Women's Conference To Be Held Jan. 21 at Kingsland Church

KINGSLAND - The Monthly Women's Conference will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at First Baptist Church,. 160 Avery Street in Kingsland. There is no registration fee. The guest speaker will be evangelist Batina Walker.

Jake's Day Set For Feb. 25; Hosting Gun Drawing, Seeking Donations for Event

RISON - The Cleveland County Cutters & Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is having a drawing for a Ruger .308 rifle to raise money to support the annual Jakes Day's youth event scheduled for Feb. 25 at the Old Turkey Farm off Mt. Elba south of Rison.

PB Arts Center Begins Big Season With Play in Feb.

PINE BLUFF, Ark - The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) is thrilled to announce its line-up for the 2023 theater season. With over 50 years of experience, ASC invites theatergoers far and wide to experience this diverse line-up of shows.

County Issuing One Can Per Address

RISON - Residents wanting a second trash can for their weekly trash pick up will have to pay for it on their own after the Cleveland County Quorum Court voted in a new policy Monday night.

County Will Close Woodlawn Park If Lease Is Not Reached

RISON - Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings said Monday night that the county will close Woodlawn Community Park next month if a lease agreement or change of ownership of the park property is not made before then.

Catalytic Converters Taken Off Parked Vehicles in County

RISON - A growing crime that has so plagued many of the country's urban areas has now shown up in Cleveland County. Billy Wingard, who lives at the Cleveland-Jefferson County along Hwy.

Pansy Fire Dept. ISO Rating Could Lower Premiums

RISON - Homeowners within the service area of the Pansy Volunteer Fire Department could see a decrease in their insurance premiums after the department was a awarded a Class 5 rating by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). Pansy Fire Chief Jerry Pennington announced the new ISO rating this week.

Historical Society Seeking Info on County Churches

RISON - The Cleveland County Historical Society is collecting information on the churches of Cleveland County, past and present, for a book.

Sewing Workshop Jan. 27 in Rison

RISON - The U of A Division of Agriculture, Research and Extension will host a basic sewing and embroidery workshop Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds Meeting Room. The cost is $5 per person and only 10 spots are available.

Baby Shower Jan. 14 For Attwoods

RISON - A baby shower honoring Silvia and Malcolm Attwood will be held Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Rison United Methodist Church Family Life Center. It's a boy! They are registered at the Rison Pharmacy and http://babylist .com/baby-silvia-attwood