King Can Now Sign Off on CCSD Transfers

RISON - Superintendent Davy King can now sign off on School Choice transfers without having to call a special school board after the Cleveland County School Board approved a resolution Monday night giving him that authority.

Homestead Event Set For March 29

RISON - The Arkansas Homesteading Conference will be returning to the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison on Saturday, March 29, announced organizer Britt Talent.

County Democrats Meeting Saturday for Officer Election

RISON - The Democratic Party of Cleveland County will hold its officer elections Saturday, Feb. 15 at 12 p.m. at the Hall-Morgan building.

Ronald, Martha Thompson Celebrate 69th Anniversary

Ronald and Martha Vaughn Brewer Thompson married Feb. 18, 1956 at her parents home in the “Y” community by Bro. Billy Joe Evans of Bethel No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church.The couple celebrates their 69th anniversary this week.

School Lunches for February 17-21, 2025

Rison Elementary and Rison High SchoolMenu unavailable at time of publication.Woodlawn Elementary and Woodlawn High SchoolMonday - No School, President's Day.Tuesday - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, apple, roll, milk.

Letter to Editor: Cleveland County Cares Thanks Donors for Year-Long Support

Cleveland County Cares  would like to thank every individual and business that contributed to the Care Fund’s Christmas efforts this past December.Because of the support of those listed below, we were able to provide Christmas to around 85 kids, our largest Christmas giving yet.

Letter to the Editor: Rison Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony 'Done Up Right'

Those Risonians who could not make the first annual Rison Sports Hall of Fame held in White Hall last week missed the start of a great annual event.

EOC/CDCAA Board Meeting Tuesday

RISON - PBJCEOC/CDCAA will be conducting the Monthly Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. at 200 N. Main Street in Rison.To join via zoom, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82280812688?pwd=7PaN7VUeaSrOGMTKnzEbgpu6kHPjN6.

Rison Junior FBLA Competes at District

RISON - Rison Junior High FBLA attended District 3 FBLA Competition on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Monticello on Wednesday, Feb. 5.The club received second in largest club membership per market share and fourth in total largest club membership.

First Birthday Request for Local Animal Shelter

RISON - James Michael Haywood celebrated his first birthday Feb. 6.He requested supplies for an animal shelter as gifts and Rison Paws for a Cause is the recipient.He is the son of Kyle and Ellen Haywood of Fayetteville, and grandson of Terry and Melissa Haywood of Rison.