Melody Spears Receives June 2026 Yard of the Month Honor

NEW EDINBURG - Master Gardeners of Cleveland County and County Cultivators have selected the yard of Melody Spears in New Edinburgh as Yard of the Month for June.  The club was pleased to have been given a tour of the yard by Mrs. Spears, and enjoyed seeing all the beautiful plants and flowers.

Historical Society Selling Local History Books

Looking for your Cleveland County ancestors? The Cleveland County Historical Society is celebrating America 250 by discounting Volumes I and II of the Cleveland County Arkansas: Our History and Heritage, as a set for $62.50.

Kickstart Kingsland to Host Bingo Night Saturday

Kickstart Kingsland will host a Bingo Night to benefit the Get Rhythm Music Festival Saturday, May 30 beginning at 4 p.m. at Kingsland City Hall, 210 S. Larch Street.The game night offers fun for everyone, music, food and drinks. All ages are welcome to play and win prizes.

Green House Cottages Taking Donations for Fireworks Show

The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills nursing home at Rison is accepting donations to help put on a Fourth of July fireworks show for residents and the community as America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.

Woodlawn Will Not Have School Thursday

WOODLAWN -The Woodlawn School District has announced it will be closed on Thursday, May 21, using the district’s banked minutes to make-up the school day, the district has announced.

New Sidewalks Installed at the Courthouse

RISON - Anyone accessing the eastside doors at the Cleveland County Court know the sidewalks that once existed there have been buried under inches of soil for several years.

Union Pacific Promotes Railroad Crossing Safety at Rison School

RISON - Johnny Phillips, Manager of Train Operations with Union Pacific Railroad, presented a program on railroad crossing safety to Rison High School students Monday, May 11.

Judge Declares May Extension Homemakers Month

RISON - Cleveland County Judge Don Triplett signed a proclamation Wednesday, May 6 at Cleveland County Courthouse, proclaiming May to be Extension Homemakers Month.

Rison Band Boosters Present Scholarships

RISON - The Rison Band Boosters recently presented five $500 scholarships to graduating seniors who were members of the Rison High School Marching Band. The awards were presented after the band’s spring concert on May 5.

School Lunches for May 18-22

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Chicken nuggets, beef gravy. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Garlic mashed potatoes, savory green beans. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Buffalo chicken dip, tortilla chips, salsa. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries.