News Briefs

Woodlawn Sports Complex Comm. Meeting Feb. 20

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn Sports Complex will host a Community Meeting Thursday Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Woodlawn Community Center. All community members are welcome.

Retired Teachers Meeting March 4 at Sheridan

SHERIDAN - The Cleveland/ Dallas County Retired Teachers Association will meet Tuesday, March 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Sheridan Methodist Church.All retired certified and classified school personnel are invited and encouraged to attend.

Presidents Day Holiday is Monday

RISON - The Cleveland County Courthouse as well as state and federal government offices and the U.S. Post Office will be closed this Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of he Presidents Day holiday.

‘25-26 Kindergarten Registration Thurs. at Rison Elementary

RISON - Kindergarten registration at Rison Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year will be held Thursday, Feb. 6 in the Elementary Auditorium from 3 to 7 p.m. Even if your child is enrolled in Cleveland County Headstart, you still need to register your child at the elementary.

Marquis Rauls Benefit Hunt, Chili Lunch Saturday

RISON - The Marquis Rauls Benefit Hunt will conclude this Saturday, Feb. 8 with a $10 Chili Lunch at 11 a.m. at the Y Community Center.Anyone is welcome to attend the lunch, even if you're not participating in the hunts.
HAPPY 80TH - Sandra Wright turned 80 last week. She was honored with a celebration at the Cleveland County Rural Water office. Wright was a teacher in Rison for 29 years and continues to be an asset to the community. Submitted by Marty Bowlin.

HAPPY 80TH - Sandra Wright turned 80 last week. She was honored with a celebration at the Cleveland County Rural Water office. Wright was a teacher in Rison for 29 years and continues to be an asset to the community. Submitted by Marty Bowlin.

Sandra Wright Celebrates 80th Birthday

Martial Arts Classes Begin Feb. 13 in Rison

RISON - Grandmaster Han's Martial Arts classes will be hosted Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rison Church of Christ, beginning Feb. 13.For more info or to sign up, call or text Jeremy Fox at (501) 472-4859.

Master Gardeners To Host Architect Douglas Stanton At March 3 Meeting

RISON - The Cleveland County Master Gardeners will welcome guest speaker Douglas Stanton at 6 p.m. Monday, March 3 at the Fairgrounds.A meal will be served for enjoyment during the presentations.Stanton is certified with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and is a registered...