County Democrats To Meet Saturday

RISON - The Democratic Party of Cleveland County will have a meeting at noon Saturday, July 11, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street in Rison. All Committee members are required to be present.

Mayor Roberts To Address County Republicans Tuesday

RISON - Rison Mayor Charles Roberts will be the guest speaker for the Republican Party of Cleveland County’s monthly meeting at noon Tuesday, July 14, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street in Rison.

County Has No Power Over Poultry Farms

RISON - County Attorney Tiffany Nutt told a resident of the Calmer area that Cleveland County currently has no authority to regulate the location or construction of poultry houses in the county unless it forms a planning and zoning commission to develop such policies.

Dist. 1 State Senate Primary Election Declared for Aug. 18

RISON - Gov. Sarah Sanders has set  Tuesday, Aug. 18, as the special partisan primary election date to decide candidates to fill the District 1 State Senate seat left vacant following the recent resignation of Republican Ben Gilmore.Should a runoff be required, it would be held Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Rison Seeks $500,000 for Sewer System; City to Conduct LMI Survey

RISON - The Rison City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night giving Mayor Charles Roberts permission to pursue a $500,000 federal grant through Delta Regional Authority (DRA) to rebuild the city’s aging sewer lift stations as well as install new sewer lines.

Firefighter Duo Makes 1,200-Mile Journey in Green Fire Truck

RISON - In a unique cross-country trek, two volunteer firefighters from Rison, Arkansas, recently embarked on an unusual 1,200-mile journey. Their mission? To drive a newly acquired, forest green fire truck all the way home from Maryland.

State Offering Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program to SE Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Gov. Sarah Sanders has announced that the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program and the Southeast Arkansas Hardwood Reforestation Program.

Rison FBLA Attends National Conference in San Antonio

RISON - Members of the Rison High School and Rison Junior High FBLA chapters recently returned from the FBLA National Leadership Conference held June 29–July 2, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.

Drought, Heat Taking Toll On Arkansas Timber Industry

By Ryan McGeeney, UA Division of Agriculture MONTICELLO, Ark. — The drought that has affected Arkansas and surrounding states for more than a year has had an impact on every sector of the region’s agriculture, including timber stands throughout the South.

Busy Bee EH Club To Host Game/Fun Day This Thursday

KINGSLAND - Arkansas Extension Homemakers Busy Bee Crafters of Kingsland will have their monthly bingo/game fun day on from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at Kingsland City Hall.  All are invited to attend. Snacks are available. Prizes for games if you win.No charge to play!