Police Investigating Two Copper Thefts In Downtown Rison

RISON - The Cleveland County Sheriff's Department is currently investigating two recent break-ins in downtown Rison involving the theft of copper. According to Chief Deputy Gary Young, Jerry Footes contacted the Sheriff's Department on Friday, Feb.

Woodlawn Seeking Construction Manager To Assist With Projects

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board approved Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock's request Monday to begin advertising for "requests for qualifications" to find a construction manager to oversee construction of a new career education center and expansion of the school cafeteria.

CCSB Splits Vote on Kingsland Move

RISON - A request by Cleveland County Head Start to move all of its operations at Kingsland School to the Rison School campus failed Monday after the Cleveland County School Board voted 3-3 on the request.

CCSB Interviews Four Superintendent Finalists

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board interviewed the four finalists for superintendent this week at the administration building in Rison, Board President Harrell Wilson reported.

Both Districts Will Use 'Banked' Time To Make Up Days

RISON - Both the Cleveland County and Woodlawn School Boards approved "waiver" resolutions Monday night that will allow their respective districts to use classroom time accumulated over the school year to serve as make-up time for the school days that were lost to last month's winter storm.

Baby Shower Feb. 24 for Nutters

CALMER - There will be a baby shower honoring Rachel and Floyd Nutter Saturday, Feb. 24 in the Mt. Olivet Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 2 p.m. It's a girl, RaeLynn Renea. Everyone is invited to attend and celebrate this happy occasion.

Cayce Food Bank Saturday in Thornton

THORNTON - Cayce's Charities will have a free Food Give Away Saturday, Feb. 19 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Cayce's Food Bank by the Cayce House at 403 South Second Street in Thornton. The food bank is sponsored by Daniel, Candice and Joannie Cayce.

Food Pantry Feb. 17 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located on Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

Mayor Declares Feb. 11-17 Rison FBLA Week

RISON - Rison Mayor Charles Roberts has proclaimed Feb. 1117 as Rison FBLA Week. 'Just for some insight, FBLA stands for future business leaders of America,' said Roberts.

Local Students on SAU Honors Lists

MAGNOLIA - Southern Arkansas University has announced that 593 students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher for the fall 2023 semester and have been named to its Dean's List, including: Asia C. Cook is a sophomore Pre-Health Biology major from Rison, AR.