Oct. 15 Is Deadline For Property Taxes

RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patti Wilson has announced that the deadline for paying 2024 personal and real property taxes is Wednesday, Oct. 15. Taxes can be paid at the tax collector’s office at the courthouse at Rison. 

Local EHC Clubs Compete at District Fair

Why Knots Place at District FairThe Why Knots EH Project Club entered their project board of what they were involved in this year, in the Southeast Arkansas District Fair and won first place, Best of Show and Grand Champion.

County Cultivators Host John Gavin

RISON - The County Cultivators and Master Gardeners meet on the first Monday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Fairgrounds.October’s guest speaker was John Gavin presenting on Cool Season Vegetables.

Local Toys for Tots Accepting Donations at Rison in the Fall

The Local Toys for Tots Christmas Campaign is looking forward to returning to Rison in the Fall on Saturday, Oct. 18. The local campaign strives to serve youth in need and at-risk youth from the ages of 0-18 because every child deserves a little Christmas.

Rison Students of the Month: October 2025

Carter ReedThe Rison High School Student of the Month for September for grades 7-9 is Carter Reed. Carter is in the seventh grade and is the son of Layne and Jamie Reed. He is a member of the Junior Beta Club, FBLA, FCS, and plays 7th grade football for the Rison Wildcats.Congratulations, Carter!

Haunted Trail, Zombie Carnival Oct. 25 in Rison

RISON - The Pioneer Village and Rison Shine will host the Haunted Trail Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Village, 200 Yaney Drive in Rison.The unique outdoor haunted house-like experience will run from 6 to 10 p.m. and will also feature a zombie carnival for all ages.

Cleveland Co. Cares Launches Donation Drive with Giveaway

RISON - Cleveland County Cares, a local charity organization under the Pioneer Village, that provides essential items and Christmas gifts to children in need around the holidays, is launching a donation drive at the Rison in the Fall Festival.

County Ham Radio Operators Meet Oct. 18 in Rison

Cleveland County Hamsters, a club for local ham radio operators, will be having their third Saturday monthly meeting beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18,  their booth that will part of Rison in the Fall in downtown Rison.

School Lunches for Oct. 13-17

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Meatballs in spaghetti sauce, spaghetti, breadstick. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, lettuce, tomato. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Italian sausage pizza, fries.

Historical Society Meeting on Oct. 15 at Sturgis Library

RISON - The Cleveland County Historical Society (CCHS) will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Ckleveland County Sturgis Library in Rison. Anyone interested in local history is invited to attend.