Life Support Class Saturday in Fordyce

FORDYCE - A Basic Life Support Class will be held Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Fordyce, by Katie Gerard, RN and American Heart Association Certified CPR Instructor.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry March 22

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 22.The church holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.

Food Pantry March 15 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, March 15 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month. 

Cleveland County School Board Meeting Is Monday

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board has moved its March meeting to Monday, March 17, Superintendent Davy King as announced. The school board meeting was originally scheduled for Monday, March 10.

Rison Holds Public Meeting Thursday

RISON - The City of Rison will hold a public meeting on installing speed bumps along Oak Street as well as hearing considerations for other streets during a public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Rison City Hall, Mayor Charles Roberts has announced.

Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday

Readers are reminded to “spring forward” this Saturday night at bedtime since Daylight Saving Time will officially begin at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 9. Set your clocks one hour ahead. Daylight Saving Time will  last for 240 days, expiring on Nov. 2.

Purple Martin Seen Feb. 25 at Staves

RISON - Ronald Thompson of the Staves community was the first Cleveland County resident to report the sighting of purple martin to the Herald. He said encountered the bird on Tuesday, Feb. 25, outside his home.

2024 Tax Books Open for Payment

RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patty Wilson has announced that the 2024 tax books are now open for those wanting to pay their 2024 real and personal property taxes. Payments can be made from 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m.

Cattleman’s Association Meeting March 27

RISON - The Cleveland County Cattleman’s Association will meet Thursday, March 27 at 6 p.m.  at the Fairgrounds Meeting Room. David West will demonstrate sprayer calibration.   A meal will be provided by 4M Equipment.

City of Rison Sets Public Meeting For Speed Bumps

RISON - The City of Rison will hold a public meeting on installing speed bumps along Oak Street as well as hearing considerations for other streets during a public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Rison City Hall, Mayor Charles Roberts has announced.