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Carter Reed

Carter Reed

Rison Students of the Month: October 2025

Carter ReedThe Rison High School Student of the Month for September for grades 7-9 is Carter Reed. Carter is in the seventh grade and is the son of Layne and Jamie Reed. He is a member of the Junior Beta Club, FBLA, FCS, and plays 7th grade football for the Rison Wildcats.Congratulations, Carter!
Haunted Trail, Zombie Carnival Oct. 25 in Rison

Haunted Trail, Zombie Carnival Oct. 25 in Rison

Haunted Trail, Zombie Carnival Oct. 25 in Rison

RISON - The Pioneer Village and Rison Shine will host the Haunted Trail Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Village, 200 Yaney Drive in Rison.The unique outdoor haunted house-like experience will run from 6 to 10 p.m. and will also feature a zombie carnival for all ages.
Cleveland Co. Cares Launches Donation Drive with Giveaway

Cleveland Co. Cares Launches Donation Drive with Giveaway

Cleveland Co. Cares Launches Donation Drive with Giveaway

RISON - Cleveland County Cares, a local charity organization under the Pioneer Village, that provides essential items and Christmas gifts to children in need around the holidays, is launching a donation drive at the Rison in the Fall Festival.

County Ham Radio Operators Meet Oct. 18 in Rison

Cleveland County Hamsters, a club for local ham radio operators, will be having their third Saturday monthly meeting beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18,  their booth that will part of Rison in the Fall in downtown Rison.

School Lunches for Oct. 13-17

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Meatballs in spaghetti sauce, spaghetti, breadstick. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, lettuce, tomato. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Italian sausage pizza, fries.
Joe Cook Memorial Horseshoe Tournament

Joe Cook Memorial Horseshoe Tournament

Joe Cook Memorial Horseshoe Tournament Returns to Festival

RISON - The Joe Cook Memorial Horseshoe Tournament will return to this year's Rison in the Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 18.The cost per team is $20 and kicks off at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Third and Pine Streets in Rison.Registration begins at 10 a.m.

Food Pantry Oct. 18 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry Oct. 18

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 8 to 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, one week earlier this month.The church, located at 800 Main Street, typically holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.