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Busy Bee Games Thursday in Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Busy Bee Crafters of Kingsland EHC is having their monthly game day Thursday, May 9, 1-3 p.m. at Kingsland City Hall. The game this month is Farkel or Yahtzee. Come join in on the fun!The Busy Bees meet every second Tuesday of the month at Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed May 11 at Kingsland

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, May 11. Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.
Fancy Nancy Takes Handicap Barbies to Arkansas Children's Hospital

Fancy Nancy Takes Handicap Barbies to Arkansas Children's Hospital

Fancy Nancy Takes Handicap Barbies to Arkansas Children's Hospital

LITTLE ROCK - Nancy Anne Lawson, a six year old kindergartener and the reigning America's Ideal Miss Arkansas JR Princess, and her volunteer partner Stacy Walz, donated 180 Handicap Barbies to Arkansas Children's Hospital Tuesday in Little Rock as part of their second annual Handicap Barbie Drive.

County Contributing More for Road Aid

RISON - County Judge Jimmy Cummings informed the Cleveland County Quorum Court Monday night that the county will have to chip in more than expected to complete a state aid project to pave portions of two county roads in the New Edinburg area.

Woodlawn Graduation is Tuesday

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn High School Class of 2024, consisting of 50 seniors, will graduate at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in the auditorium of the Pine Bluff Convention Center.

Rison Graduation Set For May 16

RISON - The Rison High School Class of 2024, consisting of 62 seniors, will graduate at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, on the football field at the George Walker Field of Champions next the high school.

Roberts Unveils Strategy To Save $3.3 Million Grant

RISON - The Rison City Council backed Mayor Charles Roberts’ recommendation not to pursue a $1.4 million loan to make up for a shortfall of a grant being used to improve the water distribution system in Rison.“We cannot afford a $1.
ARDOT Awards Bid To Repave Hwy. 114

ARDOT Awards Bid To Repave Hwy. 114

ARDOT Awards Bid To Repave Hwy. 114

LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced this week that Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Company has been awarded a $5.2 million bid to resurface more than eight miles Hwy. 114 in Cleveland County.ARDOT said the project includes repaving 8.4 miles of Hwy. 114 from the Hwy.
Backyard Workshop Friday in Rison

Backyard Workshop Friday in Rison

Backyard Workshop Friday in Rison

RISON - The Soil and Water Conservation Society will host a Backyard Conservation Workshop Friday, May 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 309 Mockingbird Lane in Rison.Learn how to incorporate conservation and enhance wildlife in your backyard.