Extension Office Hosts 4-H Youth Sewing Camp

The Cleveland County Extension Service kicked off its very first 4-H youth sewing camp last week. This group of young ladies allowed their creativity to flourish while completing their very own individual projects.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry Saturday

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday of each month. The next food pantry will be held Saturday, July 22.

VBS This Week at Rison Baptist

RISON - Rison Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School July 16-20 from 6 to 8 p.m. each night. Classes will be for ages 3 through going into 12th grade. Dimer will be served. The theme is Twists & Turns: Following Jesus Changes the Game, Psalm 25:4.  

More Washouts Along County Roads

RISON - Despite hot temperatures and heat advisories being issued, Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings said the county is still experiencing bouts of heavy rain that are leading to washouts along county roads.

Broadband 'Listening' Meeting Set For Tuesday

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

Williams Lays Out Plans for CCSD

RISON - Jerrod Williams told the Cleveland County School Board during his first meeting as superintendent Monday night that it could a "tough year" for the district, but he was already proposing ideas that could save the district money.

Kingsland Music Event To Feature Several Groups Over Two Nights

KINGSLAND - Runaway Music and Kickstart Kingsland will be hosting Runaway Derailed: A Two-Night Acoustic Event featuring country and rock performances this Friday and Saturday, July 21-22, at the Kingsland School auditorium. Doors will open at 4 p.m. each night.

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.