News Briefs

England on Dean’s List at MTSU

MURFREESBORO, TN - Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating 5,986 students who appear on the dean's list for the Spring 2025 semester, including Jack England of Rison, AR.To qualify for this distinction, an undergraduate student must maintain a current semester grade-point average of 3.

Local Students on SAU President List

MAGNOLIA - Southern Arkansas University has announced that 458 students earned a 4.0 GPA for the spring 2025 semester and have been named to its President's List.From Cleveland County are:Arabella Elizabeth Matthews is a junior Studio Art major from Kingsland, AR.

ASU Honors Lists Include Students from Cleveland County

JONESBORO – Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the spring 2025 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study.

Local Students on SAU Dean's List

MAGNOLIA - Southern Arkansas University has announced that 550 students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher for the spring 2025 semester and have been named to its Dean's List. From Cleveland County are:Demetrios Alexander Guzman is a junior Engineering major from Kingsland, AR.

Historical Society Announces New Officers, Board

RISON - The Cleveland County Historical Society elected new officers for 2025-2026: President Wayne Cash; First Vice President and Publicity Chair Suzi Parker; Second Vice President and Chair of Special Projects Karen Bell Fox; Recording Secretary Hilda Terry; Treasurer and Corresponding Secretary...

Vinson Named as UCA Presidential Scholar

CONWAY - Isabelle Vinson, of Rison, AR was named a Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas for spring 2025.Vinson was among more than 1,200 students named as a Presidential Scholar. Students must achieve a 4.

Two from County on UCA Dean’s List

CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,400 students who were named to the spring 2025 Dean's List. Eligibility on the Dean's List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours.
Leopard Family Reunion

Leopard Family Reunion

Leopard Family Reunion Held at 'Y'

RISON - Organizers said the annual Leopard Family Reunion was a blessing this year with a whopping 62 in attendance, which packed the "Y" Community Center. We all had the best time with great fellowship, stories of the past and food galore! If you left hungry, it was your own doing.
Cleveland County Represented at 4-H Orama

Cleveland County Represented at 4-H Orama

Cleveland County Represented at 4-H Orama

MALVERN - Cleveland County was represented well at the Ouachita 4H District Orama Tuesday in Malvern. We had seven students competing in Illustrated Talks. Pictured from left to right are: Olivia Thompson, Madelyn Thompson and Ben Hanks from our Homeschool 4H Club.
BLACKSMITH CLUB USING SKILLS AT PIONEER VILLAGE

BLACKSMITH CLUB USING SKILLS AT PIONEER VILLAGE

Blacksmith Club Using Skills at Pioneer Village

RISON - At the May 4-H Blacksmith meeting, the students used the skills they are learning to help repair the sign at the Pioneer Village Blacksmith shop. The sign was blown down by high winds. The 4-Hers, under the leadership of Mr. Ed Montgomery, forged nails and hangers used to rehang the sign.