News Briefs

Summer Program Begins Thursday at County Library

RISON - The Roy and Christine Sturgis Library will kick off the summer reading program Thursday, June 12 at 10 a.m.The library invites children to attend a fun-filled morning with Jason D'Vaude, a one-man circus entertainer.A full schedule can be picked up at the library of all summer events.

Rodgers, Austin Reunion June 21

RISON - The Rodgers/Austin Family Reunion will be held Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. until ? at Pleasant Ridge Church.A potluck lunch will begin at 12 noon.Contact Derrell Rodgers at (870) 615-1148 for more info.

UCA Announces May Graduates

CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas held spring commencement on Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2, 2025, in the Farris Center on campus.

UALR Announces Spring Dean's List

LITTLE ROCK - The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces students who have made the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester, recognizing nearly 1,500 students whose academic performances have been superior at the end of each semester.

Green House Now Taking Donations For Fireworks Show

RISON - The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills nursing home at Rison is currently taking donations to help put on an Independence Day community fireworks show on July 4.Crystal Freeman with the Green House cottages said donations of size will be accepted.

McCoy Cemetery Meeting June 26

NEW EDINBURG - The annual meeting of the McCoy Cemetery Association will be held June 26 at 6 p.m. at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in New Edinburg. All interested individuals are invited to attend.

Summer Program Begins June 12 at County Library

RISON - The Roy and Christine Sturgis Library will kick off the summer reading program Thursday, June 12 at 10 a.m.The library invites children to attend a fun-filled morning with Jason D’Vaude, a one-man circus entertainer.A full schedule can be picked up at the library of all summer events.