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.

Rison Elementary Retirement Party Set for Tuesday

RISON - Rison Elementary will host a retirement party Tuesday, May 20 at 1 p.m. in the school auditorium to honor six employees.Retiring are Thelma Brandon, Brenda Brown, Janet Brown, Paula Puckett, Billy Reed and Barbara Williams.

Marks Barnett Family Reunion June 1 in New Edinburg

NEW EDINBURG - The 149th Marks Barnett Family Reunion will be Sunday, June 1 at 11 a.m., at the Marks Cemetery picnic area, in New Edinburg.

Black Cemetery Meeting, Service To Be Held May 25

The Black Cemetery at the Staves community will hold its annual meeting and Memorial Day service beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 25, organizers have announced.The event will begin with the annual business meeting at 10 a.m. followed by the preaching service. Bro.

Regular Hours Resume at Solid Waste Transfer Station

RISON - Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings has announced regular hours have resumed at the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station.The Transfer Station is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.