News Briefs

Dinner/Meeting Tuesday for Rison in the Fall Festival Volunteers

Dinner/Meeting Tuesday for Rison in the Fall Festival Volunteers

Dinner/Meeting Tuesday for Rison in the Fall Festival Volunteers

RISON - Rison Shine will host a meeting/dinner Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building in Rison, across from the Courthouse.Anyone interested in volunteering for this year's Rison in the Fall Festival is encouraged to attend.

Wesley Chapel Reunion Oct. 5

RANDALL - Wesley Chapel Cemetery Association will hold its reunion Sunday, Oct. 5 at Wesley Chapel Church.The meal will start at 12:30 p.m. Please bring tables and chairs for eating.Annual business meeting will be right after the meal. We will be discussing tearing down the church.

First Lady's Day Oct. 12 at First Baptist In Kingsland

KINGSLAND - First Baptist Church of Kingsland will celebrate First Lady's Day Sunday, Oct. 12, honoring First Lady Ericka Davis.Guest speaker at 3 p.m. will be Missionary Rosie Marks from Rehoboth Temple Church of God in Christ in Bryant.First Baptist is located at 160 Avery Street in Kingsland.

Wedding Shower Sunday for Edmonds

HERBINE - There will be a wedding shower, honoring Mason and Avarie Edmonds at Bethel #2 Missionary Baptist Church, at Herbine (Hwy 35 S). It will be held in the fellowship hall on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. The couple is registered at Walmart. All friends and family are invited to attend.

School Lunches for Sept. 29-Oct. 3

Rison Elementary Monday - Create: Beef patty, gravy, fresh baked whole grain biscuit. Classics: Ham and cheese sandwich, fries. Sides: Mashed potatoes, lettuce, tomato. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Bean tostado. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries.

McClellan Reunion Oct. 18 at New Edinburg

NEW EDINBURG - The annual McClellan Reunion will be held at the New Edinburg Community Center Oct. 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch is potluck at 12 noon. Please bring your family, any family pictures, enjoy a great lunch, and visiting with each other.

Kingsland MBC Revival Oct. 12-15

KINGSLAND - Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church will host a revival October 12 - 15, Bro. Rick Bolin, Pastor, has announced.Sunday service will have Bro Scott Smith evangelist at 6 p.m., Monday service will have Bro Brian Sheppard evangelist 7 p.m.

Rison Properties Clean Up Day Set For This Saturday

RISON - In advance of the Rison in the Fall Festival, Rison Shine and Rison Mayor Charles Roberts have organized clean up days to clean up unkempt properties around town, pressure wash sidewalks and more.Anyone willing to help should meet at Veteran's Park at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.

Cake Walk Oct. 8 at Senior Center

RISON - The members of the Rison Senior Center will have a dessert/cake walk Wednesday, Oct. 8 beginning at 10:30 a.m.There will be a donation fee of $2.00 to walk.The Center is located at 730 Pecan Street in Rison. For info, call Manager Ruby Miller at (870) 325-6259.