Community Foundation Sets Up Fordyce Fund

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF) has established the Fordyce Survivors Fund in response to the devastating mass shooting event on June 21 in Fordyce. All 100 percent of the donations to the fund will provide financial support for survivors of the shooting.

Food Truck Friday Expands for July 19

RISON - The second Food Truck Friday event will take place Friday, July 19, organizers within Rison Shine Community Development and the Pioneer Village have announced.The event is a joint venture between the two organizations under Kickstart Cleveland County.

Local Students Earn Degrees at UAM

MONTICELLO - The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) presented 526 awards to 478 spring 2024 graduates, according to information released by the UAM Registrar's Office.

Woman Found Guilty of Murder

RISON - Emily Brown, 32, of Broken Arrow, Okla., was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison last Friday for the August 2022 shooting death of her ex-boyfriend, Christopher Miller, 38, of Greenwood. The shooting took place in the Macedonia community south of Rison.

County Approves Revised Maps for Fire Departments

RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court approved some revised boundaries for the county's volunteer fire department service areas during its regular monthly meeting Monday night.

Kingsland Seeking People For New Planning Board

KINGSLAND - Mayor Sharon Crosby has announced that the City of Kingsland is seeking five volunteers from Kingsland or the surrounding area to serve on a planning commission for the city.

Green House Cottages Community Fireworks Show

COMMUNITY FIREWORKS SHOW - The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills hosted its annual community fireworks show Saturday, June 29 in Rison in advance of the Independence Day holiday.

Kingsland Votes To Increase Fines For Unrestrained Dogs

KINGSLAND - The Kingsland City Council approved increasing the fines for unrestrained dogs, and discussed a new round of letters going out to property owners who have properties that are not in compliance with city ordinances.

Rison Shine, Freedom Assembly Set Goal To Fund School Supplies for Rison Students

RISON - Freedom Assembly and Rison Shine Community Development have announced a special initiative to support local students in the Cleveland County School District in Rison.

Back To School Bash, Pageant Aug. 2 in Rison

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development will host a Back To School Bash Friday, Aug. 2 in Downtown Rison.The event will include life-size games such as connect four, jenga, and more beginning at 5 p.m. on Main Street.The event will also feature the Miss Rison Shine Pageant at 7 p.m.