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PACKING GIFTS - Cleveland County Cares volunteers are pictured packing up Christmas gifts during last year’s holiday season. The organization is accepting funds to purchase gifts and essentials for families in need this year.

PACKING GIFTS - Cleveland County Cares volunteers are pictured packing up Christmas gifts during last year’s holiday season. The organization is accepting funds to purchase gifts and essentials for families in need this year.

Cleveland County Cares Seeks Donations, Announces Fundraisers for Holiday Giving

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County Cares fund is launching its annual fundraising campaign, marking a holiday tradition that provides much-needed support to local children and families.
PROPOSED GYM INTERIOR

PROPOSED GYM INTERIOR

King Goes Over Gym Details at Rison Meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
RISON - Superintendent Davy King and the Cleveland County School Board held its second community meeting on the proposed 6-mill tax increase to fund construction of a new gym Monday evening inside the Rison gymnasium.The third and final community meeting on the millage will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Coley McCabe and Thom Shepherd

Coley McCabe and Thom Shepherd

Beach Country Duo Bringing Hits, Fun Times To ‘Rison in the Fall’

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
RISON - Thom Sheppard and Coley McCabe, the dynamic duo known as Thom and Coley, are gearing up for a performance at 35th annual Rison in the Fall Festival.The couple will be bringing their unique blend of country, folk, and 'Beach Country' music to the stage, Saturday, Oct. 18.