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Judge Declares May Extension Homemakers Month

Judge Declares May Extension Homemakers Month

Judge Declares May Extension Homemakers Month

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
RISON - Cleveland County Judge Don Triplett signed a proclamation Wednesday, May 6 at Cleveland County Courthouse, proclaiming May to be Extension Homemakers Month.
Rison Band Boosters Present Scholarships

Rison Band Boosters Present Scholarships

Rison Band Boosters Present Scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
RISON - The Rison Band Boosters recently presented five $500 scholarships to graduating seniors who were members of the Rison High School Marching Band. The awards were presented after the band’s spring concert on May 5.

School Lunches for May 18-22

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Chicken nuggets, beef gravy. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Garlic mashed potatoes, savory green beans. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Buffalo chicken dip, tortilla chips, salsa. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries.
Dr. Kraleti presents the UAMS 2026 Master Teacher Award to Dr. Mark Attwood of Rison

Dr. Kraleti presents the UAMS 2026 Master Teacher Award to Dr. Mark Attwood of Rison

Dr. Attwood Honored with UAMS Master Teacher Award

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LITTLE ROCK - Dr. Harvie Marks Attwood, a Valedictorian of the 1970 Graduation class of Rison High School, was presented with the UAMS 2026 Master Teacher Award May 21 during a ceremony at the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute.Dr. Attwood accepted his award from Dr.

Memorial Day Service May 24 at Union Methodist

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
RYE - The Annual Fourth Sunday in May Memorial Day/Decoration Day will be held at Union Cemetery and Enon Cemetery in Rye Sunday, May 24, 2026.Services will be at the Union Methodist Church at 10 a.m. for those who can attend.

Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride, Car Show June 6

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
RISON - The fourth annual Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride is set for Saturday, June 6 at the Pioneer Village at Rison.The ride includes various routes at 21, 29, 44 and 65 mile lengths, plus a revamped 30-mile gravel route.The ride begins at 7 a.m.

RUMC Hosting Dorey’s Fish Fundraiser June 11

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
RISON - Rison United Methodist Church’s Outreach Program will host a Dorey’s Fish Fry fundraiser Thursday, June 11 from 4-6 p.m. Plates are $20.00, and proceeds go for food for the pantry.The church is located at 800 Main Street.