Hop on Pop Blood Drive Aug. 18 in Rison

RISON - The Hop on Pop Memorial Blood Drive will hold its next drive Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with the bloodmobile at the Green House Cottages of Southern Hills.As a fun and exciting way to encourage more people to donate, each successful donor will receive a limited-edition DOG...

Photo: District 1 Ballot Draw

RISON - Beau Herring (left) poses next to his mother, Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring (right), after drawing the ballot positions for the District 1 State Senate special Republican primary election Tuesday at the courthouse in Rison.

Burford Named to Mississippi State President's List

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS - Blake Burford, of Kingsland, was named to the Mississippi State University spring 2026 President's List.Students on the President's List achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework.Mississippi State...

RHS Class of 1968 Reunion Aug. 1

RISON - The Rison High School Class of 1968 will hold a reunion Saturday, Aug. 1 at Macedonia Fellowship Hall, located on Hwy. 35 South.The reunion begins and 10 a.m. and will include a potluck.For more info, contact Donie Mull at (870) 461-0137.

New Life To Honor Pastor Young, Wife Anniversary Aug. 2

RISON - New Life Missionary Baptist Church will honor the 31st Anniversary of Pastor Bobby J. Young and First Lady Marilyn Young with a special service Sunday, Aug. 2 at 3 p.m.The church, located at 101 Niven Road in Rison, will welcome guest speaker Reverend Steven Paylor of Mt. Carmel Missionary...

Food Pantry July 18 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, July 18 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

Bingo Fundraiser Saturday at Kingsland

KINGSLAND — Kickstart Kingsland will host a Bingo Night fundraiser this Saturday, July 18, at 5 p.m. at the Old Kingsland Elementary School, located at 16650 US-79.

Food Truck Friday, Farmers Market This Friday at Rison

RISON - Rison Shine and the Pioneer Village will host this week's Food Truck Friday and Farmers Market, Friday, July 17 at the Village.This week features Simply Blessed Bites with BBQ, sandwiches and desserts.Organizers are actively looking to expand their culinary lineup and invite new food trucks...

Kingsland First Baptist Hosting Baby Shower For Pregnancy Center July 25

KINGSLAND - Kingsland First Baptist will host a baby shower Saturday, July 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 160 Cedar Street.The shower benefits the Hope of the Delta Pregnancy Center in Pine Bluff.Items for baby boys are needed, but will take anything.For questions, call (870) 917-2001.

Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride Meeting Monday

RISON - The Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride committee will hold a meeting Monday, July 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Rison City Hall.Anyone interested in providing feedback to this year’s event, or ideas for the 2027 event, is encouraged to attend.