Local Artist Featured by Arkansas Heritage Council

Belinda Lawson, a local artist from Pine Bluff and former art teacher for Rison High School, has been profiled by the Arkansas Heritage Arts Council for the Juried Artist Directory. Lawson’s profile can be viewed online at ArkansasHeritage.com

School Lunches for March 31-April 4

Rison Elementary Monday - Southwest lasagna, green beans, herb breadstick, breaded beef fingers, French fries, fresh Fuji apple, tossed salad.Tuesday - Chicken and cheese crispito, seasoned black beans, crinkle cut fries, fresh whole fruit, tossed salad.

Bangs Vaccinations Scheduled April 14

RISON - Any person that has heifer cattle ages 4 to 12 months and would like to have them Bangs vaccinated, please call the Cleveland County Extension Office at 870-325-6321 by April 1. Please provide the number of heifers to be vaccinated as well as directions to your farm.

Egg Hunt Saturday at Thornton

THORNTON - Cayce's Charities will have a Giant Easter Hunt in Thornton on the empty lot across the street from the Thornton post office this Saturday, March 29 at 10:30 a.m. Don't be late or you will miss the egg hunt. The address is 917 South 1st street Thornton, AR 71766. Everyone is welcome.

Bobby Terry Memorial Golf Tourn. To Benefit Rison Baseball

PINE BLUFF - The Bobby Lee Terry Memorial Golf Tournament, benefiting the Rison High School Baseball Team, will be held Saturday, May 3.The 4-Man Scramble kicks off at 1:30 p.m. at Jaycee Golf Course, 629 Jaycee Drive in Pine Bluff. A lunch is provided at 12 noon.The cost is $200 per team.

Holly Springs To Host Concert from Joseph Habedank

STAR CITY - Holly Springs Missionary Baptist Church will host a free concert Sunday, May 4 at 6 p.m. from Christian singer Joseph Habedank as part of his 2025 Autobiography spring tour.The church is located at 13369 AR-54 East. A love offering will be received.

Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church Revival Sunday

KINGSLAND - Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church will have a revival March 30-April 2; Sunday 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday 7 p.m.; Jim Moss, Evangelist, Rick Bolin, Pastor.

Macedonia MBC Cemetery Clean-up, Meeting is April 12

The annual cemetery workday for Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church on Hwy. 35 soutyh of Rison is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 12. Lunch will be provided and the annual meeting will be held after lunch.

Pioneer Village Meeting Thursday, Needing Volunteers For Construction

RISON - The Pioneer Village will meet Thursday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Veteran's Building.According to President Marty Bowlin, the Village's membership drive is still ongoing. 'We would love to have more contributors,' she said.

Historical Society Meeting Thursday

RISON - The Cleveland County Historical Society will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 20 at the Cleveland County Library.This will be a planning session. Anyone who is interested in the history of Cleveland County or in researching their own family history is invited to attend and become a member.