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

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

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.

Historical Society Meeting on Oct. 15 at Sturgis Library

RISON - The Cleveland County Historical Society (CCHS) will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Ckleveland County Sturgis Library in Rison. Anyone interested in local history is invited to attend.

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.

Kingsland Council To Meet Oct. 23

KINGSLAND - Kingsland City Council will meet for Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Kinsgland City Hall, Mayor Karen Wiscaver has announced.

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.