News Briefs

Local Students on UA Little Rock Fall Dean's List

LITTLE ROCK - The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced the list of students who have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester.The Dean's List recognized over 1,900 students with superior academic performances at the end of the semester.

County Republicans Announce Monthly Meeting Speakers for March, April

RISON - The Republican Party of Cleveland County has announced the speakers for its next three monthly meetings that take place a noon the second Tuesday of each month in the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street in Rison:•    March 10: Eddie Joe Williams of Southern States Energy...

Bingo Set for Feb. 25 at Senior Center

RISON - The Area on Agency Rison Senior Center is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.The center offers exercise, bingo, fun and fellowship for the community.The center is located at 730 Pecan Street. For more information, call (870) 325-6259 or (870) 639-4114.

Pesticide Applicator Training Feb. 19

RISON - The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Pesticide Applicator Training session on Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, beginning promptly at 6 p.m.Each participant will be charged a $20 training fee which will go towards training materials.

School Lunches for Feb. 9-13

Rison Elementary and High SchoolMenus unavailable at the time of publication.Woodlawn ElementaryMonday - Vegetable soup and grilled cheese, baby carrots, fresh fruit variety.Tuesday - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, fresh fruit variety, roll.

Ordination Service Sunday at First Baptist for Bro. Corey Gray

RISON - First Baptist Church will host an ordination service for Bro. Corey Gray, Sunday, Feb. 8 at 11:15 a.m., Pastor Terry Reams, Sr. has announced.Guest speaker will be Rev. Theodis Shelton of Pine Bluff.The church is located at 302 Mockingbird in Rison.

P/T Conferences; Kindergarten Registration Feb. 12 at Rison

RISON - Cleveland County School District will host parent/ teacher conference Thursday, Feb. 12, from 3 to 7 p.m. for grades K-12.During this time, kindergarten registration will also take place for students not currently enrolled in Head Start.
Chili Supper

Chili Supper

Y/212 Chili Supper To Be Held Saturday

The "Y"/Hwy. 212 Volunteer Fire Department is reviving its Chili Supper/Cake Walk-Auction at 5 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 7, at the "Y" Community Center, 8000 Hwy. 35 North at the Staves community.

School Lunches for Feb. 2-6

Rison Elementary and Rison High School Menus for February unavailable at time of publication.Woodlawn Elementary Monday - Poppy seed chicken, golden corn, side salad, red apple slices, garlic knot.Tuesday - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, fresh fruit variety, roll.