News Briefs

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Set for March 28 to Benefit Fire Department

News Staff

Monday, February 16, 2026

RISON - The Rison Fire Department will host the RFD 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Saturday, March 28 at 9 a.m. at the Rison School Gym.There is a $60 entry fee per team, with up to 4 per team. Players must be at least age 16.

Rison Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Feb. 21 at White Hall

News Staff

Friday, February 13, 2026

The Rison Booster Club will host its 2026 Banquet and Sports Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the White Hall Community Center, 9801 Dollarway Road in White Hall.

Pictured left to right: Loletia Terry, Sheila Jackson, Sarah Mitchell, Treill Meeks, Billie Blanchard, Randy Morgan, Skipper Hipp, Allen Wilson, Barbara Cox, Mary Vallance, Angela Yarnell and Kimberly Yarnell.

Why Knots EHC Club Presents Patriotic Quilt

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Friday, February 13, 2026

RISON - The Why Knots EHC Project Club honored Cleveland County Veterans Thursday for their profound duty, courage, personal sacrifice and dedication not only to their military branch, but to all American citizens.

School Lunches for Feb. 16-20

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Friday, February 13, 2026

Rison ElementaryMonday - President's Day.Tuesday - Create: Chicken and cheese crispito, salsa. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, curly fries. Sides: Seasoned black beans, elotes style corn with chili. Fresh whole fruit.Wednesday - Create: Spaghetti with Italian meat sauce, garlic twist.

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Ronald, Martha Thompson Celebrate 70th Anniversary

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Ronald and Martha Vaughn Brewer Thompson married Feb. 18, 1956 at her parents home in the “Y” community by Bro. Billy Joe Evans of Bethel No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church.The couple celebrates their 70th anniversary this week.

Rison Junior High FBLA

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Rison Junior FBLA Students Place at District Conference

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

MONTICELLO - Rison Junior High School FBLA attended the District 3 Conference Wednesday, Feb. 4, on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Many of the 7-8th grade students competed and qualified for state in various competitive events.

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Brown Second Runner Up in Miss Ark. Tech Pageant

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

RUSSELLVILLE - Persistence paid off for Kenleigh Garner.Garner, a 21-year old Arkansas Tech University senior from Hot Springs, was crowned the 70th Miss Arkansas Tech during a scholarship pageant at Witherspoon Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 6.

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Stuckey Named to All Star Cheer Squad

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

RISON - Senior Captain Mallory Stuckey for being named to the Arkansas High School Coaches Association East All Star Cheer Squad. Mallory was the only cheerleader chosen from the 8-3A East Conference. Mallory has been a Wildcat cheerleader for 6 years.

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Woodlawn Board To Meet Tuesday

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

WOODLAWN - Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock has called a special meeting of the Woodlawn School Board for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the administration building.

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Local Students on UAM Honors Lists

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

MONTICELLO — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) named 345 students to the Dean’s List and 268 students to the Chancellor's List for the fall 2025 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM’s registrar.