News Briefs

Rison United Methodist Food Pantry Moved To Friday

News Staff

Monday, January 19, 2026

Due to the potential for winter precipitation on Saturday, Rison United Methodist Church has announced it is moving its Food Pantry distribution originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, to 8 a.m. this Friday, Jan. 23, at Rison United Methodist Church, 800 Main Street in Rison.

CLEVELAND COUNTY SPELLING BEE WINNERS - Rison Schools recently hosted the Cleveland County Spelling Bee. Pictured are: George Lodua, 1st place; Ester Sung, 2nd place; Victor Hu, 3rd place. George Lodua will advance to the state competition on March 7 at The Vines Center in Little Rock. CCSD appreciates FBT Bank for sponsoring our county competition.

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Cleveland County Spelling Bee Winners

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Monday, January 19, 2026

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School Lunches for Jan. 19-23

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Turkey hot dog. Classics: Cheeseburger, curly fries. Sides: Curly fries, seasoned peas and carrots. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken and cheese crispito, salsa. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, curly fries.

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Kingsland’s Butler Earns OBU Honor

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

ARKADELPHIA - Kalyn Butler of Kingsland has been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, the university has announced.To qualify for the President’s List, a student must compile a 4.

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Pesticide Applicator Training Jan. 27

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

RISON - The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Pesticide Applicator Training session on Tuesday, Jan. 27 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.

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Mobile Blood Drive In Rison Jan. 30

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

RISON - Our Blood Institute will host a blood drive Friday, Jan. 30 at Rison High School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in its Bloodmobile.To deliver the best blood drive experience, we encourage donors to schedule appointments. For donors to schedule an appointment, follow this link: https://www.

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Brent Morris Named to SNHU President's List

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

MANCHESTER, NH - Brent Morris of Rison has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Fall 2025 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.

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RHS Prom Closet Sets Date for Feb. 14

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

RISON - RHS Prom Closet will be open Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Rison Baptist Church Jesus First Building.This day allows girls to browse and try on new and gently-used formal dresses for prom. Each girl can take home one free dress.Doors open at 9 a.m. for Rison High School students.

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Cattleman’s Association Meeting Jan. 22

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

RISON - The Cleveland County Cattleman’s Association will meet Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds Meeting Room, 17 Fairgrounds Drive in Rison.

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Rison Methodist Food Pantry Jan. 24

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 7 to 9 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 24.The church, located at 800 Main Street, typically holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month, but is one week earlier this month.