News Briefs

Four from County UCA Presidential Scholars

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,200 students who were named as Presidential Scholars.From Rison are: Brentlee Wilkins, Isabelle Vinson, Michael Rice and Benjamin Sowrheaver.Students must achieve a 4.
Pictured are Treill Meeks, Sheriff Jack Rodgers and Barbara Cox.

Pictured are Treill Meeks, Sheriff Jack Rodgers and Barbara Cox.

Why Knots Club Presents Quilts to Sheriff

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
RISON - The 'Why Knots' Extension Homemakers Club presented six comfort quilts to Sheriff Jack Rodgers of the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department, Monday January 19.

School Lunches for Jan. 26-30

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Golden crispy chicken strips, macaroni and cheese. Classics: Cheeseburger, fiies. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries.

Potter Named to UCA Dean's List

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
CONWAY - Audrey Potter of Rison, was named to the fall 2025 Dean's List at the University of Central Arkansas.Potter was among more than 1,600 students named to the fall 2025 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.

County Bracing For Winter Storm

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
RISON - Cleveland County as well as all surrounding counties were placed under a winter storm watch by the National Weather Service (NWS) on Tuesday afternoon.According to the NWS, a “high impact winter weather event” is expected to occur between 6 p.m. Friday night, Jan. 23, through 6 a.m.

Rison United Methodist Food Pantry Moved To Friday

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
Due to the potential for winter precipitation on Saturday, Rison United Methodist Church has announced it is moving its Food Pantry distribution originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, to 8 a.m. this Friday, Jan. 23, at Rison United Methodist Church, 800 Main Street in Rison.
CLEVELAND COUNTY SPELLING BEE WINNERS - Rison Schools recently hosted the Cleveland County Spelling Bee. Pictured are: George Lodua, 1st place; Ester Sung, 2nd place; Victor Hu, 3rd place. George Lodua will advance to the state competition on March 7 at The Vines Center in Little Rock. CCSD appreciates FBT Bank for sponsoring our county competition.

CLEVELAND COUNTY SPELLING BEE WINNERS - Rison Schools recently hosted the Cleveland County Spelling Bee. Pictured are: George Lodua, 1st place; Ester Sung, 2nd place; Victor Hu, 3rd place. George Lodua will advance to the state competition on March 7 at The Vines Center in Little Rock. CCSD appreciates FBT Bank for sponsoring our county competition.

Cleveland County Spelling Bee Winners

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026

School Lunches for Jan. 19-23

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Turkey hot dog. Classics: Cheeseburger, curly fries. Sides: Curly fries, seasoned peas and carrots. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken and cheese crispito, salsa. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, curly fries.

Kingsland’s Butler Earns OBU Honor

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
ARKADELPHIA - Kalyn Butler of Kingsland has been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, the university has announced.To qualify for the President’s List, a student must compile a 4.