Compton, Walz Will Speak To County GOP on May 12

RISON - The Republican Party of Cleveland County has announced the speakers for its next  monthly meetings that take place a noon the second Tuesday of each month in the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street in Rison:•    May 12: Austin Compton, family and consumer science agent for...

School Lunches: April 27-May 1

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Chicken pot pie, fresh baked whole grain biscuit. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Mashed potatoes, fresh grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken taco. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries. Sides: Refried beans, Mexicali corn.

EHC Clubs Donate to Quilt of Valor Organization

RISON - Cleveland County Extension Homemaker Club and residents donated 21 quilt tops to the Saline County Quilt of Valor organization. These handmade quilts will be awarded to Veterans or service members affected by war, providing comfort, healing, and a sense of gratitude.

Century Farm Program Now Taking Applications

LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Arkansas Century Farm Program. This program honors Arkansas families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years, recognizing their contributions to the state’s agricultural heritage.

Interest Meeting Set April 25 for American Legion

RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Affairs Office at the Hall-Morgan Post at 404 Sycamore St in Rison, will hold a meeting Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m. for anyone interested in joining and restarting an American Legion Post in the county.This is open to all Honorably discharged Veterans.

CCSB Will Have Special Meeting Tuesday for Hiring

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board will have a special board meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, for routine personnel hires, Superintendent Davy King has announced.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry April 25

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 25.The church, located at 800 Main Street, typically holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.

RBC Youth Plan Soup/Salad Lunch, Auction on April 26

RISON - Rison Baptist Church Youth will have a Soup and Salad Luncheon/Auction in the Fellowship Hall following the morning worship service on April 26. You are also invited to the morning service at 10 a.m.There will be several large items to be auctioned off as well as baked goods.

Why Knots EHC Club Selects Quilt Winner

WHY KNOTS QUILT WINNER - The Why Knots EH Club had their quilt giveaway during the Pioneer Village Crafts Festival and the lucky winner was Kathy Gusman from Pansy. 

Rison FFA Banquet, Auction April 30 at Fairgrounds

RISON - Rison High School FFA will host a Blue and Gold Banquet and Auction Thursday, April 30 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.The BBQ Dinner and Awards will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the auction at 7 p.m.Plates are $10 per person and include a BBQ sandwich, two sides, dessert and a drink.