will speak to the Republican Party of Cleveland County during its regular monthly meeting on at noon Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Buidling Rison, 404 Sycamore Street in Rison.District 94 State Representation-elect Kyle Day of...

Democratic Party To Host Candidate Meet/Greet Sept. 12

RISON - The Democratic Party of Cleveland County will host a Meet and Greet the Candidates Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at noon at the Hall-Morgan Building, 404 Sycamore St., in Rison.Guest speakers will include Mayor Tomeka Butler, the Democratic candidate for the District 1 State Senate seat, who is...

County Fair Poultry Testing is Saturday

RISON - Poultry testing for the 2026 Cleveland County Fair Livestock Show will be held at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 5, at the fairgrounds in Rison.

RHS To Host Blood Drive Sept. 10

RISON - Rison High School is calling on community members to help replenish the local blood supply during a critical period by participating in an upcoming blood drive Thursday, Sept 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. aboard the Bloodmobile parked at the high school.

School Lunches for Aug. 24-28, 2026

Rison ElementaryMonday: Hamburger steak and gravy served with a fresh-baked whole-grain biscuit, mashed potatoes, beef gravy, seasoned corn and fresh carrots. Students may also choose chicken nuggets with a fresh-baked whole-grain biscuit.

Local Triathletes Soar at Broken Sword Event

CLARKSVILLE - Lauren Threlkeld finished first in her age group of 30-39 at the Clarksville Broken Sword Triathlon held this past weekend. She placed second overall in the female division.

90th Birthday Celebration Sunday for Gloria Johnston

RISON - A 90th Birthday Celebration will be held Sunday, Aug. 23 to honor Gloria Johnston. The celebration will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 Hwy 35 N, Rison.

Kingsland Council To Hold Special Meeting Thursday

KINGSLAND - Mayor Samantha Johnson announced Tuesday that there will be a special meeting of the Kingsland City Council at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at Kingsland City Hall.There are two items on the agenda: Resolution 2026-07 concerning an Arkansas Rural Community Grant Program; and Ordinance...

Fish Fry Benefit Planned Sept. 21 for Wesley Chapel

PINE BLUFF - A fish fry fundraiser benefiting Wesley Chapel Church and Cemetery at Randall is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m.The fish fry will be set up at John and Doris Vailes’ Glass Shop, 10639 Hwy. 63, in Pine Bluff, just north of the Cleveland/Jefferson County Line.The event...