Rison Under Boil Order After Water Main Break

The City of Rison is currently under a boil water after a 6-inch water main broke Sunday afternoon dropping water pressure below 20 psi. Joe Freyer, utilities manager for the City of Rison, said he received an alert via the automated alert system at 2:34 p.m.

Busy Bees To Hold Games, Christmas Events at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Busy Bee Crafters Extension Homemakers Club will host a game day from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Kingsland City 9all. Snacks and laughter will be served!Also on Saturday, Dec.

Food Pantry Dec. 20 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Dec. 20 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

School Lunches for Dec. 8-12

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

Nominations Open for December Yard of the Month

RISON - Cleveland County Cultivators and Master Gardeners are asking for your nominations for December Yard of the Month. County Residents have until December 15 to decorate their yards for Christmas. A decision will be made that evening as to which yard has the best Christmas decor.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Dec. 13 at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

Ballot Draw To Be Held Dec. 4 at Rison

RISON - The Cleveland County Election Commission has announced that the ballot draw for the 2026 Preferential Primary Election will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Cleveland County Courthouse, 20 East Magnolia Street in Rison.The public is invited to attend.

Kingsland Council Meeting Canceled

KINGSLAND - The November meeting of the Kingsland City Council was canceled last Thursday evening due to a lack of a quorum of council members.Mayor Karen Wiscaver said the meeting will not be made up, and the business on the November agenda will be addressed during the December meeting.

Some Government Offices Will Close On Friday As Well

RISON - All federal, state and local government offices, as well as the U.S. Post Office and banks, will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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