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School Lunches for Dec. 8-12

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Turkey hot dog. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Curly fries, seasoned peas and carrots. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken and cheese crispito, salsa. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, curly fries.

Rison Approves Pay Raises For Employees

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
RISON - The Rison City Council approved a $1,200 raise for all hourly city employees during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night.The council unanimously approved Mayor Charles Roberts' recommendation to approved the raises after meeting in executive session.
Darren Austin with Wilton Johnston on behalf of Bethel No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church

Darren Austin with Wilton Johnston on behalf of Bethel No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church

Cruisin' Cleveland County Bike Ride Gives Back To Community

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Cruisin' Cleveland County Bike Ride organizers made donations in the toal amount of $4,500 Wednesday, Nov. 19 to multiple local organizations and charities from profits from the June 2025 bike ride.

Nominations Open for December Yard of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
RISON - Cleveland County Cultivators and Master Gardeners are asking for your nominations for December Yard of the Month. County Residents have until December 15 to decorate their yards for Christmas. A decision will be made that evening as to which yard has the best Christmas decor.
RISON - Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. will host the Cleveland County Christmas Parade Thursday, Dec. 11 beginning at 7 p.m.

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. will host the Cleveland County Christmas Parade Thursday, Dec. 11 beginning at 7 p.m.

Christmas Parade Set for Dec. 11

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
RISON - Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. will host the Cleveland County Christmas Parade Thursday, Dec. 11 beginning at 7 p.m.The parade will begin in Downtown Rison with floats lining up along Pine and First Streets before making its way South on Main Street.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Dec. 13 at Kingsland

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.
Pictured are (left or right) Rison Fire Captain Nick Bennett, Nathan Wilson, Anna Matkin, Rison Fire Chief Alan Parnell and Rison firefighter Keden Shrum.

Pictured are (left or right) Rison Fire Captain Nick Bennett, Nathan Wilson, Anna Matkin, Rison Fire Chief Alan Parnell and Rison firefighter Keden Shrum.

Rison Fire Department Receives Blue & You Grant for Life-Saving Equipment

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
 RISON - The Rison Fire Department recently purchased two portable Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), two first aid kits and three Narcan canisters using a $4,359 grant from Arkansas Blue & You.
CCSD, WSD Receive Partnership Funding

CCSD, WSD Receive Partnership Funding

CCSD, WSD Receive Partnership Funding

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County and Woodlawn School Districts both learned Monday that they will be receiving state partnership money to fund new projects on their respective campuses.

Quorum Court Approves Raises in 2026 Budget

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court approved a 2026 budget Monday night that includes a pay raise for all county employees next year, and also approved a 4 percent one-time payment for all full-time employees this year for Christmas.