Rison Fire Department Receives Grant

RISON - The Rison Fire Department received a grant from the Arkansas Forestry Division for the purpose of better equipping the department for wildland firefighting. Included in the grant were two leaf blowers, several rakes, and a few sets of wildland coveralls and gloves.

Cemetery Updates

Piney Grove Cem. To Hold Clean-UpNEW EDINBURG - Piney Grove AME Cemetery at New Edinburg will have a clean-up day beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at the cemetery. Those participating are asked to bring yard tools and snacks.

Widows Meal Sat. at Kingsland First Baptist

KINGSLAND - First Baptist at Kingsland will host The Widows Meal Saturday, April 13 at 11 a.m.The church is located at 160 Avery Street in Kingsland. All widows are invited to attend.KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy.

School Lunches for April 15-19

Rison ElementaryMonday - macaroni and cheese with pineapple ham or Bosco sticks with marinara.Tuesday - nacho or hamburger. Wednesday - tater tot casserole or chicken sandwich.Thursday- Chicken nuggets or Hot dog.Friday- Pizza, pizza and sidekicks (+nachos for 4-6 grade).

Bangs Vaccinations For Heifers April 18

RISON - The Cleveland County Extension Office is offering bangs vaccinations to heifer cattle ages four to 12 months on April 18, agent David West has announced.Anyone interested in having their cattle vaccinated can call the Extension office at (870) 325-6321.

Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride Returns June 15

RISON - Registration is now open for the second annual Crusin' Cleveland County Bike Ride set for Saturday, June 15.

CDCAA Meeting Tuesday in Rison

RISON - PBJCEOC/CDCAA will be conducting the Monthly Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, April 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the CDCAA Central Office, 200 Main Street, Rison.To join via Zoom go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81298038870?

'Y' EHC Visits Arkansas Children's Hospital

Local Reactions Mixed to Solar Eclipse

RISON - Local reactions to the first significant solar eclipse to impact Arkansas since 1918 were mixed Monday as many made it a special point to be outside to witness the celestial show while others went about their business as though it was any other day.

Woodlawn Board Gets Insight Into Teaching Methods

WOODLAWN - A report on improving reading levels among 7th and 8th grade students provoked an in-depth discussion on teaching methods by the Woodlawn School Board during its regular monthly meeting Monday night.