Woodlawn Considers Career Ed Center Options

WOODLAWN - Three days after voters in the Woodlawn School District approved a 2-mill increase to fund construction of a new career education center and cafeteria expansion, the district learned Friday the state partnership money that was to help pay for the new career center was not among the...

Rison Gym, Elementary Projects Do Not Get Partnership Funding

RISON - The Cleveland County School District learned Friday that it did not receive funding for either the new physical education-gym building or a new security entrance for Rison Elementary under the current state partnership funding cycle.

Woodlawn Hires Football Coach, New Teacher

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board approved the hiring of a new football coach and other personnel during a special-called meeting Tuesday night.

RHS Boosters Begin Membership Drive

RISON - The Rison Booster Club is launching its summer membership drive for Rison High School alumni and supporters interested in helping the school’s athletic programs.

Cater Family Takes Over Local Poultry Business

PANSY - While the Cater family took over what was previously Batesville Poultry back in January, the Caters waited until this past Friday to formally introduce Premiere Poultry Supply, Inc. to the community and local growers with a grand opening at their store at 15260 Hwy.

Hankins Finishes As ‘Top Graduate’ at Air Force School

Airman Jadyn Hankins of the Glendale (Cleveland County) graduated from Technical School at NAS Pensacola on April 8, 2025.

Hop on Pop Memorial Blood Drive June 23 in Rison

RISON - The Hop on Pop Blood Drive, organized by Stacy Walz through Our Blood Institute will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, June 23 at Rison Baptist Church.Appointments can be scheduled online at https://www.yourbloodinstitute.

Updated Hours at Solid Waste Transfer Station

RISON - Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings has announced updated hours at the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station until further notice.The Transfer Station is open Monday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Taylor-Cash Reunion June 7 at Staves Community Center

RISON - The annual Jess and Lottie Cash Taylor's family reunion will be held Saturday, June 7, at the Y (Staves) Com‐ munity Center.The reunion begins at 10 a.m. and will include a potluck lunch at 12 Noon. All relatives and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Woodlawn Hires Means As New Football Coach

WOODLAWN - Doug Means, a veteran coach who was as an assistant coach/special teams coordinator at Class 5A Magnolia this past season, has been hired as the new football coach at Woodlawn High School.