Mt. Olivet To Host Food Bank Jan. 13

CALMER - Mount Olivet Methodist Church at Calmer will have its Food Bank from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 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.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Jan. 13 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, Jan. 13. Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month. The pantry is an equal opportunity distributor.

Bridal Shower Jan. 21 for Lowery

RISON - A bridal shower for Jessica Lowery will be held Sunday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. at the Rison Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Lowery, and fiance Ethan Adams, are registered at Amazon, Walmart, Williams Sonoma and Rison Pharmacy View their registry online at theknot.com/ jessicaloweryandethanadams

Local Students on ATU Dean’s List

RUSSELLVILLE - Arkansas Tech University has announced its Dean’s List for undergraduate students on its Russellville campus for the fall 2023 semester, including four from Cleveland County. A student must achieve a 3.

Cleveland County School Board Will Meet on Jan. 16

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board noted during its December meeting that the January board meeting has been moved to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the administration building in Rison. The board usually meets the second Monday of each month.

Conservation Office Offering Plat Books

RISON - The Cleveland County Conservation District has announced that it now has plat books available for $65. The books can be purchased from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday at the Conservation District Office located next to the Cleveland County Fairgrounds on Mockingbird Street in Rison.

'Grow Your Groceries' Webinar Begins Jan. 18

LITTLE ROCK - For people interested in learning to grow healthy, nutritious food at home, the Cooperative Extension Service's Grow Your Own Groceries webinar series offers monthly Zoom presentations on Arkansas-friendly crops for gardeners of all skill levels.

Colleagues Remember Drew County Couple Killed in Explosion

LITTLE ROCK - Though silent, Don Bragg's office speaks volumes. The awards on the walls attest to his professional excellence as a forester and researcher, but it's the crayon drawings that show where his heart was.

School Lunches for Jan. 15-19

Rison Elementary Monday - No School! Tuesday - Egg roll and fried rice or Hamburger. Wednesday - Tater tot Casserole or Chicken Sandwich. Thursday - Chicken Nuggets or Hot Dog. Friday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks, Nachos for 4-6th grade. Rison High School Monday - No School!

Entergy Offers Winter Weather Tips To Be Prepared

LITTLE ROCK - Winter has arrived here in the Natural State, kicking heaters and energy consumption into high gear. Entergy Arkansas wants customers to stay warm while managing their energy usage and costs, offering these helpful hints to make your home more energy efficient.