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Survey Finds Skepticism About LEARNS

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
RISON - More than 95 percent of public school district superintendents in Arkansas who recently responded to a online survey indicated they were unsure or did not feel confident that the state would provide enough funding to maintain a competitive salary for certified and classified staff in the...
Rison One Stop

Rison One Stop

Three Arrested For Rison Store Burglary, Fire

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
RISON - Two women from Rison and one man from Warren have been arrested and charged with three felonies each related a burglary and subsequent fire at the Rison One Stop convenience store during the early morning hours of June 11.
Rison's Juneteenth Celebration

Rison's Juneteenth Celebration

Rison's Juneteenth Celebration

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
RISON - Those attending the Rison Juneteenth Celebration held Saturday at Powell Park in Rison listen to Detroit Johnny (left on stage) and his blues group from Pine Bluff perform during the afternoon. Andrew Roshell, one of the organizers of the event, said visitors from Gary, Ind.; Flint, Mich.
CRUISN' CLEVELAND COUNTY BIKE RIDE DEEMED A SUCCESS - Bike riders department from the Pioneer Village Saturday morning for the first ever Cruisin' Cleveland County Bike Ride. Rison Mayor Charles Roberts and Event Organizer Darren Austin deemed the first-ever bike ride a success as 37 riders from across the state took part in the event that featured routes of up to 65 miles across the county. (Photo by Douglas Boultinghouse)

CRUISN' CLEVELAND COUNTY BIKE RIDE DEEMED A SUCCESS - Bike riders department from the Pioneer Village Saturday morning for the first ever Cruisin' Cleveland County Bike Ride. Rison Mayor Charles Roberts and Event Organizer Darren Austin deemed the first-ever bike ride a success as 37 riders from across the state took part in the event that featured routes of up to 65 miles across the county. (Photo by Douglas Boultinghouse)

Bike Riders Have Positive Things To Say About County's First Event

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
RISON - The first ever organized bike ride cruised through Cleveland County this past Saturday, marking what organizers described as a successful event and setting the path for a bigger event next year.

Local Students on ASU Honors Lists

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
JONESBORO – Students on the Chancellor's and Dean's Lists for the spring 2023 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study.

Dorey’s Fish Fry July 13 at RUMC

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
RISON - Rison United Methodist Church Outreach Committee will host a Fish Fry by Dorey’s July 13, from 4-6 p.m. Plates will be picked up at church parking lot. Fish and chicken are available. Tickets are $16 and can be purchased from church members.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry June 24

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday of each month. The next food pantry will be held Saturday, June 24.

Food Pantry Saturday at Macedonia MBC

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
RISON - Macedonia Mission‐ary Baptist Church, located on Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, June 17 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

Ladies Auxiliary Holds Quarterly Meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The ABA Friendship Association District Ladies Auxiliary met for its quarterly meeting on April 13, 2023, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (“MBC”). President Traci Harrington of Bethlehem MBC, called the meeting to order. Bro. Sluggo Norris, pastor of the host church, led the opening prayer.