Kingsland All-School Reunion Is Saturday

KINGSLAND - The Kingsland All-School Reunion will be held this Saturday, Feb. 24, beginning at 11 a.m. in the auditorium at Kingsland School, organizers have announced.

Rison Shine Bringing Back BBQ Cook Off, Pageant

RISON - Rison Shine has announced the return of the Rison BBQ Cook Off and Pageant, set for Saturday, April 6 in Downtown Rison.Both events were formerly part of Rison in the Fall before interest and participation waned.

Solar Eclipse Topic Monday Meeting At Library in Rison

RISON - Darcy Howard and Carly Freyaldenhoven from the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society will be discussing the April 8 solar eclipse from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, at the Cleveland County Library, 203 Magnolia in Rison.

Quorum Court Will Meet at Courthouse

RISON - Due to early voting at the Veterans Building, the March 5 meeting of the Cleveland County Quorum Court will be held in the courthouse.

Rison Shine, Pioneer Village Seeking Candy for Easter Egg Hunt

RISON - Rison Shine and the Pioneer Village will host their annual Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, March 30 at the Pioneer Village, 200 Yaney Drive in Rison. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. with "Breakfast with the Bunny." Breakfast is $5 per plate and includes pancakes, sausage and juice.

Vegetable Gardening 101 Workshop Saturday at Rison

RISON - Beginning gardeners are encouraged to attend the "Vegetable Gardening 101" workshop presented by the Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street across the courthouse in Rison.

Rison Middle School FBLA Heads To State Competition

RISON - The members of the Rison Middle School FBLA chapter attended district competition on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Monticello on February 7, 2024.

School Lunches for Feb. 19-23

Rison Elementary Monday - No School. Tuesday - nachos or hamburger. Wednesday - Sloppy Joes or Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Thursday - Chicken Nuggets or mini corndogs. Friday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks (+nachos for 4-6 grade). Rison High School Monday - No School.

Rison Elementary Students of the Month: January

RISON - Rison Elementary has announced its January Student of the Month recipients.

100-Year Old Safe Retrieved From Collapsed Building

RISON - Anyone passing through downtown Rison last Thursday evening may have noticed a little commotion going on it in front of the old Cash Grocery building in the 200 block of Main Street.