News

FALLEN TREE TEMPORARILY CLOSES FIRST STREET IN RISON - A crew from the City of Rison removes a large hickory tree that fell across First Street in a residential area of town Tuesday afternoon. Rison Mayor Charles Roberts said they had to temporarily close the First Street to cut the tree into into pieces before removing it. First Street runs parallel along the southside of the railroad tracks in Rison. (Photo courtesy of Charles Roberts)

FALLEN TREE TEMPORARILY CLOSES FIRST STREET IN RISON - A crew from the City of Rison removes a large hickory tree that fell across First Street in a residential area of town Tuesday afternoon. Rison Mayor Charles Roberts said they had to temporarily close the First Street to cut the tree into into pieces before removing it. First Street runs parallel along the southside of the railroad tracks in Rison. (Photo courtesy of Charles Roberts)

Rison To Begin Targeting Town’s Unkempt Properties

News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
RISON - The owners of un‐kempt properties in the City of Rison will be receiving a letter from the city this week notifying them they need to take action on cleaning up their place or face possible fees and legal conse‐quences, Rison Mayor Charles Roberts has announced.

State Police Stepping Up Patrols for Rest of Summer

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas motorists will begin to see more Arkansas State Troopers, sheriff’s deputies and local police on patrol later this week. The increased presence of law enforcement officers on state highways and local roads is part of a joint mission with the U.S.

Rodeo Set For Fair September 16-17

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
RISON - FBT Bank will present the 2022 Cleveland County Rodeo in conjunction with the Cleveland County Fair Association Friday, Sept. 16 and Saturday, Sept. 17. The event will take place 8 p.m. nightly. 'More details will be announced in the coming weeks,' Roy Phillips, fair president, announced.

Rowell Cemetery Seeking Donations

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
ROWELL - The Rowell Cemetery on Hwy 63 is accepting donations for 2022. Anyone with loved ones in the Rowell Cemetery are encouraged to send a donation to help with the expenses of upkeep for the cemetery. Donations are very helpful and appreciated.

Reaves Cemetery Taking Donations

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
NEW EDINBURG - The Reaves Cemetery at New Edinburg is accepting donations for upkeep of the cemetery. Checks are to be made out to Reaves Cemetery Association. Donations should be mailed to: Randy Thompson, Attn: Reaves Cemetery Association, 700 Reaves Cemetery Road, New Edinburg, AR 71660

Pressure Canning Workshop Slated For Sept. 8 at Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
RISON - The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a pressure canning workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds meeting room in Rison. The cost is $10 per person, and the workshop is being limited to eight people.

Hop on Pop Rison Blood Drive Aug. 31

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
RISON - The Hop on Pop Memorial Blood Drive will hold its next drive in Rison Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Green House Cottages, organizer Stacy Walz has announced. To schedule an appointment, visit arkbi.

Food Pantry Sat at Macedonia MBC

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located on Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Aug. 19 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.