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.

Rally Gets $35 Million for Fiber Optic

RISON - Cleveland County Telephone, the lone telephone and internet service provider for the county, has been awarded more than $35 million in federal funding to bring fiber optic broadband internet service to its service area within Cleveland and surrounding counties.U.S.

Crosby Resigning as Mayor of Kingsland Effective Dec. 31

KINGSLAND - Kingsland Mayor Sharon Crosby is serving her last day as mayor today (Tuesday, Dec. 31) after the Kingsland City Council reluctantly accepted her letter of resignation during its regular monthly meeting on Dec. 19.

Senate Approves Bill To Name Post Office After Johnny Cash

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Legislation in Congress to name the Kingsland Post Office after legendary American music icon and Kingsland native Johnny Cash is one step closer to becoming a reality after the U.S. Senate approved a bill to do so on Dec. 19.The U.S. Senate passed H.R.