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RBC Youth Plan Soup/Salad Lunch, Auction on April 26

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
RISON - Rison Baptist Church Youth will have a Soup and Salad Luncheon/Auction in the Fellowship Hall following the morning worship service on April 26. You are also invited to the morning service at 10 a.m.There will be several large items to be auctioned off as well as baked goods.
Pictured left to right are: Sarah Mitchell, Austin Compton, Kathy Gusman, Jenny Wright, Angela Yarnell and Barbara Cox.

Pictured left to right are: Sarah Mitchell, Austin Compton, Kathy Gusman, Jenny Wright, Angela Yarnell and Barbara Cox.

Why Knots EHC Club Selects Quilt Winner

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
WHY KNOTS QUILT WINNER - The Why Knots EH Club had their quilt giveaway during the Pioneer Village Crafts Festival and the lucky winner was Kathy Gusman from Pansy. 
Rison FFA Banquet, Auction April 30 at Fairgrounds

Rison FFA Banquet, Auction April 30 at Fairgrounds

Rison FFA Banquet, Auction April 30 at Fairgrounds

News Staff
Friday, April 17, 2026
RISON - Rison High School FFA will host a Blue and Gold Banquet and Auction Thursday, April 30 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.The BBQ Dinner and Awards will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the auction at 7 p.m.Plates are $10 per person and include a BBQ sandwich, two sides, dessert and a drink.

Interest Meeting Saturday to Restart American Legion Post

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Affairs Office at the Hall-Morgan Post at 404 Sycamore St in Rison, will hold meetings Saturday, April 18 and 25 at 10 a.m. for anyone interested in joining and restarting an American Legion Post in the county.This is open to all Honorably discharged Veterans.
Tanning Hides at the Pioneer Village

Tanning Hides at the Pioneer Village

Pioneer Crafts Festival Sees Great Turnout

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
TANNING HIDES AT THE PIONEER VILLAGE - Shona Jordan, a taxidermist and hide tanner from Pike County, demonstrates the process of preparing a raccoon hide for tanning during her presentation at the Pioneer Crafts Festival this past Saturday at the Pioneer Village in Rison.

CCSB Approves Bond Sale for Gym Project

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board unanimously approved a resolution Monday night to sell $13.1 million in bonds to generate the revenue to pay for construction of a new gymnasium at the Rison School campus.Jason Holsclaw with Stephens, Inc.

School Lunches for April 20-24

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, fresh grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Golden crispy chicken strips, Mexican black bean salad. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries. Sides: Pinto beans, spring salad.