Food Pantry Jan. 17 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Jan. 17 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

Jacob To Speak At Christian Women Luncheon at PBCC

PINE BLUFF - Lynae Jacob of Amarillo, Texas, will be the guest speaker at the Christian Women’s Connection of Pine Bluff monthly luncheon set for 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Pine Bluff Country Club.Registration will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $20.

Jake's Day Squirrel, Coon Hunts This Saturday

The Jake's Day squirrel and coon hunts will take place this Saturday, Jan. 17 at the "Y" Community Center on Hwy. 35 North.Squirrel hunt will run from daylight to 11 a.m. and coon hunt will run from dark to midnight.Each team consists of one hunting dog.

Myla Rawls Makes SNHU Dean’s List

MANCHESTER, NH - Myla Rawls of New Edinburg has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2025 Dean's List, the university has announced. The fall terms run from September to December.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.

Ham Radio Club Announces Local Events for January

The Cleveland County Hamsters will be getting together for an informal lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan 8, at Triple Cross BBQ and More in Rison.The lunch is open to anyone interested in learning more about amateur radio.

School Lunches for Jan. 12-16

Rison ElementaryMonday - Chicken nuggets, beef gravy. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Garlic mashed potatoes, savory green beans. Fresh whole fruit Tuesday - Beef nachos, salsa. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries. Sides: Seasoned refried beans, spring salad. Fresh whole fruit.

County Democrats To Meet Saturday

The Democrat Party of Cleveland County Committee will meet at noon Saturday, Jan. 10, in the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street in Rison. Anyone interested in supporting the Democrats is encouraged to attend.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Jan. 10 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 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

Rison's Stuckey Named Class 3A All-State Cheer

RISON - Mallory Stuckey, a senior at Rison High School and RHS Cheer Captain, has been named an Arkansas 3A All-State Cheerleader. She is a two-time NCA All-American Cheerleader and has cheered for the wildcats for six years.

Conservation District Offers Scholarship For Local Students

RISON - The Cleveland County Conservation District is offering a $1,000 scholarship for a local high school student. In addition to the district scholarship, the winner will also be eligible to compete at both the regional and state level.