Cleveland County Cares Helping Families In Need

RISON - With the holiday season fast approaching, the Cleveland County Care Fund is once again accepting donations to help local families in need have a Christmas this year as well as meet other pressing needs they may have.

Cummings Elected As County Judge

RISON - Republican Jimmy Cummings was elected as Cleveland County Judge during Tuesday’s general election, garnering 72 percent of the vote in his race with Democratic candidate Jimmy Dale Adair. The final vote margin was 2,035 to 795 margin.

County Christmas Parade, Other Events Shaping Up

RISON - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Rison as Christmas events are shaping up for the month of December. Below is a run down of what is currently planned with more an‐nouncements expected to be made in the weeks to come.

Rison Businesses Planning Holiday Open House Nov. 18

RISON - Local businesses in downtown Rison are planning to kick off the holiday shopping season just before the big game kicks off in Rison, Friday, Nov. 18 by hosting a Holiday Open House.

CCSB Hears 5 Scenarios To Address Facility Projects

RISON - Superintendent Craig Dupuy laid out five different scenarios for the Cleveland County School Board to consider regarding facilities during a special workshop held Monday night at the administration building in Rison.

One Killed, Six Injured In Hwy. 63 Accident

RISON - A head-on collision along Hwy. 63 in Bradley County Friday night resulted in the death of one Cleveland County resident and left six others injured, according to the Arkansas State Police. Leshia Sowheaver, 59, of Rison, died in the accident that took place at about 8:20 p.m. Friday, Nov.

County Approves Some Changes In Pay Schedule

RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court approved a recommendation from the Pay Committee to provide pay changes for some positions, and also decided to buy a new road grader rather than lease one.

Kinsmen Concert Nov. 19 at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Kinsmen Quartet will be in concert Saturday, Nov. 19 at Kingsland United Methodist Church. The concert is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Pastor David Andrews invites the public to attend.

Wilson Featured in 4-H Mag, Rison 4-H Meeting Tuesday

RISON - The Cleveland County Extension Office and 4H program will hold an interest meeting Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the Rison High School Cafeteria beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Extension To Offer Class on Canning Salsa, Pickles Nov. 18

RISON - The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Office will be offering a Salsa and Pickles Canning Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, at Cleveland County Fairgrounds meeting room/kitchen in Rison. Note: This workshop has been rescheduled from its original date of Nov. 11.