Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday

Readers are reminded to “spring forward” this Saturday night at bedtime since Daylight Saving Time will officially begin at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 9. Set your clocks one hour ahead. Daylight Saving Time will  last for 240 days, expiring on Nov. 2.

Purple Martin Seen Feb. 25 at Staves

RISON - Ronald Thompson of the Staves community was the first Cleveland County resident to report the sighting of purple martin to the Herald.

2024 Tax Books Open for Payment

RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patty Wilson has announced that the 2024 tax books are now open for those wanting to pay their 2024 real and personal property taxes.

Cattleman’s Association Meeting March 27

RISON - The Cleveland County Cattleman’s Association will meet Thursday, March 27 at 6 p.m.  at the Fairgrounds Meeting Room. David West will demonstrate sprayer calibration.   A meal will be provided by 4M Equipment.

City of Rison Sets Public Meeting For Speed Bumps

RISON - The City of Rison will hold a public meeting on installing speed bumps along Oak Street as well as hearing considerations for other streets during a public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Rison City Hall, Mayor Charles Roberts has announced.In previous Rison City Council meetings,...

New Edinburg Will Host Spring BBQ Saturday Evening

NEW EDINBURG - The New Edinburg Community Center will be hosting its annual Spring Barbeque Fundraiser starting at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the community center.Plates are $15 and include a barbeque pork sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw, dessert and drink.

School Lunches for March 10-14, 2025

Rison Elementary and Rison High SchoolMenus unavailable at the time of publication.Woodlawn ElementaryMonday - Turkey sub sandwich, baby carrots, fresh fruit variety, sun chips, milk.Tuesday - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, fresh fruit variety, roll, milk.Wednesday -...

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Saturday at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 8.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

Martial Arts Classes Thursdays at Rison Church of Christ

RISON - Grandmaster Han's Martial Arts classes will be hosted Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rison Church of Christ.For more info or to sign up, call or text Master Jeremy Fox at (501) 472-4859.

Cleveland County School Board Moving Monthly Meeting to March 17

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board has moved its March meeting to Monday, March 17, Superintendent Davy King as announced. The school board meeting was originally scheduled for Monday, March 10. The Cleveland County School Board usually meets the second Monday of the each month.