School Lunches for Dec. 1-5

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Beef patty, gravy, whole grain biscuit. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Mashed potatoes, grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken taco. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries. Sides: Refried beans, Mexicali corn. Fresh whole fruit.

Christmas Parade Set for Dec. 11

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. will host the Cleveland County Christmas Parade Thursday, Dec. 11 beginning at 7 p.m.The parade will begin in Downtown Rison with floats lining up along Pine and First Streets before making its way South on Main Street.

Baby Shower Nov. 30 for Wells

RISON - There will be a baby shower for Jason and Tarah Wells on Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Rison Baptist Church. It’s a boy. They are registered at Walmart and Amazon. 

New Life MBC Musician Service Nov. 30 in Rison

RISON - New Life Missionary Baptist Church will host a Musician's Appreciation service Sunday, Nov. 30 at 3 p.m.The theme is "The Ministry Behind the Music" and will feature Rickey Hoke, Elijah Mason, Latavius Moore and Brian Wesley.New Life is located at 101 Niven Road, Rison, AR.

SAU Tech Announces 2026 Homecoming Court

Southern Arkansas University Tech is proud to announce the Homecoming Court for 2026. This year’s court includes an outstanding group of ladies who exemplify school spirit, leadership, and involvement in campus life.

Community Service Project for Classical Conversations

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT FOR CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS - The homeschool group, Classical Conversations of Rison, did a community service project of picking up trash around the park, ball fields and parking lot.

School Lunches for Nov. 17-21

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.

RHS Class of '66 Reunion Dec. 6

RISON - The Rison High School graduating class of 1966 will have a reunion Saturday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Catfish Village in Star City.  Please make plans to attend. Call Marcell Jacks for more information, 870-718-3534.

Rison Fire Dept. Hosts Free CPR Class Dec. 1

RISON - The Rison Fire Department will host a free CPR training class Monday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.Anyone interested in taking the class should contact Fire Chief Alan Parnell at (870) 718-8608 for location details and more info.

West Wins Air Rifle Competition

HOT SPRINGS - Miles West, 9th grader at Woodlawn High School competed in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Summit in Hot Springs last week. He won first place in the high school division Air Rifle competition with a perfect score.