News Briefs

PROGRESS ON PIONEER VILLAGE JAIL - Construction has continued on the new jail at the Pioneer Village in Rison. Village President Marty Bowlin (right) wished to thank Landon Inman (center) for his contributions to the jail. Also pictured is Billy Bowlin (left).

PROGRESS ON PIONEER VILLAGE JAIL - Construction has continued on the new jail at the Pioneer Village in Rison. Village President Marty Bowlin (right) wished to thank Landon Inman (center) for his contributions to the jail. Also pictured is Billy Bowlin (left).

Progress on Pioneer Village Jail

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025

RHS Alumni Night Set for Oct. 10

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
RISON - Rison High School invites all former Wildcats to join us for Alumni Night on Friday, October 10, 2025, as the Rison Wildcats take on McGehee.

School Lunches for Oct. 6-10

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Rison Elementary Monday - Create: Turkey hot dog. Classics: Chicken parmesan sandwich. Sides: Crinkle fries, lettuce, tomato. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken and cheese crispito. Classics: BBQ cheddar burger, fries. Sides: Black Beans, lettuce, tomato. Fresh whole fruit.

Jones-Shelton Reunion This Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
STAVES - The Jones-Shelton Family Reunion will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Y Comm. Center on Hwy. 35 North in the Staves community. A potluck lunch will be served at noon.
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE RECOGNIZES HOLCOMB - The Arkansas Municipal League has presented District 93 State Rep. Mike Holcomb with the Distinguished Legislator Award in recognition of his work during the 2025 Regular Session. Holcomb's district includes a section of northern and eastern Cleveland County. Pictured are Jack Critcher (left), legislative liaison for the Arkansas Municipal League, and State Rep. Mike Holcomb (right).

MUNICIPAL LEAGUE RECOGNIZES HOLCOMB - The Arkansas Municipal League has presented District 93 State Rep. Mike Holcomb with the Distinguished Legislator Award in recognition of his work during the 2025 Regular Session. Holcomb's district includes a section of northern and eastern Cleveland County. Pictured are Jack Critcher (left), legislative liaison for the Arkansas Municipal League, and State Rep. Mike Holcomb (right).

Municipal League Recognizes Holcomb

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Rison Methodist Outreach Selling Fried Pies Oct. 23-25

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
RISON - Rison United Methodist Church Outreach program will be selling fried pies Thursday, Oct. 23, Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25 during the Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt.Sales will begin at 8 a.m. each day.The church is located at 800 Main Street in Rison.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Oct. 11 at Kingsland

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

Story Time Begins Tuesday at Library

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
RISON - The Roy & Christine Sturgis Library of Cleveland County will begin Story Time for preschoolers Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m.Any preschool child between the ages of 3 and 5 are welcome. Please call the library at (870) 325-7270 to register your child.

Rison Seeks Input on Events, Recreation Tonight

News Staff
Monday, September 29, 2025
Rison Shine will host the fourth in a series of community meetings at 6 p.m. tonight (Monday, Sept. 29) at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison to get community on what type of events and recreation they might like to see in the community.