County Considers Public Access to Saline

RISON - While the topic was not on the agenda for the Cleveland County Quorum Court's regular meeting earlier this month, public access to the Saline River became a lively topic of discussion.

Johnson, Johnson Lead Rison's 2024 Senior Class

RISON - Rison High School graduated 62 students as part of the senior class of 2024 in a cermony Thursday evening, May 16, on the George Walker Field of Champions.Of the 62 students, 19 seniors graduated with honors, including: Valedictorian Marlee Grace Johnson.

Pioneer Village, Rison Shine Unite for Food Truck Fridays

RISON - The Pioneer Village and Rison Shine are partnering to launch a series of Food Truck Fridays throughout the summer.The first event will launch Friday, June 21 with subsequent events set for the third Friday each month through September.

Offices Will Close For Memorial Day

RISON - Banks, local government offices and the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station on Hwy. 79 at Rison will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Cicadas Are Emerging In Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK - Maybe you haven't seen them, with their dark green hard-shell bodies and large red eyes, but you may be hearing the trademark buzzsaw sound of the cicada.

Hwy. 35 South of Big Creek To Be Resurfaced This Year

LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) recently announced that Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel has been awarded an $11.6 million bid to resurface portions of Hwy. 35 south of the Big Creek bridge.The project includes resurfacing about 4.5 miles of Hwy.

Rison Elementary Looks at Standards Based Report Cards

RISON - Parents of students in kindergarten through 3rd grade in the Cleveland County School District could be getting a better idea of how their child is learning as Rison Elementary looks at possibly including "standards based" report cards for the lower grades starting next school year.

Hancock Projects Nearly 600 for WSD

WOODLAWN - Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock told the Woodlawn School Board Monday night that enrollment "is knocking on the door" of 600 students as the board accepted 42 transfer requests into the district through the state's School Choice Act.

Four Co-Valedictorians Lead Woodlawn's Class of 2024

WOODLAWN - Woodlawn High School graduated 50 students as part of the senior class of 2024 in a ceremony Tuesday evening, May 14, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.Of the 50 students, 21 seniors graduated with honors, including: Valedictorian Kaylea Aryn Chastain.

Cummings Seeks Info On Illegal Tire Dump

RISON - County Judge Jimmy Cummings is asking for the public's help in finding the person responsible for dumping approximately 200 tires on the side of Dunkeffie Road near the railroad in northern Cleveland County.