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In the women’s division of the Race to Rison in the Fall 5K  the top three finishers were (left to right) first place, Kayka Jackson, 25:46; Riley Hyatt, 26:14; and Haven Simpson, 30:04.

In the women’s division of the Race to Rison in the Fall 5K the top three finishers were (left to right) first place, Kayka Jackson, 25:46; Riley Hyatt, 26:14; and Haven Simpson, 30:04.

Race to Rison in the Fall 5K

Joe Cook Memorial Horseshoe Tournament

Joe Cook Memorial Horseshoe Tournament

Joe Cook Memorial Horseshoe Tournament

RISON - Walter Steitler and Mark Addison won first place in the Joe Cook Memorial Horseshoe Tournament held during the Rison in the Fall Festival hosted by Big Red’s Feed Trough.
Food Truck Friday Oct. 18 at Village Before Homecoming

Food Truck Friday Oct. 18 at Village Before Homecoming

Food Truck Friday Oct. 18 at Village Before Homecoming

RISON - October’s Food Truck Friday event will be held Friday, Oct. 18 at the Pioneer Village from 4 to 8 p.m.Participating food trucks are:Brothers Food Trailer with a variety of Chinese food specialties. Mike’s Rolled Ice Cream will offer hand-rolled ice cream flavors and toppings, plus lemonades.

Bridal Shower Sunday for Richardsons

HERBINE - The church family at Bethel No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church will be honoring Will and Kylie Richardson with a Bridal Shower, Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall.Everyone is invited to attend.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry Oct. 26

RISON - RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26.  The church holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.

Food Pantry Oct. 19 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month. 

Wesleyanna Ladies Selling Cutlery

RISON - The Wesleyanna Ladies of Rison United Methodsit Church are selling Rada Cutlery as a fundraiser.Items can be ordered online by going to www.radafundraising.com and typing Rison, AR 71665 into the search box that pops up. Then select Rison UMC Wesleyannas to shop.

Lee Named to SNHU President’s List

MANCHESTER, NH - Kaitlyn Lee of Rison has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Summer 2024 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.

Wright Initiated Into Sigma Kappa

CONWAY - Aubree Wright, of Rison, was initiated into Sigma Kappa at the University of Central Arkansas.More than 370 students were initiated into Panhellenic or Interfraternity Council organizations during the fall 2024 semester.