Roberts Reports Letters Having Impact on Unkempt Properties

RISON - During the Rison City Council meeting Tuesday evening, Mayor Charles Roberts reported that letters sent to owners of unkempt properties have been producing some results.According to Roberts, two property owners have already cut grass.

Rison Barbeque Cookoff Saturday

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development will kick off the fall season and fair month with the Rison BBQ Cook-Off this Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.

Macedonia MBC Launches Awana

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 7370 Hwy. 35 south of Rison, will have its Awana Launch beginning at 6 p.m. this Wednesday at the church.Macedonia’s Awana Launch will include a meal with dessert and snacks plus outside water activities.

Rison Students of the Month: September 2025

Raphael Caldwell, Jr.The Rison High School Student of the Month for September for grades 7-9 is Raphael Caldwell, Jr. Raphael is in the eighth grade and is the son of Jichella Young and Rock Caldwell.

Rison High Classes of 1977-78-79 Plan Sept. 20 Reunion

RISON - The Rison High School Classes of 1977, 1978 and 1979 will have a reunion on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the “Y” Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m.For more information, call Deborah Leopard Hobbs at (870) 550-1168 or Jeff Wilson at (870) 550-5046.

Blood Drive Monday At Rison School

RISON - Rison High School will host a blood drive, Monday, Sept. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.The "Sock it to Blood Shortages" themed drive with LifeShare is accepting donors via a QR code available above.Donors will receive a trio of fun socks.

School Lunches for Sept. 8-12

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Chicken nuggets. Classics: Cheeseburger, crinkle fries. Sides: Crinkle fries, lettuce, tomato, fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef nachos, Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, crinkle fries. Sides: Seasoned refried beans, lettuce, tomato, fresh whole fruit.

County Health Unit Hosting Free Flu Shot Clinic Sept. 25

RISON – Sept. 25, 2025, the Cleveland County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will offer flu vaccinations at no charge at Cleveland County Health unit from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. People should bring their insurance cards with them to the flu vaccine clinic.

County Mourns Loss of Judge Jimmy Cummings

Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings died Thursday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident along Hwy. 79 in Kingsland.According to preliminary reports from law enforcement at the scene, Cummings was traveling north along Hwy.

Haley Creek Boys Concert Sept. 14 at Kingsland MBC

KINGSLAND - Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church will host the Haley Creek Boys Sunday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m.All are welcome to attend the gospel music concert.