Kingsland Votes To Increase Fines For Unrestrained Dogs

KINGSLAND - The Kingsland City Council approved increasing the fines for unrestrained dogs, and discussed a new round of letters going out to property owners who have properties that are not in compliance with city ordinances.

Rison Shine, Freedom Assembly Set Goal To Fund School Supplies for Rison Students

RISON - Freedom Assembly and Rison Shine Community Development have announced a special initiative to support local students in the Cleveland County School District in Rison.

Back To School Bash, Pageant Aug. 2 in Rison

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development will host a Back To School Bash Friday, Aug. 2 in Downtown Rison.The event will include life-size games such as connect four, jenga, and more beginning at 5 p.m. on Main Street.The event will also feature the Miss Rison Shine Pageant at 7 p.m.

Rison City Council Will Meet on July 9

RISON - The Rison City Council will hold its July regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at Rison City Hall. The city council voted during its June meeting to move the July meeting as to not conflict with the Independence Day holiday week.

Community Fireworks Show To Be Held Saturday Night

RISON - The Green Cottages of Southern Hills will be hosting its community fireworks show beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the nursing home in Rison.The fireworks show will be held on the main drive-through the nursing home closest to the Hwy. 35 (Main Street) entrance.

Kingsland Council To Discuss Dogs, Old Mobile Homes

KINGSLAND - Increasing fines for violating the city's dog ordinance and getting rid of abandoned house trailers will be two of items that Mayor Sharon Crosby said she would like to address during the this month's Kingsland City Council meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Kingsland City Hall.

Pioneer Village Fourth of July Celebration Next Thursday in Rison

RISON - The Pioneer Village at Rison will host its sixth annual Fourth of July Family Fun Celebration with free hot dogs, ice cream and watermelon.The event will kick off at 7 p.m. at the Village, located at 200 Yaney Drive.Donations to the Pioneer Village are appreciated.

4-H Participates in Field Day

Greg Montgomery, College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources farm manager at the University of Arkansas at Monticello treated Cleveland County 4-H groups to a Livestock Field Day.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Opens July 8

Starting July 8, on a first-come first served basis, residential households can apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through the network communitybased action agencies that serve the county in which they live in.

Arkansas Challenge Scholarship Application Deadline Monday

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - July 1 is the deadline for students to apply for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship enrolling in a two- or four-year college or university in the fall.