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Toys for Tots Literacy Program Begins Spring Book Drive

Toys for Tots Literacy Program Begins Spring Book Drive

Toys for Tots Literacy Program Begins Spring Book Drive

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Literacy Program covering Cleveland, Dallas, Jefferson, and Lincoln Counties will be holding a book drive in March and April. “While we are seeking reading books, picture books, cookbooks, activity books, etc.
KHS Class of 1961

KHS Class of 1961

Kingsland Class of 1961 Reunites

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
KINGSLAND - Seven of the 11 living members of the Kingsland High School Class of 1961 attended the Kingsland All-School Reunion held this past Saturday at the Kingsland School auditorium.
Ashley Thompson

Ashley Thompson

Thompson Speaks at Master Gardeners Meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
RISON - Ashley Thompson owner of Sweet T Farms was a guest speaker at the County Cultivators Master Gardener meeting. She shared raising loofas and harvesting the seeds. She also demonstrated how to make a seed pot starter out of newspaper.
Woodlawn 4-H 🍀 Students Learn Composting

Woodlawn 4-H 🍀 Students Learn Composting

Woodlawn 4-H 🍀 Students Learn Composting

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
WOODLAWN - 6th Grade students at Woodlawn Elementary learned about composting with a 4-H lesson from Cleveland County Extension Agents Austin Compton and David West. “Thank you to our County Cultivators for helping us revive the Woodlawn Garden,” said Compton.

Registration Open for UAMS’ Summer MASH Camps

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas high school students can get hands-on health care experiences such as suturing workshops, field trips, CPR training and heart dissection at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) MASH camps across the state this summer.
WES January Students of the Month - These students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month! Left to Right: Kennedy Massanelli (1st), Karli Seward (4th), Rylie Spakes (K), Tallon Nixon (5th), Ethan Scharf (2nd), Allie Cruce (6th), Norah Parkerson (3rd).

WES January Students of the Month - These students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month! Left to Right: Kennedy Massanelli (1st), Karli Seward (4th), Rylie Spakes (K), Tallon Nixon (5th), Ethan Scharf (2nd), Allie Cruce (6th), Norah Parkerson (3rd).

Woodlawn Art Students of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Rod Martinez

Rod Martinez

Lake Monticello Produces 10-Pound Lunker Bass

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
By Jim Harris, Managing Editor, Arkansas Wildlife MagazineMONTICELLO — A bass angling friend told Rod Martinez late last week that the fish were biting really well at Lake Monticello, so he headed that way Saturday, anxious to see what he might land.“I thought I might go catch a big fish,” he said.
Pat Berry Sworn in as District 6 Justice of the Peace

Pat Berry Sworn in as District 6 Justice of the Peace

Pat Berry Sworn in as District 6 Justice of the Peace

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Pat Berry (right) of the Calmer community was sworn in as the new District 6 Justice of Peace  last Friday, Feb. 27, by Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring (left). Berry was appointed by Gov. Sarah Sanders to fill the unexpired term of the late Justice Owen Rushing, who passed away in January.

Youth Alive Night Set for March 9 at Rison School

News Staff
Monday, March 2, 2026
RISON - The Rison Fellowship of Christian Students will host a Youth Alive Night Monday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the school gym.The event will include games, giveaways, worship and testimonies from students Ashleigh Johnson and Clate Socia.Guest speaker is Terrence Talley.