Increased Highway Patrol Over Fourth of July Holiday

LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas law enforcement will be teaming up with the U.S.

Marcell Jacks Issues Thank You to Community for Danny Jacks Tribute

Dear Community, I would like to thank each person that helped to make the memorial dedication for Danny Jacks a huge success. Thank for each person that attended the ceremony, and the men that provided transportation to and form the park for people that needed help.

Woodlawn Students Place at 4-H-O-Rama

MALVERN - Last week, four of the county's 4-Hers competed in Ouachita District O-Rama at Malvern High School. Cleveland County Extension Service Agents David West and Danielle Watson are so proud of them for working so hard on their presentations and receiving awards.

Mt. Olivet To Host Food Bank July 8

CALMER - Mount Olivet Methodist Church at Calmer will have its Food Bank from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday, July 8, the church has announced. Mount Olivet is located at the Hwy. 63/ Hwy. 114 junction at Calmer. The food bank is held the second Saturday of each month.

Extension Homemakers Help Bike Ride Succeed

RISON - Cleveland County Extension Agent Danielle Watson and several members of the Rye and 'Y' Extension Homemakers Clubs set up along the Cruisin' Cleveland County Bike Ride routes Saturday, June 17. The volunteers provided snacks and hydration for the riders as they stopped at Mt. Zion, Mt.

Governor Says No Plans To Close Marks Mill Park

RISON - Gov. Sarah Sanders’ office has announced that there are no plans to close Marks Mill State Park at New Edinburg nor any other state park after the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette uncovered an email that included Marks Mill as one of seven parks on an “eliminate” list.

Kingsland Council Approves Street Closures Petition for Store Site

KINGSLAND - The Kingsland City Council formally accepted a petition during a special meeting Tuesday night to close certain unpaved streets and alleys that cross the land where a new Dollar General store will be built.

News Briefs Quorum Court, Rison City Council Move Meeting Dates

RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court and the Rison City Council have both postponed their respective July meetings due to the Independence Day holiday.

Library Hosts Animology Program

RISON - As part of its summer series of activities, the Cleveland County Library welcomed Mary Beth Gunter Monday afternoon to share her Animology program with young children.

Village Hosting Festivities; Cottages Plan Fireworks

RISON - Two neighboring facilities in Rison will join forces to host Fourth of July celebrations for the community, Tuesday, July 4 with fireworks, food and family fun. The Pioneer Village will kick off the festivities at 7 p.m. with hot dogs, watermelon and ice cream.