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World War II Quilt Unveiled at Courthouse, Saturday, Nov. 11.

World War II Quilt Unveiled at Courthouse, Saturday, Nov. 11.

World War II Quilt Unveiled at Courthouse

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
RISON - Dozens of people were on hand at the Cleveland County Courthouse Saturday morning to see descendants of Artie Elizabeth Hamilton Ryburn formally unveil a hand-sown World War II "Service Men's Quilt" made by the Home Demonstration Clubs of Cleveland County in 1944.
RISON ELEMENTARY ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - Bottom row, left to right: Cannon Taylor, Maddye Cothran, Brentley Compton, Weston Reed, Payne Prescott, Alfa Lodua; top row, left to right: Rayleigh Lloyd, Kaleigh Walters, Belle Brown, Corbyn Gazaway, Knox Lephiew, Kendal Fisler, Cylas Berry, Emma Miller.

RISON ELEMENTARY ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - Bottom row, left to right: Cannon Taylor, Maddye Cothran, Brentley Compton, Weston Reed, Payne Prescott, Alfa Lodua; top row, left to right: Rayleigh Lloyd, Kaleigh Walters, Belle Brown, Corbyn Gazaway, Knox Lephiew, Kendal Fisler, Cylas Berry, Emma Miller.

Rison Elementary Artists of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
PROMISED LAND YOUTH HUNT - The Promised Land Hunting Club held its 19th annual youth hunt Saturday, November 4, 2023. The largest buck was harvested by Ridge Thompson. A devotional was presented followed by a meal served to the hunters and guests. Those participating and attending in above photo are bottom row: Jack Shepherd; middle row, left to right: Rhett Allison, Sadie Shepherd; back row, left to right: Raylon Thompson, Knox Cook, Khloe Cook, Reid Allison and Ridge Thompson.

PROMISED LAND YOUTH HUNT - The Promised Land Hunting Club held its 19th annual youth hunt Saturday, November 4, 2023. The largest buck was harvested by Ridge Thompson. A devotional was presented followed by a meal served to the hunters and guests. Those participating and attending in above photo are bottom row: Jack Shepherd; middle row, left to right: Rhett Allison, Sadie Shepherd; back row, left to right: Raylon Thompson, Knox Cook, Khloe Cook, Reid Allison and Ridge Thompson.

Promised Land Youth Hunt

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Caleb Gilson

Caleb Gilson

Youth Hunt

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
YOUTH HUNT - Caleb Gilson, 11, of the Gatson Chapel area took this doe during the Youth Hunt held this past weekend while hunting near the Rowell community. Caleb also bagged a deer during last year's Youth Hunt. The modern gun season starts this weekend.
Mayor Charles Roberts and Utilities Director Joe Freyer place new United States and Arkansas flags outside City Hall. The flags were donated by Tina Thomasson Hoskins in memory of her father, R.A. (Bob) Thomasson. Bob served as the Utilities Director and Fire Chief from 1946-1971. (Photo by Connie Roberts)

Mayor Charles Roberts and Utilities Director Joe Freyer place new United States and Arkansas flags outside City Hall. The flags were donated by Tina Thomasson Hoskins in memory of her father, R.A. (Bob) Thomasson. Bob served as the Utilities Director and Fire Chief from 1946-1971. (Photo by Connie Roberts)

City of Rison Installs New Flags in Memory of Thomasson

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
PUMPKIN CONTEST - Top three places for the Most Creative Pumpk in Contest are pictured: Lucy Mae Morrison, Ist place; Sophia White, 2nd place; Dillon Reed, 3rd place. Rison Gifted and Talented thanks all the students who entered. Also, CCSD appreciates Pizza Pro of Rison for the donation of prizes.

PUMPKIN CONTEST - Top three places for the Most Creative Pumpk in Contest are pictured: Lucy Mae Morrison, Ist place; Sophia White, 2nd place; Dillon Reed, 3rd place. Rison Gifted and Talented thanks all the students who entered. Also, CCSD appreciates Pizza Pro of Rison for the donation of prizes.

Rison Elementary Holds Most Creative Pumpkin Contest

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
New Rison Pharmacy Taking Shape

New Rison Pharmacy Taking Shape

Downtown Rison Sees New Construction

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
RISON - Downtown Rison is seeing its first new commercial construction project since 2015 as work is well underway on the new Rison Pharmacy building that will be located in the 300 block of Main Street.