2025 Tax Books Open for Payment

RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patty Wilson has announced that the 2025 tax books are now open for those wanting to pay their 2025 real and personal property taxes. Payments can be made from 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m.

First Purple Martins Spotted in County

The Herald has been notified of two sightings of purple martins in Cleveland County marking the arrival of the spring season.William Juckett spotted four martins Thursday evening, Feb. 19 on Hwy 189 N in Kingsland, noting they spent the night in the bird box at his house.

Bobby Terry Memorial Golf Tournament To Benefit Rison Booster Club

PINE BLUFF - The second annual Bobby Lee Terry Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, May 2 at the Harbor Oaks Golf Course in Pine Bluff. This year's tournament benefits the Rison Booster Club.The cost is $300 per team for a four-man scramble. Each player will receive a goodie bag.

Free Program Feb. 28 for Low-Risk Retirement Investments

Max Weiner of Little Rock, vice president of American Government Benefit Specialists, will be hosting a free session on retirement and benefits planning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 7370 Hwy. 35 South near Rison.

School Lunches for Feb. 23-28

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Golden crispy chicken strips, macaroni and cheese. Classics: Cheeseburger, crinkle fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli with cheese, fresh grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, crinkle fries.

Bridal Shower March 1 at RUMC for Emma Green

RISON - A bridal shower for Emma Green, bride-elect of Slade LeBlanc of Lubbock, Texas, will be at the Family Life Center at the Rison United Methodist Church, Sunday, March 1 at 1:30 p.m. She is registered at Target and Amazon.

Story Time Begins March 4 at Library

RISON - The Roy and Christine Sturgis Library of Cleveland County will begin its spring session of story time for preschoolers Wednesday, March 4 at 10:30 a.m.Any preschool child between the ages of 3 and 5 are welcome.

Woodlawn Sports Complex Community Meeting Sunday

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn Community Sports Complex will host a community meeting this Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Woodlawn Community Center.

Why Knots EHC Club Holding Quilt Drawing

RISON - The Why Knots EHC Club is holding a drawing for a handmade quilt. To enter the drawing, call Sarah Mitchell at (870) 250-2575 or Barbara Cox at (870) 461-8788.

Annual Silas Johnson Sunday School Program March 8

RISON - First Baptist Church, 302 Mockingbird Lane in Rison, and Terry W. Reams Sr. Pastor, will present the Annual Silas Johnson Sunday School Program Sunday, March 8 at 11:15 a.m.Guest Speaker is Min. Christopher Stroud of Marks Memorial Church of God in Christ in Carthage.