Program To Benefit Monica Jackson Is Saturday at Fordyce

FORDYCE - A benefit program honor Monica Jackson, wife of Mark Jackson and daughter of Lee and Thelma Penister of Kingsland, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Walker's Temple Church of God in Christ, 708 Abernathy Street in Fordyce.

McClellan Reunion To Be Held Oct. 21

NEW EDINBURG - The annual McClellan Reunion will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at the New Edinburg Community Center from 10 a.m. To 3 p.m. Lunch will be served at noon. Please bring your family and your favorite potluck dish.  

Retired Teachers Luncheon Oct. 10

FORDYCE - The Cleveland and Dallas County Retired Teachers Association will host Area 5 ARTA meeting Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Fordyce Methodist Church, 104 E. 4th Street.

Oct. 16 Is Deadline For Property Taxes

RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patti Wilson has announced that the deadline for paying 2022 personal and real property taxes is Monday, Oct. 16. She said this year's deadline has been extended by one day due to the regular Oct. 15 deadline falling on a Sunday.

Class of 1957 Fall Gathering Oct. 7 at New Edinburg

NEW EDINBURG - Norma McCoy and John L. McClellan will host a fall gathering for the New Edinburg Class of 1957 at The Big Creek Lodge in New Edinburg, Saturday, Oct. 7 beginning at 10:30 a.m. 'Donuts and coffee will set a great tone for stories, catching up on days past along with lots of laughter.

CCSB Postpones Meeting to Oct. 16

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board voted to move its October meeting to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at the administration building in Rison. The Cleveland County School Board usually meets on the second Monday of each month.

Christmas Parade Seeks Float Entries

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development is seeking local churches, businesses, groups and others to put togethger a float fo the 2023 Cleveland County Christmas Parade to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in downtown Rison.

Shady Grove Cemetery To Meet on Oct. 1

NEW EDINBURG - The Shady Grove Cemetery will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at the New Edinburg Community Center. Anyone with loved ones in the cemetery or have an interest in the cemetery are invited to attend.

Halloween Events To Be Held Oct. 31 in Downtown Rison

RISON - The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills and Rison Shine Community Development have announced they will be hosting events on Halloween night, Tuesday, Oct. 31. The Green House Cottages, 701 Main Street, will be hosting a Fall Festival from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Wesley Chapel Reunion Oct. 1

WOODLAWN - Wesley Chapel Cemetery Association will hold its reunion Sunday, Oct. 1 at Wesley Chapel Church. A meal will start at 12:30 p.m.. Please bring tables and chairs for eating. The annual business meeting will follow the meal. Discussion will include saving the church building.