Magnet Cove's Carmikle Hired As Rison Coach

RISON - Rison High School's search for a new head football coach ended Monday night when the Cleveland County School Board officially voted to hire Caleb Carmikle, formerly of Magnet Cove, to lead the Wildcat football program.

Rison City Council To Meet Monday

RISON - The Rison City Council's February meeting has been postponed to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at Rison City Hall, Mayor Charles Roberts announced. The Rison City Council usually meets the first Tuesday of each month.

Kingsland School Reunion is Feb. 25

KINGSLAND - The Kingsland All-School Reunion will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Kingsland School Auditorium, marking the first reunion after a two-year absence due to the COVID pandemic.

Electric Cooperative Offers Downloadable App for Legislature

LITTLE ROCK - The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas recently launched the 2023 digital version of its popular Arkansas Legislative Directory. The digital directory is free and offered to iPhone and Android users.

Local Students Make SAU Tech Honors Lists

EAST CAMDEN - Congratulations to SAU Tech's Fall 2022 students for their achievement! SAU Tech recognizes students for superior academic achievement by designation on the Dean's List and Chancellor's List.

Three Named To UALR Dean's List

LITTLE ROCK - The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces students who have made the Dean's List for the Fall 2022 semester, recognizing nearly 1,150 students whose academic performances have been superior at the end of each semester.

School Lunches for Feb. 6-10

Rison Elementary Monday - soft taco or birddog Tuesday - grilled cheese and tomato soup or hamburger Wednesday - chicken alfredo or chicken sandwich Thursday - chicken combo (both lines) Friday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks!

Spay/Neuter Clinic Set For March 2-4

HAMPTON - Rison Paws For A Cause is partnering with the Calhoun Animal Rescue Effort to promote the Ozark Mountain Spay/Neuter Clinic for cats and dogs, March 2-4 in Hampton. Dr. Joanna McManus, DVM, will host the clinic at the Hampton Fair Building. Spaces are limited.

Cleveland County School Board To Meet Feb. 21

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board voted in January to change the February meeting date to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the administration building in Rison.

Letter To The Editor: Rison Area Residents Thanked for Support of Operation Christmas Child

Dear Editor, I am writing to thank Rison-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.