Wildcats Headed To Harding

RISON - Four Rison High School students from the Class of 2025 were recently awarded scholarships to attend Harding University. Pictured left to right are: Ayden Laws, Thomas Wilson, Harding University Admissions Counselor Thando Mahlangu, Gracen White and Aaron Tilley. 

Pioneer Village Recaps Festival

Submitted by Marty BowlinWhat a nice time we had at the Pioneer Village Festival, April 19. The weather was nice and although the crowd was slow, the folks that showed up seemed to really enjoy themselves.

Union Methodist To Host Memorial Day Service Sunday

RYE - Union and Enon Cemeteries will host the Annual Fourth Sunday in May Memorial/Decoration Day Sunday, May 25, 2025. Services will be at the Union Methodist Church in Rye at 10 a.m. for those who can attend.

Busy Bees Thank Contributors To Weems, Sturgis Scholarships

The Busy Bee Crafters EHC would like to thank all who had a hand in the scholarship fundraiser for Callie Weems and Roy Sturgis this past Saturday.We had a fantastic turnout, with lots of good items sold in the silent auction.

UAM Kids’ University Set for July 7-10, Registration Open

MONTICELLO  — UAM Kids’ University will be held at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) from July 7-10.The summer enrichment program carries out a mission of serving capable and motivated students who are entering 1st through 6th grades in the fall.

Lee, Morris On SNHU Spring President’s List

MANCHESTER, NH - It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 President's List: Kaitlyn Lee and Brent Morris of Rison.The spring terms run from January to May.

County Clean-Up Set For Saturday at Three Locations

RISON - The Cleveland County Master Gardeners and County Cultivators Extension Homemakers Club are sponsoring the Cleveland County Clean-Up that will be held from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday, May 17, starting from three locations.

AgHeritage Farm Credit Scholarship Awarded to Tilley

RISON - AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is proud to annually invest in the next generation of ag leaders through our scholarship program.

SEARK Theater Camp June 2-6 in Monticello

MONTICELLO - SEARK Concert will host a Shakespeare Summer Theater Camp June 2-6 for ages 7-17 at the UAM Fine Arts Center.The cost is $60 to register and the deadline is Monday, May 19.Students will learn acting, voice, movement, swordplay and more in a fun, creative week of theater.

New Edinburg Comm. Center To Host Fundraiser for Jeremy Reynolds

NEW EDINBURG - The New Edinburg Community Center will be hosting a fundraiser and auction for Jeremy Reynolds beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17.Reynolds is battling stage 4 cancer. He is the grandson of former Cleveland County treasurer, the late Jack Hopson.