Yarnell Named Ambassador For Toys for Tots Program

RISON - Toys for Tots is the Nation's flagship children's Christmastime charity, but the Program extends to helping children and families in need year-round.

‘Rison in the Fall’ Expecting Large Crowd

RISON - This Saturday, large crowds can be expected to fill the streets of Downtown Rison as the city prepares for the Rison In The Fall Festival, which opens to the public at 12 noon Saturday, Oct. 12.

Lee Named to SNHU President’s List

MANCHESTER, NH - Kaitlyn Lee of Rison has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Summer 2024 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.

Wright Initiated Into Sigma Kappa

CONWAY - Aubree Wright, of Rison, was initiated into Sigma Kappa at the University of Central Arkansas.More than 370 students were initiated into Panhellenic or Interfraternity Council organizations during the fall 2024 semester.

Kingsland Heritage Music Festival Set for Oct. 19

KINGSLAND - Kickstart Kingsland will host the Kingsland Heritage Music Festival Saturday, Oct. 19 under the Water Tower.Music begins at 1 p.m. with performances from The Experience, Octember, We R Called, CS Dubb, Kim Griffin Band, Laura Caroline, Kaela Taylor and more to be announced.

Herald Will Close Early on Oct. 11

RISON - The Cleveland County Herald office will be closing at noon next Friday, Oct. 11, to help make preparations for Rison in the Fall, Publisher Britt Talent has announced.

WSD Sets Report To Public for Oct. 15

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School District will hold its annual Report to the Public at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the school cafeteria, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock has announced.The Woodlawn School Board will meeting immediately afterwards.

2023 Personal, Real Property Taxes Are Due By Oct. 15

RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patty Wilson reminds county residents that the deadline to pay 2023 personal and real property taxes is Tuesday, Oct. 15. Failure to pay before the deadline can result in a 10 percent penalty added to your personal property and real estate taxes.

Master Gardeners Hosting Architect Speaker Monday

RISON - Douglas Stanton of Douglas Stanton Architects, a landscaping design firm, will be the guest speaker at the Cleveland County Master Gardeners meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at the fairgrounds meeting room in Rison.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Oct. 12 at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, one hour earlier than typical due to heat.