Rison Teacher Receives Impact Award from ASMSA

RISON - Rison High School English Teacher Billy Reed was recently recognized by receiving a 2024 Teacher Impact Award from The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts.

Food Pantry Sept 21 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located on Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

Friends, Family Day Sun. at St. James

RISON - St. James A.M.E. Church will host Family and Friends Day, Sunday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m., Pastor Kurbe L. Newsom has announced.Guest Speaker will be Rev. Terry Reams, of First Baptist Church in Rison. The theme is 'Together We Rise: Strengthening Bonds, Sharing Blessings.

Veterans Assoc. Accepting Names For New Plaque

RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Association has announced that it is opening a new submission period for collecting names of veterans for a new plaque that will be placed at Veterans Park in Rison.

Rison Class of '78 To Meet Sept. 21

RISON - The Rison High School Class of 1978 will meet at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Y Community Center on Hwy. 35 North at Staves. A potluck meal will be served at 6:30 p.m.All class members and teachers are invited to attend.

Kingsland Volunteer Firefighters To Be Honored Thursday

KINGSLAND - Kingsland Volunteer Firefighters will be recognized Thursday, Sept. 19 following the Kingsland City Council meeting in honor of Volunteer Firefighter Recognition Day.The City declared the day as Sept. 19 during the August meeting.

Food Truck Friday Sept. 20 at Pioneer Village

RISON - September's Food Truck Friday event will be held Friday, Sept. 20 at the Pioneer Village from 4 to 8 p.m.Participating food trucks are: La Casa De Mi Abuelita Mawmaw's House with Mexican food including Birria Ramen, tacos, burritos and more.

School Lunches for Sept. 23-27

Rison ElementaryMonday - Chicken drumstick, Birddog, mashed potato, fries, Fruit.Tuesday - Crispito, taco, Hamburger, fries, tomatoes, Fruit.Wednesday - Macaroni and cheese, Mini Corndog, fries, carrots, fruit.Thursday - Chicken Nuggets, hot dog, fries, broccoli, fruit.

My Berry Patch To Open Guest House Thursday in Rison

RISON - Local florist Malinda Berry is ready to add an expansion to her business, My Berry Patch, at 303 Main Street in Rison."I've been asked by lots of friends and neighbors what the building behind the flower shop is for," she said. "Storage space? New flower shop? Nope!

Wylie Graduates from UCA

CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas held August commencement on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in the Farris Center on campus.Jordan Wylie of Rison graduated with a Doctor of Occupational Therapy.