Rison Methodist Food Pantry July 26

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 26.The church, located at 800 Main Street, holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.

Bethel #1 To Host Southern Jubilee Music Convention

RISON - Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church at Rison will be hosting a Southern Jubilee Music Convention starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. The event is hosted by Gus and Judy Biggers of We Will Testify. Bethel #1 Pastor Mike Goodwin will serve as emcee.

Rev. Newsom Will Lead First Baptist Revival Services

RISON - Rev. Dr. Kurbe L. Newsom of St. James AME Church of Rison and Warren will be leading revival services at First Baptist Church of Rison from Wednesday, Aug. 6, through Friday, Aug. 8. Services begin at 7 p.m. each night. Rev. Terry W. Reams, Sr. And the congregation invite everyone to attend.

New Life at Rison Honoring Pastor, First Lady on Aug. 3

RISON - New Life Missionary Baptist Church, 101 Niven Road in Rison, will be hosting a 30th Pastor and Wife Appreciation Service honoring Pastor Bobby J. Young and First Lady Marilyn Young at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. Minister Efrem Mason will be the guest speaker for the event.

Woodlawn Baseball To Hold Chicken Dinner on Aug. 1

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn High School baseball program is holding a chicken dinner fundraiser prepared by Tyson on Aug. 1 to help support an extension to the hitting facility, Coach Tommy Richardson has announced.

Rison Schools Set Open House Aug. 7, Class Schedule Pickup July 23-24

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.

Revised Daily Hours for Solid Waste Transfer Station

RISON - Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings has announced updated hours at the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station on Hwy. 79 at Rison.The Transfer Station is open:Mondays 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Tuesdays 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Wednesdays 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Thursdays 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Food Pantry July 19 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, July 19 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

Mt Zion/Bowman Cemetery Seeking Upkeep Donations

The Mt. Zion/Bowman Township Cemetery Association will have its annual meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Mt. Zion Church.In addition, the cemetery is seeking donations for general maintenance and upkeep of the grounds. Donations can be sent to Mt.

Kingsland Council To Meet Thursday

KINGSLAND - The Kingsland City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Kingsland City Hall, Mayor Karen Wiscaver has announced.The Kingsland City Council usually meets the fourth Thursday of the month.