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Food Pantry Saturday at Macedonia MBC

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
RISON - Macedonia Mission‐ary Baptist Church, located on Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, June 17 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

Ladies Auxiliary Holds Quarterly Meeting

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The ABA Friendship Association District Ladies Auxiliary met for its quarterly meeting on April 13, 2023, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (“MBC”). President Traci Harrington of Bethlehem MBC, called the meeting to order. Bro. Sluggo Norris, pastor of the host church, led the opening prayer.
Johnie and LaDonne Brewster

Johnie and LaDonne Brewster

Johnie, LaDonne Brewster Celebrating 60 Years Saturday

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
RISON - Johnie and LaDonne Brewster of Rison will celebrate their 60th anniversary this Saturday, June 17 with a special gathering at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, beginning at 2 p.m. The couple wed May 31, 1963.

Bethel #1 To Host VBS on June 26-30

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
RISON - Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church near Rison has announced it will be hosting its Proclamation Safari Park Vacation Bible School Monday through Friday, June 26-30. A meal will be served at 5:15 p.m. each day with the Bible School. There will be classes for everyone, including adults.

Upcoming Reunions

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
New Edinburg Class of 1957 Gathering June 24 NEW EDINBURG - The New Edinburg Class of 1957 will hold its annual gathering Saturday, June 24 at the Bridge Creek Lodge.
Chloe Hargis Southwest Arkansas' Teen First-Runner for Miss Arkansas' Teen

Chloe Hargis Southwest Arkansas' Teen First-Runner for Miss Arkansas' Teen

Hargis, Stuckey Place In Arkansas Teen Pageant

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
LITTLE ROCK - Chloe Hargis of the Woodlawn area was the first runner-up in the Miss Arkansas' Teen Pageant held last Friday night in the Robinson Center at Little Rock. Six from Cleveland County competing in the Miss Arkansas and the Miss Arkansas' Teen Pageants held last week in Little Rock.
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - These students exhibited "Commitment," which was the May 'Paw'sitive word of the month. Pictured are, Back Row: Josie Young (4th grade), Maci Holland (5th grade), Emalyn Clement (3rd grade), Brit Swan (6th grade); Front Row: Macie Marcantel (1st grade), Millie Sowrheaver (kindergarten), Jace Gavin (2nd grade).

WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - These students exhibited "Commitment," which was the May 'Paw'sitive word of the month. Pictured are, Back Row: Josie Young (4th grade), Maci Holland (5th grade), Emalyn Clement (3rd grade), Brit Swan (6th grade); Front Row: Macie Marcantel (1st grade), Millie Sowrheaver (kindergarten), Jace Gavin (2nd grade).

Woodlawn Elementary Students of the Month: May

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Woodlawn Pee Wee Meeting is June 20

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn Pee Wee Association will hold its annual meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 at the Woodlawn Sports Complex. The community is invited to attend to come and be a part of this upcoming 2023 football season.  

Cleveland County Quorum Court To Meet July 10

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court has voted to move its July monthly meeting from Monday, July 3, to Monday, July 10, due to the Independence Day holiday. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building. The quorum court usually meets the first Monday of each month.