Search Finds Missing 4-Year-old in Rye Area

RYE - A search and rescue effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies and volunteers Friday evening had a happy ending as a four year-old child was found safe.

Rison Shine Expanding Back To School Bash Friday

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development’s Back To School Bash will take place this Friday, Aug. 2 in Downtown Rison with new water activities added to the block party.During the event, which kicks off at 5 p.m. and is expected to wrap up by 8 p.m.

Annual Sales Tax Holiday To Be Held This Weekend

LITTLE ROCK - The annual Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday, which eliminates the sales tax on a variety of purchases in advance of the new school year, will be held 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, and continues until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4, according to the Arkansas House of Representatives.

Woodlawn 8th, 9th Grade Registration

WOODLAWN - Woodlawn High School will have its final day of registration this Thursday, Aug. 1.Ninth grade students will register from 8 a.m. to noon;  and 8th grade students from 1 to 3 p.m.Seventh Grade Orientation will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at the high school.

Rison City Council Will Meet on Sept. 3

RISON - The Rison City Council’s regular monthly meeting for August will be combined with its September meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3, the council decided during its July meeting.Mayor Charles Roberts requested the combined city council meeting due to a schedule conflict.

Rison Booster Club Meeting Tuesday

RISON - The Rison Booster Club will hold a meeting Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary Auditorium.  The meeting is for all sports and all those interested in the Booster Club.

Open House Tuesday at Rison Schools

RISON - Rison Elementary and High School will hold Open House Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 4-6 p.m., Superintendent Davy King has announced.

Mainline Celebrates National Health Center Week in Rison

Monticello  – MHSI is proud to announce that they will celebrate National Health Center Week (NHCW) 2024, taking place August 4-10. The annual event highlights the essential role Community Health Centers play in improving public health and advancing health equity.

Next Food Truck Friday Set for Aug. 16

RISON - After another successful month in July, Rison Shine and Pioneer Village have announced the next participating trucks for the August 16 Food Truck Friday at the Village.

Prosperity, Union Churches Unite to Support Students

As part of their summer missions, Prosperity and Union United Methodist Churches provided fresh fruit to support the health of Head Start students. Pictured are Pastor Mary Stewart, Head Start Director Patricia Bell and Angela Gavin.