Rison Council Hears Updates

RISON - Improvements to the city's water and wastewater infrastructure took center stage during the Rison City Council's first meeting of the new year Tuesday night.

Mobile Mammogram Van in Rison Next Wednesday

RISON - The UAMS Mobile MammoVan will provide on-site screening mammograms in Rison, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 beginning at 8 a.m.The MammoVan will be stationed in the parking lot of Rison Pharmacy's old location, 300 Pine Street.

USDA Commodities Distribution Is Canceled for Saturday

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry in Kingsland has announced that it is canceling its regular USDA commodities distribution scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11, due to the expected winter weather.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

Frank Wilson of Staves Among Inductees for Agri Hall of Fame

LITTLE ROCK - Frank Wilson of the Staves community is among six inductees will be added to the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame, reflective of industry-changing work in aquaculture, forestry, rice, poultry and cattle as well as the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.

Cattleman's Association Meeting Jan. 23

RISON - The Cleveland County Cattleman's Association will meet Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. at the Fairground Meeting Room.Speakers will be Arkansas Cattleman's State and District representatives with program updates.

School Lunches for Jan. 7-10

Rison ElementaryMonday - No School.Tuesday - Crispito with Mexican corn and refried beans, or beef fingers, tater tots and roll. Fruit choice with both.Wednesday - Taco soup with tortilla chips, or chicken tenders with tater tots and roll. Fruit choice with both.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Jan. 11 at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

Hop on Pop Blood Drive, Rison Shine BBQ Jan. 7

RISON - The Hop on Pop Memorial Blood Drive will host a drive in Rison Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Rison Baptist Church, organizer Stacy Walz has announced.The drive is held through Our Blood Institute. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged by visiting obi.

Conservation Districy Offering $1,000 Local Scholarship

RISON - The Cleveland County Conservation District is offering a $1,000 scholarship for a local high school student. As well as receiving the District Scholarship, the winner will be eligible to compete at both the area and state level.

Transfer Station, Courthouse To Be Closed on Jan. 1

RISON - The Cleveland County Courthouse and the Cleveland Solid Waste Transfer Station on Hwy. 79 at Rison will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year's Day holiday. Both will return to regular business hours on Thursday, Jan. 2.