State Historian Will Be Guest For Historical Society

RISON - The Cleveland County Historical Society will meet at 1:30 Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the Cleveland County Library in Rison. The guest speaker will be Dr. David Ware, State Historian and director of the Arkansas State Archives, which is an agency of Arkansas Heritage. Dr.

Baby Shower for Elliotts Aug. 23

ROWELL - A baby shower honoring Nate and Kristen ‘Reynolds’ Elliott will be held Saturday, Aug. 23 from 2-4 p.m. at Center Church in the Fellowship Hall.  Kristen and Nate are expecting a baby girl and are registered at Babylist.com

School Lunches for Aug. 18-22

Rison Elementary and Rison High SchoolMenus for the week of Aug. 18-22 were unavailable at the time of publication.Woodlawn ElementaryMonday - Chicken crispitos, pinto beans, baby carrots, apple slices, milk.Tuesday - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, fresh fruit variety, roll, milk.

Emergency Vehicle Driving Course Held in New Edinburg

NEW EDINBURG - The New Edinburg, County Line and Bradley Rural Volunteer Fire Departments met recently in New Edinburg to conduct the Emergency Vehicle Driving Course.  Combined in the three departments were twenty-eight volunteer firemen that completed the required annual certification training.

Dates Set for Beautification, Events Planning Meetings

RISON - Rison Shine has set two more dates for community meetings following the interest gained in past revitalization meetings, President Kristy Strother has announced.A meeting will be held Monday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. focusing on beautification efforts in and around downtown Rison.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry Aug. 23

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 23.The church, located at 800 Main Street, holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.

First Baptist Plans Sister to Sister Event on Aug. 31

RISON - First Baptist Church, 302 Mockingbird in Rison, will host a Sister to Sister Fellowship entitled “Inviting Brothers” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at the church. Everyone is invited and refreshments will be served. Terry Reams, Sr. serves as pastor.

HedgeDweller Dinner Set for Aug. 15 at Rison

RISON - The annual HedgeDweller Dinner will be held Friday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Rison School Cafeteria.The cost is $10 for a burger, chips, drink and dessert.Tickets can be purchased at the door.Wildcat Historian Stan Sandler will speak at the dinner.

Rison Community Prayer Walk Sunday

RISON - A community prayer walk in advance of the new school year will be held Sunday, Aug. 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the flag pole in front of Rison High School.

Rison Schools Set Open House Thursday

RISON - Cleveland County School District will hold Open House Thursday, Aug. 7 from 4 to 6 p.m.Grades 6-12 will be in the high school building, with Grades K-5 in the elementary building.An orientation for 7th Grade will be held at 6 p.m. in the elementary auditorium.