New CDCAA Director Seeking More Grants For Cleveland County

RISON - Samantha Garrard, the new executive director for the Central Delta Community Action Agency, said she intends to pursue more grants in hopes of expanding the agency’s food bank and other services provided through the Cleveland County office at Rison.

Woodlawn Board OKs District Policy Change

The Woodlawn School Board voted in a special meeting last Monday, June 16, to delete certain parts of the district policy concerning scheduling so it would align with the Arkansas School Board Association model policy.Woodlawn School District Superintendent Dr.

Kingsland Council To Fill Ward 2 Seat

KINGSLAND - A vacant seat on the Kingsland City Council will likely be addressed when it meets at 6 p.m. this Thursday, June 26, at Kingsland City Hall.The Kingsland City Council accepted the resignation of Ward 2, Position 1 council member Sandra Laws during its last regular meeting held May 29.

Letter to the Editor: What To Expect During Rison Water Line Replacement Project

To City of Rison Water Users,Please be advised that the Contractor (NLS Construction, LLC} has mobilized to the City of Rison, AR. to start the water line replacement project.

County Line Fire Dept. Meeting July 8

RISON - County Line Fire Department will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, July 8 at 7 p.m. at Station 1 on Hwy 8.For more info, contact David Harper at (870) 952-9692.

UAM Identified as National Leader in Student Opportunity By Carnegie Classifications

MONTICELLO — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has been named an Opportunity College and University (OCU) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Weyerhauser Announces New Plant Going in Near Monticello

MONTICELLO – Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands, broke ground last Wednesday on its new TimberStrand® facility near Monticello and Warren.

Commissioner Felts Awarded by APAI for Post-Prison Transfers

North Little Rock, Ark. - Post-Prison Transfer Board Commissioner John Felts was recently presented with the Ben Baer Award by the Association of Paroling Authorities International (APAI) at its annual Training Conference in Atlanta, Ga. Benjamin F.

CDCAA Hosting Rental, Utility Assistance Info Meeting June 30

RISON - Central Delta Community Action Agency provides rental and utility assistance through the Community Services Block Grant and LIHEAP programs. CDCAA will host a public information meeting Monday, June 30 at 5:30 p.m. at our Rison office located at 200 Main Street, Rison, AR 71665.

Keith Gresham Retirement Party Planned for July 30

FORDYCE - There will be a retirement reception for Keith Gresham, the staff chair for the Dallas County Cooperative Extension Office and long-time agriculture/vo-tech teacher at Rison High School, form 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the Fordyce Civic Center.