RISON ELEMENTARY ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - Bottom row, left to right: Cannon Taylor, Maddye Cothran, Brentley Compton, Weston Reed, Payne Prescott, Alfa Lodua; top row, left to right: Rayleigh Lloyd, Kaleigh Walters, Belle Brown, Corbyn Gazaway, Knox Lephiew, Kendal Fisler, Cylas Berry, Emma Miller.

PROMISED LAND YOUTH HUNT - The Promised Land Hunting Club held its 19th annual youth hunt Saturday, November 4, 2023. The largest buck was harvested by Ridge Thompson. A devotional was presented followed by a meal served to the hunters and guests. Those participating and attending in above photo are bottom row: Jack Shepherd; middle row, left to right: Rhett Allison, Sadie Shepherd; back row, left to right: Raylon Thompson, Knox Cook, Khloe Cook, Reid Allison and Ridge Thompson.

Caleb Gilson

Mayor Charles Roberts and Utilities Director Joe Freyer place new United States and Arkansas flags outside City Hall. The flags were donated by Tina Thomasson Hoskins in memory of her father, R.A. (Bob) Thomasson. Bob served as the Utilities Director and Fire Chief from 1946-1971. (Photo by Connie Roberts)

PUMPKIN CONTEST - Top three places for the Most Creative Pumpk in Contest are pictured: Lucy Mae Morrison, Ist place; Sophia White, 2nd place; Dillon Reed, 3rd place. Rison Gifted and Talented thanks all the students who entered. Also, CCSD appreciates Pizza Pro of Rison for the donation of prizes.

Rison High School Announces 2023 Homecoming Court

New Rison Pharmacy Taking Shape

EXCAVATION UNDERWAY FOR KINGSLAND DOLLAR GENERAL - After overcoming some delays in the purchase of the property, work finally began last week for the new Dollar General store that is going in at the corner of Hwy. 79/189 across from Kingsland School. The entrance to the new store will be along this road, which is Hwy. 189 (First Street) in Kingsland. A spokesperson for Dollar General said the company hopes to have the store open by winter 2024.

Rison High School 'Good Cat' Award Winners

Blake Jackson