Local Students on ATU Dean’s List

RUSSELLVILLE - Arkansas Tech University has announced its Dean’s List for undergraduate students on its Russellville campus for the fall 2023 semester, including four from Cleveland County. A student must achieve a 3.

Cleveland County School Board Will Meet on Jan. 16

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board noted during its December meeting that the January board meeting has been moved to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the administration building in Rison. The board usually meets the second Monday of each month.

Conservation Office Offering Plat Books

RISON - The Cleveland County Conservation District has announced that it now has plat books available for $65. The books can be purchased from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday at the Conservation District Office located next to the Cleveland County Fairgrounds on Mockingbird Street in Rison.

'Grow Your Groceries' Webinar Begins Jan. 18

LITTLE ROCK - For people interested in learning to grow healthy, nutritious food at home, the Cooperative Extension Service's Grow Your Own Groceries webinar series offers monthly Zoom presentations on Arkansas-friendly crops for gardeners of all skill levels.

Colleagues Remember Drew County Couple Killed in Explosion

LITTLE ROCK - Though silent, Don Bragg's office speaks volumes. The awards on the walls attest to his professional excellence as a forester and researcher, but it's the crayon drawings that show where his heart was.

School Lunches for Jan. 15-19

Rison Elementary Monday - No School! Tuesday - Egg roll and fried rice or Hamburger. Wednesday - Tater tot Casserole or Chicken Sandwich. Thursday - Chicken Nuggets or Hot Dog. Friday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks, Nachos for 4-6th grade. Rison High School Monday - No School!

Entergy Offers Winter Weather Tips To Be Prepared

LITTLE ROCK - Winter has arrived here in the Natural State, kicking heaters and energy consumption into high gear. Entergy Arkansas wants customers to stay warm while managing their energy usage and costs, offering these helpful hints to make your home more energy efficient.

Wood To Speak at County Republican Dinner Feb. 17

RISON - Republican State Chairman Joseph Wood will be the keynote speaker at the Cleveland County Republican Committee's Meet, Greet and Eat event Saturday, Feb. 17. The event will include a free dinner and an opportunity to meet candidates for the upcoming election.

Old Nursing Home To Be Razed Soon

RISON - Demolition of the old Cleveland County Hospital/ Nursing Home in Rison is expected to begin soon after the Cleveland County Quorum Court awarded a contract to raze the county-owned building during its regular monthly Monday night.

Rison To Begin Negotations On Water, Sewer Projects

RISON - The Rison City Council voted Tuesday night to give Mayor Charles Roberts and City Utilities Director Joe Freyer permission to negotiate with the only contractor to submit a bid for using $5.