Seark Concert Association To Host ‘Annie Jr.’ Musical March 4-8

MONTICELLO - Leaping Lizards! Southeast Arkansas will “stick up its chin and grin and sing ‘Tomorrow! Tomorrow!’” when SEARK Concert Association performs Annie JR.

Local Students Named To ASU Honors Lists

JONESBORO – Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2024 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study.

Kingsland Council Meeting Feb. 27

KINGSLAND - Kingsland City Council will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at Kingsland City Hall, Mayor Karen Wiscaver has announced.

Parker Named To SACC Dean’s List

EL DORADO — South Arkansas Community College has released its President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for the fall 2024 term.To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have a grade-point average of between 3.0 and 3.75 for the fall semester, and be classified as full-time.

School Lunches for Feb. 24-28

Rison ElementaryMonday - pizza pasta, breadstick, chicken broccoli & cheddar soup, Breadstick, tater tots, Fruit.Tuesday - Beef Nacho, refried Beans, burger, tater tots, Fruit.Wednesday - Swedish meatballs, rice, roll, orange chicken, fried rice, Fruit.

Pioneer Village Meeting Jan. 27

RISON - The Pioneer Village will host its monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cleveland County Veteran's Building, President Marty Bowlin has announced.

Free Artist INC Express Workshop at UAM March 8,9

MONTICELLO — Artist INC Express, a hands-on career development workshop for artists of all skill levels and disciplines, will be held at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, March 9, from 12 to 5 p.m.

Green House Cottages Host Valentine's Ball and Pageant

RISON - The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills hosted its 2025 Valentine’s Day Ball/King and Queen Pageant Friday, Feb. 14. Edna Robinson (left) was crowned Queen, and David Hendricks (right) was crowned King. The “Y” Extension Homemakers Club served as judges. 

King Graduates from Harding University

SEARCY - Grant King of Rison is one of more than 300 students who received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates during the Fall 2024 commencement ceremony on Dec. 14, 2024.King received a Doctor of Pharmacy.

Tax Prep Tips In Advance of April 15 Deadline

LITTLE ROCK - With Tax Day just a few weeks away, the countdown is on to prepare and submit tax returns for 2024.Tax filing season officially began Jan. 27 when the IRS began accepting paper and electronic tax returns.