Standard Time Will Begin at 2 a.m. Sunday

RISON - Be sure to "fall back" one hour before bed Saturday night as the time changes to Standard Time at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. Daylight Saving Time will resume at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, 2026.

New Homestead Tax Credit Will Deduct $100 This Year

RISON - With the Cleveland County School District proposing a 6-mill tax increase, options for property owners to save on their tax bill have been discussed during the district's community meetings, including the one held Monday night at Kingsland.

Kingsland Annexes Dollar General Store

KINGSLAND - The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved an ordinance during its regular monthly meeting last Thursday to annex the Dollar General store into the city limits, eventually making all taxable purchases there eligible for the city's 1 percent sales tax.

Junk Hunt Organizers Looking To Make Changes for 2026

RISON - The Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt just wrapped up its 10th year of hunts and is looking to make some changes to the schedule going into 2026.The Junk Hunt is the merged route of two smaller hunts, the former Historic Hwy. 35 Junk Hunt and the Hwy.

Rison Crowns E'Ryja Marks Homecoming Queen

RISON - Senior Maid E'Ryja Marks was crowned the 2025 Homecoming Queen during the annual ceremony held Friday, Oct. 24 on the George Walker Field of Champions.

Rison Holiday Open House Tuesday Kicks Off ‘Shop Local’ Christmas Campaign

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development, Inc., is kicking off a Shop Local Christmas Campaign beginning Tuesday, Nov. 4 with the Holiday Open House and Market on Main Street.From 12 to 6 p.m.

Pioneer Village Gives Tour To Shepherd Center

RISON - The Pioneer Village gave a tour and luncheon for the members of the Shepherd Center of Monticello, a community event for the over 50 crowd. The members enjoyed walking the grounds and reminiscing about their childhoods. Lunch was provided afterwards.

Veterans Dinner Saturday at Fairgrounds

The Cleveland County Veterans Association will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner Saturday, Oct. 25, organizers Roger McClellan and Randy Morgan have announced. The dinner will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.

County Candidate Forum Seeking Local Questions

RISON - The Cleveland County Republican Committee will host a forum for Republican candidates in contested races for local offices. The forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 Hwy. 35 North near Rison.

Rison FFA Fish Fry, Bingo Nov. 15

RISON - Rison FFA will host a fish fry and bingo fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.Each plate is $15 and includes a half pound of catfish fillets, fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, baked beans and condiments.Plates can be picked up between 5:30 and 7 p.m.