Cleveland County School Board Moving Monthly Meeting to March 17

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board has moved its March meeting to Monday, March 17, Superintendent Davy King as announced. The school board meeting was originally scheduled for Monday, March 10. The Cleveland County School Board usually meets the second Monday of the each month.

School Lunches for March 3-7

Rison ElementaryMonday - spaghetti and meatballs​ with breadstick​ or​ pulled pork sandwich with french fries​,fruit or small salad.Tuesday - crispito with refried beans​ or​ beef fingers with mashed potatoes​, fruit or small salad.

Why Knots Project Club Seeking Sewers, Meeting March 10

RISON - The Why Knots Project Club, part of the Cleveland County Extension Homemakers Club, will be holding a meeting March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Veterans Building in Rison. The Club invites anyone interested in contributing to sewing projects for the residents of Cleveland County to join.

Story Time Begins March 5 at Library

RISON - The Roy and Christine Sturgis Library of Cleveland County will begin its story time for preschoolers Wednesday, March 5 at 10 a.m.Any preschool child between the ages of 3 and 5 are welcome to attend. Please call the library at (870) 325-7270 to register your child.

Local Students Named To ASU Honors Lists

JONESBORO – Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2024 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study.

Kingsland Council Meeting Feb. 27

KINGSLAND - Kingsland City Council will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at Kingsland City Hall, Mayor Karen Wiscaver has announced.

Parker Named To SACC Dean’s List

EL DORADO — South Arkansas Community College has released its President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for the fall 2024 term.To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have a grade-point average of between 3.0 and 3.75 for the fall semester, and be classified as full-time.

School Lunches for Feb. 24-28

Rison ElementaryMonday - pizza pasta, breadstick, chicken broccoli & cheddar soup, Breadstick, tater tots, Fruit.Tuesday - Beef Nacho, refried Beans, burger, tater tots, Fruit.Wednesday - Swedish meatballs, rice, roll, orange chicken, fried rice, Fruit.

Pioneer Village Meeting Jan. 27

RISON - The Pioneer Village will host its monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cleveland County Veteran's Building, President Marty Bowlin has announced.

Green House Cottages Host Valentine's Ball and Pageant

RISON - The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills hosted its 2025 Valentine’s Day Ball/King and Queen Pageant Friday, Feb. 14. Edna Robinson (left) was crowned Queen, and David Hendricks (right) was crowned King. The “Y” Extension Homemakers Club served as judges.