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Sarah Woods

Sarah Woods

UAM To Host Fulbright Scholar-In-Residence

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will host Professor Sarah Woods of the Denmark National School of Performing Arts and the University of Cambridge as a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence during the fall 2023 semester.
Catalyst Charcoal by Crystal Jennings

Catalyst Charcoal by Crystal Jennings

Rison Artist Selected For Mid-South Exhibit

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
PINE BLUFF - Crystal Jennings of Rison has been selected for inclusion in a biennial exhibition showcasing artists in the mid-South. She is among 35 artists selected for the “2023 Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition,” organized by The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC).
Libby Farrer

Libby Farrer

Farrer Earns Nursing Degree

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
RISON - Olivia 'Libby' Farrer of Rison, graduated from Jefferson School of Nursing with an Associates of Applied Science Nursing Degree on May 25, 2023. She also received the perfect attendance award from Jefferson School of Nursing.
Senior Bingo July 20 in Rison

Senior Bingo July 20 in Rison

Senior Bingo July 20 in Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
RISON - AmeriCorps Seniors will host a free Senior Bingo activity Thursday, July 20 at 10 a.m. at the Veteran's Building in Rison. Participants must be age 55 and older. Call the SEARK Education Coop at (870) 367-4813 to pre-register. Leave a message if no answer.
Pastor Spencer Branch and Family

Pastor Spencer Branch and Family

Rison United Methodist Welcomes New Pastor

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
RISON - Rison United Methodist Church has announced Spencer Branch as its new pastor. Branch has previously pastored in Humphrey, Wheatley and West Helena, and the Star City native and UAM Alumni will be returning to southeast Arkansas with his new role in Rison.
Kingsland Music Event

Kingsland Music Event

Kingsland Hosting Music Event

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
KINGSLAND - Runaway Music and Kickstart Kingsland will be hosting Runaway Derailed: A Two-Night Acoustic Event featuring country and rock performances on Friday and Saturday, July 21-22, at the Kingsland School auditorium. Doors will open at 4 p.m. each night.

Williams Seeking Long-Term Stability

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
RISON - Jerrod Williams said his top priority as superintendent of the Cleveland County School District is make sure there is still a school district around after he is gone. Williams officially began his one-year contract as the new superintendent on Saturday, July 1.
Rison celebrates Independence Day with fireworks at the Green House Cottages of Southern Hills.

Rison celebrates Independence Day with fireworks at the Green House Cottages of Southern Hills.

Rison Celebrates Independence Day

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
RISON - Spectators take in the annual fireworks show organized by the Green House Cottages of Southern Hills in Rison Tuesday night.