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Pesticide Applicator Training Friday

News Staff
Monday, June 15, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Pesticide Applicator Training session on Friday, June 19 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, beginning promptly at 10 a.m.Each participant will be charged a $20 training fee which will go towards training materials.
Bingo Fundraiser Saturday at Kingsland

Bingo Fundraiser Saturday at Kingsland

Bingo Fundraiser Saturday at Kingsland

News Staff
Monday, June 15, 2026
KINGSLAND - Kickstart Kingsland will host Bingo this Saturday, June 20 at 12 p.m. to benefit the Get Rhythm Music Festival. The game will be held at the Kingsland Elementary School Building at 16650 Hwy 79.The cost is $30 to play, which includes BBQ pulled pork and chicken sandwiches.
Pictured left to right: Bryant Brown, Natalie Brown, David Dixon, Vanita Fountain, Aubrey Goodwin, Michael McLemore, Donald Roshell, Reginald Roshell and Shelby Stocker.

Pictured left to right: Bryant Brown, Natalie Brown, David Dixon, Vanita Fountain, Aubrey Goodwin, Michael McLemore, Donald Roshell, Reginald Roshell and Shelby Stocker.

Quilts of Valor Awarded To Local Veterans

News Staff
Monday, June 15, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County EHC Council and Quilts of Valor Never Forgotten in Arkansas partnered Saturday, June 12 to award nine quilts to Cleveland County Veterans.
Grammy, ACM and CMA Winner Bryan White

Grammy, ACM and CMA Winner Bryan White

90s Country Powerhouse Bryan White To Headline Rison in the Fall Festival

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
RISON - Rison’s premier event, the Rison in the Fall Festival will celebrate its 36th year Saturday, Oct. 10 with a headlining show from one of the most unforgettable voices of 90s country music - Grammy, ACM and CMA award winner Bryan White.Rison Shine Community Development, Inc.

CCSD Students To Receive Free Meals

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
RISON - All students in the Cleveland County School District can receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026-27 school year after the Cleveland County School Board voted to join the USDA Community Eligibility Provision program Monday night.
Cruisin' Cleveland County Car Show

Cruisin' Cleveland County Car Show

Photo: Cruisin' Cleveland County Car Show

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
RISON - The Cruisin’ Cleveland County Car Show had a record turnout of classic cars and trucks, street rods, antique tractors and more at the Pioneer Village in Rison. One of the most popular was a custom 1949 Chevrolet cab-over truck pictured on the right of the lower photo.
The shaded areas represent Rally Networks’ three expansion phases

The shaded areas represent Rally Networks’ three expansion phases

Grubb Gives Update on Rally’s Expanded Fiber Optic Network

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
RISON - Rally Networks expects Phase I of its three-phase fiber optic network expansion in Cleveland County to be completed sometime in July with the entire project being finished in about two years, Cleveland County Telephone operations manager Bruce Grubb told the Cleveland County Republican...

UCA Announces Spring Honors List

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas congratulates the nearly 1,500 students who were named to the spring 2026 Dean's List.Eligibility on the Dean's List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours.