CCSB Approves Personnel Matters

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board approved the following personnel decisions during its meeting Monday night: accepted the resignation of Tammy Easterling, Rison Elementary paraprofessional; and approved hiring Allison Davis as a Rison Elementary paraprofessional, pending background...

Master Gardeners Select Yard of the Month for August 2026

RISON - The Cleveland County Cultivators and Master Gardeners selected Patricia and Robin Hall as the recipients of the Yard of the Month honor. To learn more or nominate a yard, visit www.clevelandcountyarkansas.com

School Lunches: Aug. 17-21

Rison ElementaryMonday: chicken nuggets, hawaiian roll, mashed potatoes, classic cheeseburger in bun, roasted green beans, seasoned broccoli, fresh whole fruit, cinnamon diced pearsTuesday: beef nachos, mexican-style pinto beans, brown rice, chicken & cheese crispito, corn & black bean salsa salad,...

SBA Disaster Loan Deadline is Aug. 24 For 2025 Storms

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofits organizations impacted by the excessive rain, flash flooding, hail, and high winds occurring April 3 throug July 21, 2025, to apply for low-interest federal economic injury disaster loans before the...

Motivational Speaker Clay Dyer Speaks to CCSD Faculty

RISON - Professional bass fisherman Clay Dyer spoke to Cleveland County School District faculty Monday during a staff presentation. Dyer was born without any lower limbs, no arm on the left side and a partial arm on the right.

Woodlawn Classes of 1964-1965 Reunite

WOODLAWN - The class reunion of Woodlawn High School classes of 1964 and 1965 was held June 20 at the Mt. Olivet Global Methodist Church in Calmer. The classes had a good time discussing the years of school together, looking at pictures and enjoyed a wonderful potluck meal.

Rison Residents Could See Water Issues on Thursday

RISON - Rison Utilities Director Gene Norton said some residents with the City of Rison could experience temporary discoloration of their water as a state-required fire hydrant flow and pressure test is conducted Thursday morning.Norton said the test is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Thursday, and...

Lynns Celebrating 50th Anniversary on Friday

Gary and Becky Lynn will be celebrating their 50th anniversary this Friday, July 31. The couple was married on July 31, 1976, at Enon Missionary Baptist Church at Rye with Bro.

Rison Prayer Walk To Be Held Aug. 9

RISON - The annual Rison School Community Prayer Walk will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, starting at the flag pole in front of Rison High School.

Woodlawn Booster Club Meeting Thursday

WOODAWN - The Woodlawn Booster Club will hold a meeting Thursday, July 30 at 6 p.m. in the Woodlawn High School Testing Room.Anyone interested in helping support the Bears this season is invited to attend.