Cleveland Co. Cares Launches Donation Drive with Giveaway

RISON - Cleveland County Cares, a local charity organization under the Pioneer Village, that provides essential items and Christmas gifts to children in need around the holidays, is launching a donation drive at the Rison in the Fall Festival.

County Ham Radio Operators Meet Oct. 18 in Rison

Cleveland County Hamsters, a club for local ham radio operators, will be having their third Saturday monthly meeting beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18,  their booth that will part of Rison in the Fall in downtown Rison.

Rison Woman Faces Credit Card Fraud Charges in Pine Bluff

Sara Lyle, 41, of Rison, was arrested last Friday by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department in Pine Bluff on charges she allegedly misused a business credit card.The Jefferson County Sheriff’s jail log showed that Lyle was arrested last Friday, Oct.

School Lunches for Oct. 13-17

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Meatballs in spaghetti sauce, spaghetti, breadstick. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, lettuce, tomato. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Italian sausage pizza, fries.

Historical Society Meeting on Oct. 15 at Sturgis Library

RISON - The Cleveland County Historical Society (CCHS) will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Ckleveland County Sturgis Library in Rison. Anyone interested in local history is invited to attend.

Mainline Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Improve Cardiovascular Health

RISON - Mainline Health Systems, Inc. (MHSI) has received three American Heart Association outpatient program achievement awards in recognition for its commitment to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke by improving high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes and blood pressure management.

Peter Austin Promoted to Senior VP, Administrator of Jefferson Regional

PINE BLUFF - Jefferson Regional is proud to announce the promotion of Peter Austin to Senior Vice President and Administrator.

Wooley Receives Quilt of Valor

PINE BLUFF - Kevin Wooley, formerly of Woodlawn, was honored September 27 in a Quilt of Valor Ceremony at the Fairgrounds in Pine Bluff. A Quilt of Valor is awarded to a Service Member or Veteran who has been touched by war.

EASI Partners with School of EMS To Launch Paramedic Program

Pine Bluff – Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc. (EASI) is excited to announce a new partnership with the School of EMS to launch a Paramedic Program in the communities served.

Mainline Health Systems, Inc. Receives $35,000 Cancer Grant

Monticello  — Mainline Health Systems, Inc. (MHSI Mainline Health Systems, Inc. (MHSI) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $35,000 grant from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition for “MHSI Mission Possible: Prevent & Detect.