County Approves $7.1 Million Budget

RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court formally approved a 2025 county budget of more than $7.1 million during its final regular monthly meeting of year on Monday night.

Rison City Workers Get $600 Pay Raise

RISON - After reviewing the city’s finances, the Rison City Council approved Mayor Charles Roberts’ recommendation to give city employees a $600 pay raise for 2025.

Kingsland Worker Attacked By Dogs

KINGSLAND - Kingsland Mayor Sharon Crosby said the city will cracking down on dogs roaming city streets after a city employee was attacked and bitten by what she described as a “pack of dogs” this past Sunday afternoon.

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in Rison

NEW EDINBURG - Re-New-ing Edinburg is once again going all out for Christmas this year as volunteers worked last Wednesday (Nov. 27) to put up lights and Christmas decorations throughout the community. This is the 21st year that New Edinburg has decorated the town for the holidays.

Village Hosting Christmas Festival, Bingo Saturday

RISON - The Pioneer Village’s annual Christmas in the Village Festival will take place this Saturday, Dec. 7, at the historic village property in Rison. Organizers are expecting a great turnout to visit Santa for breakfast, build gingerbread houses and play a special game of bingo.

Care Fund Helps Provide Food For Needy Families Year-Round

RISON - While the primary focus of the Cleveland County Care Fund this time of year is to help provide Christmas gifts for needy families in the county, the fund also has a mission of making sure children and their families have something to eat throughout the year.

Joseph Habedank Concert Will Be Friday at Bethel #1

RISON - Grammy-nominated Christian singer and songwriter Joseph Habedank of Nashville, Tenn., Will be in concert beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 Hwy. 35 North at Rison.

Kingsland To Hold Christmas Event Thursday Evening

KINGSLAND - The Busy Bee Extension Homemakers Club (EHC) at Kingsland will be sponsoring a Kingsland Community Christmas Gathering from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at Kingsland City Hall.Festivities include the singing of Christmas carols, a reading of the Christmas story, and refreshments.

Small Ruminant Workshop Set For Dec. 13 at Sheridan

SHERIDAN - The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service and the Arkansas Goat Producers Association will be hosting the South-Central Arkansas Small Ruminant Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Dec. 13, at the Grant County Fairgrounds, 4548 Hwy. 167 in Sheridan.

Senior Center Christmas Open House Dec. 11

RISON - Area Agency on Aging’s Rison Senior Center will hold a Christmas Open House Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.Puzzles that were put together by the seniors are available for a small donation.The Center is located at 730 Pecan Street.