News Briefs

County Democrats To Meet Saturday

RISON - The Democratic Party of Cleveland County will have a meeting at noon Saturday, July 11, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street in Rison. All Committee members are required to be present.

Mayor Roberts To Address County Republicans Tuesday

RISON - Rison Mayor Charles Roberts will be the guest speaker for the Republican Party of Cleveland County’s monthly meeting at noon Tuesday, July 14, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street in Rison.The Republican Party meets at noon the second Tuesday of each month in the...

Busy Bee EH Club To Host Game/Fun Day This Thursday

KINGSLAND - Arkansas Extension Homemakers Busy Bee Crafters of Kingsland will have their monthly bingo/game fun day on from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at Kingsland City Hall.  All are invited to attend. Snacks are available. Prizes for games if you win.No charge to play!

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed July 11 at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11, one hour earlier due to summer heat.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

New Cemetery Meeting, Fish Fry Set For Saturday

RISON - The New Cemetery at Rison will be meeting at 11 a.m. this Saturday, July 11, at First Baptist Church near the fairgrounds. Following the meeting, there will be a fish fry fundraiser at the church to help raise money for the upkeep of the cemetery.
Pioneer Village Holding Drawing for Yeti Cooler

Pioneer Village Holding Drawing for Yeti Cooler

Pioneer Village Holding Drawing for Yeti Cooler

RISON - The Pioneer Village is holding a drawing for a Yeti Cooler stuffed with goodies including gift certificates, candles, clothing and more!Tickets are $3 each or five for $10 and can be purchased at My Berry Patch in Rison, the Cleveland County Herald office, or at the Village during...
Deer Blind on display at Rison City Hall

Deer Blind on display at Rison City Hall

Rison Fire Department Holding Drawing for Deer Blind

RISON - The Rison Fire Department is hosting a drawing for a deer blind built by father-son duo Bill and Greg Walters as a fundraiser for the Fire Department. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 26 and are $5 each or five for $20.

American Legion Post 83 Plans 4th of July Celebration

RISON - The American Legion Post 83 will host a Fourth of July Community Celebration Saturday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building in Rison.The celebration of food, fellowship and fun will include military displays, hot dogs, hamburgers and more.Donations are...

WHS ‘64-65 Class Reunion Saturday

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn High School Classes of 1964-1965 will hold a reunion Saturday, June 27 at 4 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Global Methodist Church.It is a potluck dinner, and the meat is furnished.