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Hop on Pop Blood Drive

Hop on Pop Blood Drive

Hop on Pop Memorial Blood Drive June 23 in Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
RISON - The Hop on Pop Blood Drive, organized by Stacy Walz through Our Blood Institute will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, June 23 at Rison Baptist Church.Appointments can be scheduled online at https://www.yourbloodinstitute.

Updated Hours at Solid Waste Transfer Station

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
RISON - Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings has announced updated hours at the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station until further notice.The Transfer Station is open Monday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Taylor-Cash Reunion June 7 at Staves Community Center

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
RISON - The annual Jess and Lottie Cash Taylor's family reunion will be held Saturday, June 7, at the Y (Staves) Com‐ munity 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.
Bottom row, left to right: Avery Atkins, Stephannie Scallion, Laci Billings, Lilly Ashcraft, Rebecca Matheson, Layton Baldwin; Top row, left to right: Owen Grubb, Wesleigh Leopard, Ja’Elle Caldwell, Braedyn Kimbrough, Lily Lancaster, Jayden Ruffin, Esmarelda VazQuez, Arianna Nelson.

Bottom row, left to right: Avery Atkins, Stephannie Scallion, Laci Billings, Lilly Ashcraft, Rebecca Matheson, Layton Baldwin; Top row, left to right: Owen Grubb, Wesleigh Leopard, Ja’Elle Caldwell, Braedyn Kimbrough, Lily Lancaster, Jayden Ruffin, Esmarelda VazQuez, Arianna Nelson.

Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: May

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Photo by Karen Wiscaver

Photo by Karen Wiscaver

Yard of the Month: May 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
KINGSLAND - Larry and Janet Post at Post Farm (300 Russell Road Kingsland) were selected as May’s Yard of the Month couple by the Cleveland County Master Gardeners and County Cultivators.For more information on the award and nomination process, visit www.clevelandcountyarkansas.com 
(Submitted by Barbara Cox)

(Submitted by Barbara Cox)

EHC Clubs Donate To CDCAA

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
RISON - The "Y" EHC and the "Why Knots" EHC joined forces to design drawstring bags, subsequently donated to Michele Talent of the Central Delta Community Action Agency (CDCAA) for use in dispensing personal care and hygiene items. 
(Photo by Fran Nutt)

(Photo by Fran Nutt)

Wildcats Headed To Harding

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
RISON - Four Rison High School students from the Class of 2025 were recently awarded scholarships to attend Harding University. Pictured left to right are: Ayden Laws, Thomas Wilson, Harding University Admissions Counselor Thando Mahlangu, Gracen White and Aaron Tilley. 
Kristy Lowery

Kristy Lowery

Pioneer Village Recaps Festival

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Submitted by Marty BowlinWhat a nice time we had at the Pioneer Village Festival, April 19. The weather was nice and although the crowd was slow, the folks that showed up seemed to really enjoy themselves.