Kingsland Approves Council Pay Increase

KINGSLAND - After approving it earlier with a simple voice vote, the Kingsland City Council made it official last week when it approved an ordinance raising the pay for city council members.

Burn Ban Remains in Place Until County Gets 1-Inch Rain

RISON - Despite the rainfall over the weekend, Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings said the county remains under a burn ban until further notice.

Food Truck Friday Canceled, Will Resume May 2 at Village

RISON - The opening of this year’s Food Truck Friday series has been pushed back a month due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.The event will now return to the Pioneer Village, Friday, May 2 from 4 to 7 p.m.

School Lunches for April 7-11

Rison ElementaryMonday - Southwest lasagna, green beans, dinner roll; or breaded beef fingers, French fries; fresh fruit, side salad.Tuesday - Chicken and cheese crispito, seasoned black beans; or classic hamburger, French fries; fresh fruit, side salad.

May 17 BBQ Will Support Scholarship for Weems, Sturgis

RISON - The Busy Bees Extension Homemakers Club at Kingsland is holding a barbeque fundraiser May 17 to start a scholarship fund in memory of Callie Weems and Roy Sturgis, two Kingsland residents who were victims of the Fordyce mass shooting.

Rison FFA Auction, Burgers April 24

RISON - Rison High School FFA is hosting an Auction and Burger Dinner Thursday, April 24 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. Food starts at 5 p.m. as well as the silent auction. The live auction will begin at 6 p.m. and the silent auction will close at 6 p.m.

Rison Methodist Outreach To Host Dorey’s May 8

RISON - The Rison United Methodist Church Food Pantry/Outreach Committee is sponsoring a Dorey’s Fish Fry Thursday,May 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. For tickets, contact Pam Martin at (870) 818-8909 or the church (870) 325-6568. 

Food Pantry April 19 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, April 19 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry April 26

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 26.The church holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed April 12 at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.