Letter to Editor: Cleveland County Cares Thanks Donors for Year-Long Support

Cleveland County Cares  would like to thank every individual and business that contributed to the Care Fund’s Christmas efforts this past December.Because of the support of those listed below, we were able to provide Christmas to around 85 kids, our largest Christmas giving yet.

Letter to the Editor: Rison Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony 'Done Up Right'

Those Risonians who could not make the first annual Rison Sports Hall of Fame held in White Hall last week missed the start of a great annual event.

EOC/CDCAA Board Meeting Tuesday

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.

First Birthday Request for Local Animal Shelter

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.

Local Students Named To ASU Honors Lists

JONESBORO – Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2024 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.

Woodlawn Sports Complex Comm. Meeting Feb. 20

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn Sports Complex will host a Community Meeting Thursday Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Woodlawn Community Center. All community members are welcome.

Retired Teachers Meeting March 4 at Sheridan

SHERIDAN - The Cleveland/ Dallas County Retired Teachers Association will meet Tuesday, March 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Sheridan Methodist Church.All retired certified and classified school personnel are invited and encouraged to attend.

Presidents Day Holiday is Monday

RISON - The Cleveland County Courthouse as well as state and federal government offices and the U.S. Post Office will be closed this Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of he Presidents Day holiday.

‘25-26 Kindergarten Registration Thurs. at Rison Elementary

RISON - Kindergarten registration at Rison Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year will be held Thursday, Feb. 6 in the Elementary Auditorium from 3 to 7 p.m. Even if your child is enrolled in Cleveland County Headstart, you still need to register your child at the elementary.

Marquis Rauls Benefit Hunt, Chili Lunch Saturday

RISON - The Marquis Rauls Benefit Hunt will conclude this Saturday, Feb. 8 with a $10 Chili Lunch at 11 a.m. at the Y Community Center.Anyone is welcome to attend the lunch, even if you're not participating in the hunts. A silent auction and raffle will be held at the lunch.