State Seeking Public Input On 'Browning' Pine Trees

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Forestry Division (Forestry Division) has released a survey for members of the public to report pine tree discoloration and/or mortality, specifically in southeast Arkansas. The survey can be found at arcg.is/1HyHCu0.

CCSB Approves Classified Pay Raise

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board approved giving classified staff a 50 cent per hour pay raise and approved hiring former Rison High School teacher Angie Hudson as the new Rison Elementary principal during a special meeting held last Thursday at the administration building in Rison.

Dollar General Closing Kingsland Land Sale June 7

KINGSLAND - The company overseeing the land purchase for a new Dollar General store in Kingsland has informed Kingsland Mayor Sharon Crosby that the company expects to close on the property June 7.

Farmers Market Opening Postponed To June 8 in Rison

RISON - Greg Jaggers, the 2023 manager for the Rison Farmers Market, has announced that the opening of the market is being moved to next Thursday, June 8, at the FBT Community Park in downtown Rison due to availability of local produce.

Ceremony Saturday To Dedicate Jacks Memorial

RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Association will honor the late Staff Sgt. Danny Lee Jacks and all veterans of Cleveland County during a special ceremony this Saturday morning, June 3, at the Cleveland County Veterans Park in Rison. Seating will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Union Cemetery Decoration Day Sunday

RYE - The Union Cemetery at Rye will be having its annual Decoration Day beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 28, at the cemetery. Bring your lunch and flowers to help keep this 85-year celebration alive. Harmony Free Will Baptist Church will be in charge of this year's service.

Taylor, Cash Reunion June 3 at Staves

RISON - The annual Jess and Lottie Cash Taylor's family reunion will be held Saturday, June 3, at the Y (Staves) Community Center. The reunion begins at 10 a.m. and will include a potluck lunch at 12 Noon. All relatives and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Boyd Family Reunion Saturday

NEW EDINBURG - Relatives of Abraham Boyd and Eula Easterling Boyd are invited to attend the Boyd Family Reunion Saturday, May 27 at the old Boyd homeplace, located at 760 Scott Road in New Edinburg. Neighbors and friends are also encouraged to attend. A potluck lunch will begin at noon.

Cummings Reunion June 4 at 'Y'

RISON - The annual Cummings family reunion will be held Sunday, June 4 at the Y Community Center. A potluck lunch will be served at noon. For additional information, call Mary Vallance 870-325-6887.

Memorial Day Services at Black Cemetery

Y - Memorial Day Services will be held Sunday, May 28 at Black Cemetery beginning at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship will follow at the Y Community Center.