News Briefs

Pictured left to right are Jamya Pinkney-Delaumel, Community Connector for the American Heart Association, Librarian Hilda Terry, Rachel Will, Outreach Coordinator for UAMS, and Brady Lacy, Senior Community Impact Director.

Pictured left to right are Jamya Pinkney-Delaumel, Community Connector for the American Heart Association, Librarian Hilda Terry, Rachel Will, Outreach Coordinator for UAMS, and Brady Lacy, Senior Community Impact Director.

American Heart Association Offers Blood Pressure Monitors at County Library

News Staff
Friday, October 2, 2026
RISON - The American Heart Association and UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute has partnered with the Cleveland County Library through the Libraries with Heart program. A blood pressure kiosk is now stationed inside the library for people to monitor their blood pressure.
Pictured left to right are David Clark, U.S. Navy; Bobby Joe Johnson, U.S. Army; James Smith, U.S. Army; Leon Shannon, U.S. Navy; Jerry O’Neal, U.S. Army; Joseph O’Neal, U.S. Army; Greg Rowland, U.S. Navy; and Rikki Rowland, U.S. Navy.

Pictured left to right are David Clark, U.S. Navy; Bobby Joe Johnson, U.S. Army; James Smith, U.S. Army; Leon Shannon, U.S. Navy; Jerry O’Neal, U.S. Army; Joseph O’Neal, U.S. Army; Greg Rowland, U.S. Navy; and Rikki Rowland, U.S. Navy.

Quilts of Valor Presented to County Veterans

News Staff
Friday, October 2, 2026
The Quilts of Valor Never Forgotten in Arkansas organization lead by Group Leader Karen Mitchell, in partnership with Cleveland County’s Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council, presented eight Quilts of Valor to local Veterans Saturday, Sept. 26.
Frederick Marsh

Frederick Marsh

Scholarship Fund Being Organized To Honor Marsh

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
RISON - Donations are being accepted for a memorial scholarship fund being set up in honor of the late Frederick Marsh, a 2020 graduate of Rison High School and a rookie officer with the Rogers Police Department.Marsh died in July while trying to assist a swimmer in distress while on the Elk River...

School Lunches for Sept. 28-Oct. 2

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Spaghetti with Italian Meat Sauce, Garlic Twist, Mashed Potatoes; American Classics: Classic Cheeseburger in Bun, Baked Beans, Glazed Carrots; Fruit & Vegetable Bar: Fresh Whole Fruit, Chilled Peaches.Tuesday - Create: Hot Chicken & Black Bean Rice Bowl, Seasoned...
Fried Pie Sale for Food Pantry Set Sept. 24-26

Fried Pie Sale for Food Pantry Set Sept. 24-26

Fried Pie Sale for Food Pantry Set Sept. 24-26

News Staff
Friday, September 18, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Food Pantry hosted by the Rison United Methodist Church, 800 Main Street, Rison, AR is having its fall fried pie sale Sept. 24-26, during the Fall Junk Hunt.

School Lunches for Sept. 21-25

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Home-Style Meatloaf, Hawaiian Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Beef Gravy; Classics: Chicken Nuggets, Crinkle Cut French Fries; Sides: Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit & Vegetable Bar, Fresh Whole Fruit, Fresh Clementine.Tuesday - Create: Chicken Spaghetti, Breadstick,...

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Health Unit To Host Flu Shot Clinic Sept. 24

News Staff
Monday, September 14, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Health Unit will host its annual flu shot clinic Thursday, Sept. 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 409 East Magnolia Street.There is no out-of-pocket expense to you, but bring insurance information if you have it.For more information, call (870) 325-6311.

School Lunches for Sept. 14-18

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Hamburger Steak and Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Hawaiian Roll, Peppered Cream Gravy; Classics: Chicken Nuggets, Corn; Sides: Broccoli, Fruit & Vegetable Bar, Fresh Whole Fruit, Cinnamon Diced Pears.Tuesday - Create: Beef Nachos; Classics: Toasty Cheese Sandwich, Crinkle...