Local Students Earn Degrees from UAM

MONTICELLO - The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) presented 348 awards to 336 fall 2024 graduates, according to information released by the UAM Registrar's Office.

Historical Society Meeting March 20

RISON - The Cleveland County Historical Society will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 20 at the Cleveland County Library.This will be a planning session. Anyone who is interested in the history of Cleveland County or in researching their own family history is invited to attend and become a member.

Woodlawn Elementary Parent/Teacher Conference, Kindergarten Registration March 20

WOODLAWN - Woodlawn Elementary will hold Parent/ Teacher Conference and Kindergarten registration Thursday, March 20 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. at the school.For the 2025-26 school year, a child must be five years of age on or before Aug. 1 to enroll in Kindergarten.

Pesticide Applicator Training March 25

RISON - The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Pesticide Applicator Training session on Tuesday, March 25 at the Cleveland County Veterans Building, beginning promptly at 6 p.m.

Kingsland MBC Revival March 30

KINGSLAND - Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church will have a revival March 30-April 2; Sunday 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday 7 p.m.; Jim Moss, Evangelist, Rick Bolin, Pastor.

Baby Shower March 23 for Anna Wilson Matkin

RISON - A baby shower honoring Anna Wilson Matkin will be held at Rison Baptist Church, Sunday, March 23 at 2 p.m. It's a BOY!Anna's registered at Target, Amazon, Rison Pharmacy and Mav and Me.

Life Support Class Saturday in Fordyce

FORDYCE - A Basic Life Support Class will be held Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Fordyce, by Katie Gerard, RN and American Heart Association Certified CPR Instructor.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry March 22

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 22.The church holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.

Food Pantry March 15 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, March 15 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month. 

Cleveland County School Board Meeting Is Monday

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board has moved its March meeting to Monday, March 17, Superintendent Davy King as announced. The school board meeting was originally scheduled for Monday, March 10.