County To Review Pay For Skill Positions

RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court decided to form a three-person committee to research possible pay adjustments for certain skill positions within county government during County Judge Jimmy Dale Adair’s first quorum court meeting since his appointment last month.

Kingsland’s Spencer To Enter Judge’s Race

RISON - Rickey Spencer of Kingsland, a former member of both the Kingsland and Cleveland County School Boards, informed the Herald last Friday that he intends to run for Cleveland County Judge in the Republican primary. He said he will release a formal announcement later.

CCSD Plans Meetings For Rison, Kingsland

RISON - Superintendent Davy King and the Cleveland County School Board held their first community meeting on the proposed 6-mill tax increase to build a new gym Monday night at New Edinburg.King also announced that additional community meetings on the millage will be held at 7 p.m.  Monday, Oct.

Veterans Appreciation Dinner Oct. 25 at Fairgrounds

RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Association will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner Saturday, Oct. 25, organizers Roger McClellan and Randy Morgan have announced.The dinner will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.

Oct. 15 Is Deadline For Property Taxes

RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patti Wilson has announced that the deadline for paying 2024 personal and real property taxes is Wednesday, Oct. 15. Taxes can be paid at the tax collector’s office at the courthouse at Rison. 

Local EHC Clubs Compete at District Fair

Why Knots Place at District FairThe Why Knots EH Project Club entered their project board of what they were involved in this year, in the Southeast Arkansas District Fair and won first place, Best of Show and Grand Champion.

County Cultivators Host John Gavin

RISON - The County Cultivators and Master Gardeners meet on the first Monday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Fairgrounds.October’s guest speaker was John Gavin presenting on Cool Season Vegetables.

Local Toys for Tots Accepting Donations at Rison in the Fall

The Local Toys for Tots Christmas Campaign is looking forward to returning to Rison in the Fall on Saturday, Oct. 18. The local campaign strives to serve youth in need and at-risk youth from the ages of 0-18 because every child deserves a little Christmas.

Rison Students of the Month: October 2025

Carter ReedThe Rison High School Student of the Month for September for grades 7-9 is Carter Reed. Carter is in the seventh grade and is the son of Layne and Jamie Reed. He is a member of the Junior Beta Club, FBLA, FCS, and plays 7th grade football for the Rison Wildcats.Congratulations, Carter!

Haunted Trail, Zombie Carnival Oct. 25 in Rison

RISON - The Pioneer Village and Rison Shine will host the Haunted Trail Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Village, 200 Yaney Drive in Rison.The unique outdoor haunted house-like experience will run from 6 to 10 p.m. and will also feature a zombie carnival for all ages.