Haunted Village Director Seeking Volunteers, Creators

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development and the Pioneer Village announced that Stephanie Adams will direct the upcoming Haunted Village, set for this October on select nights.The event is a joint fundraiser for the two community development organizations.

County Democrats Will Meet Saturday

RISON - The Democrat Party of Cleveland County will have a committee meeting at noon Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building in Rison, announced Jametta Harper, chair for the county party.

Retired Teachers Will Meet Sept. 10

FORYDCE - The Cleveland/ Dallas County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the Fordyce High School Library.All retired certified and classified school personnel are invited and encouraged to attend.

C.C. School Board Calls Special Meeting Monday

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board will hold a special-called board meeting Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6 p.m. to transfer funds for the 2023-24 budget.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry Aug. 24

RISON - RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 24. The church holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.

Rison Prayer Walk To Be Held Sunday

RISON - The Annual Rison Community Back-to-School Prayer Walk will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, starting at the flag pole in front of Rison High School.Those participating will walk around the Rison School campus making stops along the way to pray for students and staff for a safe upcoming...

Hop on Pop Mobile Blood Drive Set for Aug. 28 in Rison

RISON - The Hop on Pop Memorial Blood Drive will host the Blood Institute Bloodmobile Wednesday, Aug. 28 at the Green House Cottages in Rison from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., organizer Stacy Walz has announced.To deliver the best blood drive experience, the Blood Institute encourage donors to schedule...

Rison Pharmacy Plans Open House Friday

RISON - Rison Pharmacy and Wellness will be hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, to formally celebrate the opening of its new location at 301 Main Street in downtown Rison.Previously located at the corner of Pine and Third Streets in Rison, Rison Pharmacy moved into its new...

County Fair Poultry Testing Slated Sept. 7

RISON - Frankie Harper, superintendent of poultry and rabbits for the 2024 Cleveland County Fair, will be testing poultry at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the fairgrounds in Rison.Anyone who would like to enter or has any questions about the poultry or rabbit show can call Frankie Harper at (870)...

RHS Alumni Night Sept. 6, Shirt Orders Due Aug. 20

RISON - Rison High School will host a special Alumni Night Friday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. during the game against Harmony Grove at George Walker Field of Champions.The special event is open to all RHS alumni. Alumni will be recognized in the stands from each decade.