County's Jobless Rate at 3.2 Percent

RISON - While data shows Cleveland County experiencing one of its lowest unemployment rates in the past 10 years, that same data shows the number of workers in the county to be on the decline as well.According to figures provided by the Federal Reserve Bank of St.

Rison Shine Announces Christmas Parade Winners

Herald Will Not Publish Paper Week of Dec. 23-27

RISON - The Cleveland County Herald will not be publishing a newspaper during the week of Dec. 23-27 due to the newspaper taking its annual Christmas break, editor/publisher Britt Talent has announced.The Herald office will be closed from noon Friday, Dec.

Governor Sanders Visits Wilson Bros. BBQ

RISON - Gov. Sarah Sanders (center) visits with Frank Wilson (left) and Harrell Wilson (right) during the Wilson Brothers Lumber Company Christmas Barbeque held Tuesday at the Wilson Brothers shop on Hwy. 35 at the Staves community.

Boards Approve School Choice Policies

RISON - Both the Cleveland County and Woodlawn School Boards approved Arkansas School Board Association (ASBA) model policies Monday night that will change how school districts accept student transfer applications under the state’s School Choice Act. The new policy goes into effect Jan. 1.

Most Rison Test Scores Compare Well With State

RISON - For the most part, Rison High School students ranked among the top districts in the Southeast Arkansas Education Cooperative based on results from the first ATLAS (Arkansas Teaching, Learning and Assessment System) tests given last school year.

Christmas Fund Donations Taken Through Friday

RISON - With exactly two weeks to go before Christmas, time is running out to secure funding and shopping items for all families in need this Christmas.“There’s still time to contribute to the Care Fund,” said Melinda McKnight, organizer of the Cleveland County Cares mission.

Woodlawn Approves ASBA Policy

RISON - The Woodlawn School Board approved an Arkansas School Board Association model policy during its regular monthly meeting Monday night that changes how the district will address School Choice Act applications beginning Jan. 1.Superintendent Dr.

Christmas Parade Thursday, More December Events Announced

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. will host the Cleveland County Christmas Parade this Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. in downtown, continuing the Christmas festivities across the county.

RHS Students of the Month: November

The Rison High School Student of the Month for November for grades 7-9 is Brody Howard. Brody is in 8th grade and is the son of Kelsey Lephiew, Robert Lephiew, Tony Howard, and Marcie Howard. Brody’s activities include baseball, hunting, fishing, going to church, and spending time with family.