News Briefs

Dates Set for 2025 County Fair

RISON - The Cleveland County Fair Board has announced dates for the annual County Fair. This year's events will take place Sept. 16-20 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.More details, including entry periods and the fair tabloid will be announced soon.

New Edinburg Class Gathering June 28 at Bridge Creek

NEW EDINBURG - "It's that special time once again! As always excitement is in the air and thankful hearts are many," said Norma McCoy to announce the New Edinburg Class of 1957 Gathering.Saturday, June 28 beginning at 10 a.m. is the time and John L.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry June 28

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 28.The church, located at 800 Main Street, holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.

Food, Big Bins Giveaway June 14 at Thornton

THORNTON - Cayce's Charities will host a Free Food and Big Bins Giveaway Saturday, June 14 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Cayce's Food Bank by Cayce House.Cayce's is located at 403 South Second, Thornton, AR 71766 Lots of food, everyone welcome. Sponsored by Daniel, Candice and Joannie Cayce.

Food Pantry June 21 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, June 21 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.
Re-New-ing Edinburg Donates to Fire Department

Re-New-ing Edinburg Donates to Fire Department

Re-New-ing Edinburg Donates to Fire Department

NEW EDINBURG - Re-New-ing Edinburg expressed its appreciation to the New Edinburg Volunteer Fire Department by donating $1,500 to the fire department on Monday, June 2 at the department’s regular fire drill.
Rison Church of Christ Honors Local First Responders

Rison Church of Christ Honors Local First Responders

Rison Church of Christ Honors Local First Responders

RISON - Keden Shrum, preacher for the Rison Church of Christ, presents Arkansas State Trooper James Ryan Reed with meal tickets to be used at any restaurant in Rison as part of the church’s First Responders Appreciation Month.

Puckett Reunion To Be Held June 21

The descendants of James Samuel and Nora Cash Puckett will gather for their annual reunion on Saturday, June 21st, at the Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church fellowship hall, 2230 Hwy. 35 North near Rison.Doors will open at 10 a.m., and a potluck lunch will be served at noon.