Woodlawn Board Approves Policy, Handbook Changes

RISON - The Woodlawn School Board approved about 80 changes to the district's policies during the board's regular monthly meeting last week, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock reported.

Farmers Market Canceled for Thursday

RISON - The Rison Farmers Market has been canceled for this Thursday, July 20, due to the extreme heat that is being forecast for this week, organizer Greg Jaggers has announced. The farmers market is usually held at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at FBT Community Park in downtown Rison.

Dr. Attwood To Be Honored as 'Country Doctor' Tuesday

RISON - Dr. Sam Taggart, author of the book "Country Doctors of Arkansas" will host a reception next Tuesday, July 25 to honor Dr. Mark Attwood of Rison, one of the doctors profiled in the new book. The reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cleveland County Library in Rison.

Drainage Project Underway at Woodlawn

WOODLAWN - Construction is currently underway to install a new drainage system around the new addition at Woodlawn High School to accommodate the new fire escape doors that have been installed at the high school.

Summer Series at Library Continues with Programs July 17 & 24

RISON - The Roy and Christine Sturgis Library will continue its summer program series with a children’s concert from the Kindersongs 1 p.m. Monday, July 17, at the library. The series will conclude the following week at 10 a.m.

Locals Graduate from UCA

CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas held spring commencement on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, 2023, in the Farris Center on campus.

AHSCS Motorcycle Race To Be Held In Aug. at Woodlawn

WOODLAWN - The Screamin’ Chicken Hare Scramble motorcycle race will be returning to the Woodlawn area on Aug, 26-27, one of the organizers of the event has announced.

Local Internet Challenges Subject of July 25 Meeting

KINGSLAND - The Arkansas Connectivity Coalition will be conducting a “listening session” beginning at 10 a.m.

Village Farmers, Flea Market To Be Held This Saturday

RISON - The Village Farmers and Flea Market will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at the Pioneer Village, 200 Yaney Street in Rison. All booth space is free, and there is no admission charge.

Kingsland First Baptist Revival July 17

KINGSLAND - First Baptist at Kingsland and Pastor Raymond Davis will host a one night Summer Revival, Monday, July 17 at 7 p.m. Guest Speaker will be Apostle Dorothy Highsmith from House of Prayer Fordyce.