State Getting $1 Billion for Rural Internet

LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Department of Commerce, along with Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, announced Monday that Arkansas will receive $1,024,303,993.

Kingsland Water, Sewer Operator Not Taking Job

KINGSLAND - The City of Kingsland is looking for a new water operator after Stan Miller, the man who had accepted both the water and wastewater operator positions, decided not take it either job after all, Mayor Sharon Crosby told the Kingsland City Council last Thursday night.

Local Students On SAU Tech Honors Lists

EAST CAMDEN - Congratulations to SAU Tech's Spring 2023 students for their achievement. SAU Tech recognizes students for superior academic achievement by designation on the Dean's List and Chancellor’s List.

Jack England On MTSU Dean's List

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - Middle Tennessee State University student Jack England of Rison was named to the dean's list for the spring 2023 semester. England, who is majoring in Aerospace, was among 5,430-plus students who made the list.

Free Dental, Medical Clinic July 15 at Pine Bluff

PINE BLUFF - The Southern Baptist churches throughout the region will be hosting a free medical and dental clinic beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at Watson Chapel Baptist Church, 5514 Pinnacle Road in Pine Bluff.

Piney Grove AME Revival June 29-30

NEW EDINBURG - Piney Grove AME Church will be in revival June 29-30 with special services at 6:30 p.m. each night with Minister Anthony Rainey. The church, located on Rainey Road, is pastored by Rev. Ceola Warner.

First Baptist VBS June 26-30

RISON - First Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School June 26-30 from 6 to 7 p.m. each night with the theme 'Faith Builders.' The church is located at 302 Mockingbird Lane in Rison. Rev. Terry W. Reams, Sr. is pastor.

Wildlife Program Monday at Library

RISON - The Roy and Christin Sturgis Library will continue its summer program series with a live wildlife educational program called Animalogy/ NHECM at 2 p.m. Monday, June 26, at the library. Other programs for the summer series include: • 1 p.m.

Rodgers Family Reunion Saturday

RISON - The Rodgers Family will hold its reunion Saturday, June 24 at Pleasant Ridge Church beginning at 10 a.m. A potluck lunch will be held at 12 noon. For more info, call Darrell Rodgers at (870) 615-1148.

Woodlawn Classes Of 64-65 To Meet Saturday at Center

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn High School 1964-1965 Classes will have their Annual Reunion at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at Center Missionary Baptist Church in Rowell. Mike Thomas and his son, Michael, are preparing our smoked meat dish. We invite any of our friends to bring a dish and come join us.