News Briefs

King Graduates from Harding University

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
SEARCY - Grant King of Rison is one of more than 300 students who received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates during the Fall 2024 commencement ceremony on Dec. 14, 2024.King received a Doctor of Pharmacy.
WES JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - These Woodlawn Elementary students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month of January. Pictured left to right are: Grant Rushing (3rd Grade), Dalezya Pineda (1st Grade), Davis Huitt (5th Grade), Grace McDaniel (2nd Grade), Wyatt Parker (6th Grade), Hadley Smith (4th Grade). Not Pictured: Hudson Lavender (Kindergarten).

WES JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - These Woodlawn Elementary students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month of January. Pictured left to right are: Grant Rushing (3rd Grade), Dalezya Pineda (1st Grade), Davis Huitt (5th Grade), Grace McDaniel (2nd Grade), Wyatt Parker (6th Grade), Hadley Smith (4th Grade). Not Pictured: Hudson Lavender (Kindergarten).

Woodlawn Elementary Students of the Month: January 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Homestead Event Set For March 29

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
RISON - The Arkansas Homesteading Conference will be returning to the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison on Saturday, March 29, announced organizer Britt Talent.

School Lunches for February 17-21, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Rison Elementary and Rison High SchoolMenu unavailable at time of publication.Woodlawn Elementary and Woodlawn High SchoolMonday - No School, President's Day.Tuesday - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, apple, roll, milk.

EOC/CDCAA Board Meeting Tuesday

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
RISON - PBJCEOC/CDCAA will be conducting the Monthly Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. at 200 N. Main Street in Rison.To join via zoom, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82280812688?pwd=7PaN7VUeaSrOGMTKnzEbgpu6kHPjN6.
James Haywood

James Haywood

First Birthday Request for Local Animal Shelter

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
RISON - James Michael Haywood celebrated his first birthday Feb. 6.He requested supplies for an animal shelter as gifts and Rison Paws for a Cause is the recipient.He is the son of Kyle and Ellen Haywood of Fayetteville, and grandson of Terry and Melissa Haywood of Rison.