Deadline July 25 to Help Fund School Supplies for Students

RISON - Freedom Assembly and Rison Shine are partnering for a school supply drive again this year to supply all school supplies for Rison students grades K-12.The goal amount to raise is $26,000 to cover all supplies by Friday, July 25.

Entries Now Accepted for Sept. 6 BBQ Cook Off

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

Mt Zion/Bowman Cemetery Seeking Upkeep Donations

The Mt. Zion/Bowman Township Cemetery Association will have its annual meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Mt. Zion Church.In addition, the cemetery is seeking donations for general maintenance and upkeep of the grounds. Donations can be sent to Mt.

Rison ‘Farm Stop’ Begins Signing Up Vendors

RISON - An online form is now available for individuals or businesses interested in selling fresh produce, homemade baked goods or handmade crafts on a consignment basis through a "farm stop" that is being developed at the Herald office in downtown Rison.

Woodlawn To Re-Bid Cafeteria Project

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board decided to re-open the bidding process on expanding the school cafeteria Monday night after the estimated cost on a reduced version of the project came in higher than expected.

CCSD Could Move $450,000 Surplus Into Building Fund

RISON - Should finances remain as they are, Superintendent Davy King said he may have to call a special meeting of the Cleveland County School Board by the end of the month to officially transfer about $450,000 in surplus from the general fund to the building fund Meanwhile, families within the...

CCSB To Hold Financial Workshop Next Thursday

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board will hold a financial workshop at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the administration building in Rison, Superintendent Davy King said.Jason Holsclaw with Stephens, Inc.

Woodlawn Approves Buying School Buses

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board approved a new bond issue to buy six school buses, and accepted a bid to make flooring improvements to the home side football bleachers during Monday night's regular monthly meeting.Woodlawn High School principal T.J.

Rison Shine Plans Community Meeting To Focus on Business

RISON - Rison Shine will be hosting a community meeting on business development within the City of Rison at 6 p.m. Monday, July 28, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building in Rison. The meeting is open to anyone interested in community development in and around Rison.

Limited Tickets for Next Week's Dancing with Rison Starz, Firemen Dinner Show

RISON - With just over a week left to go, things are heating up for the "Dancing with the Rison Starz and Firemen" dinner and competition set for next Friday, July 25 at the Cleveland Count y Fairgrounds beginning at 6 p.m.Rison Shine Community Development, Inc.