Rison Students Presented with Johnny Cash Day Proclamation

LITTLE ROCK - The 2024 Johnny Cash Day in Arkansas Proclamation issued by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders was received by Cleveland County School District EAST Project leader, Kristie Saunders, along with students Owen Morrison and Lawson Kidd for their work in developing a digital Johnny Cash...

CCSB Meeting Is Thursday Night

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board voted in June meeting to move its July meeting to 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, July 11, in the administration building.

Rison Baptist Church Cookbook Reprinted for C.C. Cares Fundraiser

RISON - Rison Baptist Church cookbooks are available for purchase as a fundraiser for Cleveland County Cares, Malinda McKnight has announced."So many people in the community wanted to track down this cookbook from 2005," McKnight said.

Herald Office Will Be Closed July 4-5

RISON - The Cleveland County Herald office will be closed Thursday and Friday, July 4-5, in observance of the Indpendence Day holiday, Publisher Britt Talent has announced. The Herald will resume its regular business hours at 8 a.m. Monday, July 8.

Woodlawn School District Sets Public Auction for July 13

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School District will be liquidating some equipment, furnishings and more through a live public auction beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at the school, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock has announced.

Photo: New Edinburg Class of 1957 Gathering

The New Edinburg class of '57 and friends were blessed to have another gathering on June 22, 2024. John L. McClellan hosted the group again at The Bridge Creek Lodge in New Edinburg. Our first gathering was May 16, 2015, when we started making memories with twenty-four in attendance.

Free Firearms Classes To Be Held July 13, 20

FORDYCE - Free basic firearms training and safety classes are being offered at 9 a.m. Saturday, 13, and at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Fordcye Methodist Church, organizers have announced.

Rison Clinic Offers Support After Fordyce Shooting

To All Residents of Cleveland County Who May Have Been Affected by the Tragic Shooting in Fordyce: Please be aware that Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare System (SABHS) is your local Community Mental Health Center and we are available to serve you and your family, providing mental health and...

Rison BBQ Cook-Off To Be Held at County Fair

RISON – Rison Shine invites the public to kick-off the fall season early with the Cleveland County Fair in September.The Rison BBQ Cook Off, benefiting Rison in the Fall, will be held Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.

Photo: Sharing Memories Inside The Beard House

SHARING MEMORIES INSIDE THE BEARD HOUSE - Bob Abbott of Pine Bluff (left) and his sister, Charlotte Quayles (right), share a laugh while visiting inside the Beard House at the Pioneer Village over the weekend.