First Customers Get Fiber Optic Internet Service

RISON - Rally Networks has started connecting its first business and residential customers to the new high-speed fiber optic internet service in Rison, bringing internet speeds that are significantly higher than what was previously available.

Kingsland Needs Rate Study Before Grant Work Begins

KINGSLAND - The City of Kingsland is having some difficulty in finding someone to conduct a water and sewer rate study, and as a result, it could have an impact as to when the city could begin construction on some wastewater improvements that would be funded by a proposed $500,000 grant.

Rison Elementary Seeking Volunteer Grandparents

RISON - Rison Elementary is seeking volunteer classroom grandparents through the Ameri-Corps Seniors program, Principal LeTitia Walker has announced. The program is open to grandparents age 55 and up. Volunteer and training hours are paid, and mileage will be reimbursed.

Rison Jr. Beta Club Attends Convention

RISON - The Rison Junior Beta Club attended Arkansas Junior Beta Convention in Hot Springs on January 18-19. Taomi Winston ran as a candidate for Arkansas Junior Beta Vice President. The Campaign Skit team earned 1st place in their competition.

Rison Beta Club Attends Convention

RISON - Rison High School Beta Club participated in the Arkansas State Beta Club Convention in Hot Springs Jan. 19-20.

School Lunches for Jan. 30 - Feb. 3

Rison Elementary Monday - pizza pasta bake or chicken tenders w/mashed potatoes Tuesday - popcorn chicken bowl or hamburger w/fries Wednesday - chicken alfredo or chicken sandwich w/fries Thursday - chicken nuggets or hot dog w/fries Friday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks Rison High...

Tips, Changes To Expect For 2022 Tax Season

LITTLE ROCK - Tax seasons officially started Jan. 23, when the Internal Revenue Service began accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns.

NWFT Jakes Day Feb. 25 Near Rison

RISON - The Cleveland County Cutters & Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will be hosting a Jakes Day youth event on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Old Turkey Farm off Mt. Elba Road south of Rison. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with station rotations beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Hagan, Chloe Wilson Earn Degrees at Harding University

SEARCY - Hagan and Chloe Wilson are two of more than 400 students who received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates for Fall 2022 during a commencement ceremony on December 17, 2022.

Tilley Named To Harding Dean's List

SEARCY - Lindsey Tilley, a Senior, studying family and consumer sciences, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the fall 2022 semester. The dean's list is published each semester by Dr.