Lee Named to SNHU President's List

MANCHESTER, NH - Kaitlyn Lee of Rison has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Summer 2025 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.

Vigil Saturday in Rison for Charlie Kirk

RISON - A candlelight vigil in remembrance of conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, on the Cleveland County Courthouse lawn.Organizers Lee and Crystal Freeman invite the public to join them to honor Kirk, by bringing signs and candles.

CCSB Will Present 'Report to Public' This Monday at RES

RISON - The Cleveland County School District will hold its annual "Report to the Public" beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in the Rison Elementary Auditorium, Superintendent Davy King has announced.

School Lunches for Sept. 15-19

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Turkey hot dog. Classics: Ham and cheese sandwich. Sides: Crinkle fries, lettuce, tomato, fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken and cheese crispito. Classics: BBQ cheddar burger, crinkle fries. Sides: Seasoned black beans, lettuce, tomato, fresh whole fruit.

Democrat Party Meeting Sept. 20

RISON - The Democrat Party of Cleveland County will have a Committee meeting on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 12 noon in the Hall-Morgan Building., Vice Chair Lee Harper has announced.Anyone interested in the County Chair and or Treasurer position please attend this meeting.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry Sept. 27

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 7:30 to 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, at an earlier time due to the heat.The church, located at 800 Main Street, holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.

Food Pantry Sept. 20 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

Poultry Testing Saturday at Livestock Barn

RISON - The Cleveland County Fair Association will conduct poultry testing this Saturday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. in advance of the County Fair.The testing will take place in the Livestock Barn. Those attending should enter through Gate 3.For more information, call Frankie Harper at (870) 461-0396.

Macedonia MBC Launches Awana

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 7370 Hwy. 35 south of Rison, will have its Awana Launch beginning at 6 p.m. this Wednesday at the church.Macedonia’s Awana Launch will include a meal with dessert and snacks plus outside water activities.

Rison Students of the Month: September 2025

Raphael Caldwell, Jr.The Rison High School Student of the Month for September for grades 7-9 is Raphael Caldwell, Jr. Raphael is in the eighth grade and is the son of Jichella Young and Rock Caldwell.