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 - 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.

Cleveland County EHC Quilt Block To Be Featured on State Quilt

RISON - The Stitchin Sisters Extension Homemakers Project Club designed this block that will be included in an Arkansas Extension Homemakers Clubs State Quilt.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed June 14 at Kingsland At Earlier Time

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14.Note the earlier times during the summer months due to heat.

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.

Leopard Reunion June 14 at ‘Y’

RISON - The Leopard Family Reunion will be held Saturday, June 14 at the Y Community Center. A potluck lunch will begin at 12 noon.

Herrington Family Holds Reunion

The family of the late Hoody and Ola Mae Herrington met for their annual reunion at the home of Mae and Ruth Reed in the Calmer community.

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.