McGhee Earns Degree from UALR

LITTLE ROCK - Tyrese McGhee graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a major in criminal justice, and a minor in political science.McGhee graduated from Rison High School in 2020 as a honor graduate.

Mental Health Awareness Walk Friday in Rison

RISON - The Cleveland County Extension Homemakers will host a Mental Health Awareness Walk Friday, May 24. Mental Health Awareness Day was officially May 5 in Cleveland County. The walk will be around the courthouse in support of mental health.

Care Fund Seeks Donations To Support Youth in Summer

RISON - With the 2023-24 school year coming to a close this week, Melinda McKnight of the Cleveland County Care Fund said her organization will continue to looks for ways to get food to those young people who need it while school is out.

Young Establishes Corner Marker For Three Counties Outside Pansy

Ever wonder where the exact boundaries are between counties? Thanks to Bracy Young of the Rye community, there is now a marker established that shows exactly where Cleveland, Drew and Lincoln counties meet in an area just southeast of the Pansy community.

More Illegal Tire Dumps Discovered On Dunkeffie Road

RISON - More tires were dumped illegally along a county road in northern Cleveland County over the weekend, but County Judge Jimmy Cummings said he believes they could be close to finding the person(s) responsible for what he estimated to be nearly 400 tires found along the road.

County Considers Public Access to Saline

RISON - While the topic was not on the agenda for the Cleveland County Quorum Court's regular meeting earlier this month, public access to the Saline River became a lively topic of discussion.

Johnson, Johnson Lead Rison's 2024 Senior Class

RISON - Rison High School graduated 62 students as part of the senior class of 2024 in a cermony Thursday evening, May 16, on the George Walker Field of Champions.Of the 62 students, 19 seniors graduated with honors, including: Valedictorian Marlee Grace Johnson.

Pioneer Village, Rison Shine Unite for Food Truck Fridays

RISON - The Pioneer Village and Rison Shine are partnering to launch a series of Food Truck Fridays throughout the summer.The first event will launch Friday, June 21 with subsequent events set for the third Friday each month through September.

Offices Will Close For Memorial Day

RISON - Banks, local government offices and the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station on Hwy. 79 at Rison will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Cicadas Are Emerging In Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK - Maybe you haven't seen them, with their dark green hard-shell bodies and large red eyes, but you may be hearing the trademark buzzsaw sound of the cicada.