King Says CCSD Next Up For Gym Partnership Funds

RISON - Superintendent Davy King informed those attending the Cleveland County School District’s Facilities Master Plan hearing Monday evening that the district’s gym project is now the next in line to be offered state partnership funding.

Woodlawn Board Approves Budget For Cafeteria Expansion Project

RISON - After taking a week to think about it, the Woodlawn School Board voted during a special meeting Monday night to approve a “conceptional budget” of $1.44 million to build an addition to the school cafeteria as well as add a second serving line and make renovations to the kitchen area.

More Activities Added To Christmas in the Village

RISON - Christmas in the Village has added to the lineup for a revamped two-night event at the Pioneer Village, 200 Yaney Drive in Rison.Rison Elementary and Rison High School students will now join the festivities,, which kick off Thursday, Dec.

Woodlawn Student Turns Spelling Bee Win Into Mission To Raise Funds For Local Charity

WOODLAWN - When 12-year-old Jayci Rauls won at the Woodlawn Spelling Bee, she felt inspired to do something bigger with her prize money.Her generosity has quickly amassed over $1,750 in contributions to local charity Cleveland County Cares, which provides Christmas for local families in need.

CCSB Approves One-Time Staff Payments

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board unanimously approved one-time “retention bonuses” for all full-time and part-time staff during its regular monthly meeting Monday night.

Christmas Parade Set for Dec. 11

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. will host the Cleveland County Christmas Parade Thursday, Dec. 11 beginning at 7 p.m.The parade will begin in Downtown Rison with floats lining up along Pine and First Streets before making its way South on Main Street.

Baby Shower Nov. 30 for Wells

RISON - There will be a baby shower for Jason and Tarah Wells on Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Rison Baptist Church. It’s a boy. They are registered at Walmart and Amazon. 

New Life MBC Musician Service Nov. 30 in Rison

RISON - New Life Missionary Baptist Church will host a Musician's Appreciation service Sunday, Nov. 30 at 3 p.m.The theme is "The Ministry Behind the Music" and will feature Rickey Hoke, Elijah Mason, Latavius Moore and Brian Wesley.New Life is located at 101 Niven Road, Rison, AR.

Two More Contested Races Emerge In County

RISON - Two more contested races have emerged within Cleveland County for the 2026 Republican primary election based on the latest filings recorded at the Cleveland County Clerk’s office in Rison.

Tuesday is Election Day for CCSD Millage

RISON - Early voting for the Cleveland County School District’s request for a 6-mill tax increase begins today (Wednesday, Nov. 12) and will continue on weekdays through Monday, Nov. 17. The election itself will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18.Early voting will be available  from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.