Rison FBLA Places At State

LITTLE ROCK - Rison High School FBLA competed at the Arkansas FBLA State Leadership Conference April 29-30, 2024, in Little Rock at the Arkansas Statehouse Convention Center. Marcela Castillo was elected Arkansas State FBLA Reporter for the 2024-25 school year.

May Is Extension Homemakers Month Across Arkansas

RISON — Extension Homemakers in Cleveland County will celebrate the contributions of their organization to the community during May as Extension Homemakers Month in Arkansas.As a part of the observance, Judge Cummings has officially proclaimed May as Extension Homemakers Month in Cleveland County.

Mt. Olivet To Host Food Bank May 11

CALMER - Mount Olivet Methodist Church at Calmer will have its Food Bank from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11, the church has announced. Mount Olivet is located at the Hwy. 63/Hwy. 114 junction at Calmer. The food bank is held the second Saturday of each month.

Retired Teachers Meeting Thursday

SHERIDAN - The Cleveland and Dallas County Retired Teachers will meet Thursday, May 9 at 12 noon.A room has been reserved for lunch at Lady Birds Cafe, 120 W Center St. in Sheridan.Please RSVP by text or call to (870) 313-1710 or email ridhan@windstream.net by May 7.

Pioneer Village Will Be Meeting May 16

RISON - The Pioneer Village will be meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Pioneer Village, President Marty Bowlin has announced. Anyone interested in helping with the Pioneer Village is encouraged to attend.

Tax Assessment Deadline Is May 31

RISON - Cleveland County Tax Assessor Barbara Reaves reminds local residents that the last day to assess your property without a penalty is Friday, May 31.

School Lunches for May 13-17

Rison ElementaryMonday - Mac and Cheese w/ ham or Bosco stick.Tuesday - nachos or hamburger.Wednesday - chicken drumstick or chicken sandwich.Thursday - chicken nugget or mini corndogs.Friday - Pizza, pizza and sidekicks (+nachos for 4-6 grade).

Busy Bee Games Thursday in Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Busy Bee Crafters of Kingsland EHC is having their monthly game day Thursday, May 9, 1-3 p.m. at Kingsland City Hall. The game this month is Farkel or Yahtzee. Come join in on the fun!The Busy Bees meet every second Tuesday of the month at Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed May 11 at Kingsland

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, May 11. Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

Fancy Nancy Takes Handicap Barbies to Arkansas Children's Hospital

LITTLE ROCK - Nancy Anne Lawson, a six year old kindergartener and the reigning America's Ideal Miss Arkansas JR Princess, and her volunteer partner Stacy Walz, donated 180 Handicap Barbies to Arkansas Children's Hospital Tuesday in Little Rock as part of their second annual Handicap Barbie Drive.