Rison Graduation Set For May 16

RISON - The Rison High School Class of 2024, consisting of 62 seniors, will graduate at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, on the football field at the George Walker Field of Champions next the high school.

Roberts Unveils Strategy To Save $3.3 Million Grant

RISON - The Rison City Council backed Mayor Charles Roberts’ recommendation not to pursue a $1.4 million loan to make up for a shortfall of a grant being used to improve the water distribution system in Rison.“We cannot afford a $1.

ARDOT Awards Bid To Repave Hwy. 114

LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced this week that Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Company has been awarded a $5.2 million bid to resurface more than eight miles Hwy. 114 in Cleveland County.ARDOT said the project includes repaving 8.4 miles of Hwy. 114 from the Hwy.

Backyard Workshop Friday in Rison

RISON - The Soil and Water Conservation Society will host a Backyard Conservation Workshop Friday, May 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 309 Mockingbird Lane in Rison.Learn how to incorporate conservation and enhance wildlife in your backyard.

Rison Students Experience Foods From 'Hatchet' Book

BRINGING 'HATCHET' TO LIFE - Corrie Coates, director of dining services for the Cleveland County School District, met with 5th graders from Rison Elementary last week to simulate some of the foods that the main character from the book 'Hatchet' would eat.

Rison FBLA Featured in State Organiz. Newsletter

RISON - Rison High School’s Future Business Leaders of America were recently featured in the Arkansas Business Leader newsletter:In the heart of Rison, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter has embraced the true spirit of Christmas through their remarkable acts of generosity and...

School Lunches for May 6-10

Rison ElementaryMonday -  mashed potato bowl or Bosco stick.Tuesday - soft taco or hamburger.Wednesday - chicken alfredo or chicken sandwich.Thursday - chili dog or grilled cheese.Friday - Pizza, pizza and sidekicks (+nachos for 4-6 grade).

Upcoming Food Pantries

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed May 11 at KingslandKINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11. Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

First Sunday Lunch May 5 at Fairgrounds

RISON - The Cleveland County Fair Association will host its First Sunday Lunch fundraiser, this Sunday, May 5, at the County Fairgrounds.The lunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.This month's menu includes roast pork loin, mashed potatoes, green beans, glazed carrots, rolls, dessert and tea.

Local Cemetery Meetings and Donations for Upkeep

Reaves Cemetery Plans Clean-Up Day for May 11NEW EDINBURG - Reaves Cemetery Association of New Edinburg will be hosting a clean-up day beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11, May (Saturday) to make OUR Cemetery look great!