News Briefs

Food Pantry Jan. 18 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Jan. 18 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

Food Giveaway Saturday at Thornton

THORNTON - Cayce's Charities will host a Free Food Giveaway Saturday, Jan. 11 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Cayce's Food Bank by Cayce House.Cayce's is located at 403 south second Thornton, AR 71766 Lots of food, everyone welcome.

School Lunches for Jan. 13-17

Rison ElementaryMonday - lasagna rollup with meat sauce, breadstick, Hot ham and cheese, tots, fruit.Tuesday - Chicken and Cheese Crispito, Black Beans, burger, tater tots, Fruit.Wednesday - Latin American pork roast, rolls, broccoli, Tomato Soup, Grilled cheese, Fruit.

Cravens, Gavin Graduate from UCA

CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas conferred undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates through the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Science and Engineering; and...

Republican Committee Meeting Jan. 14

RISON - The Cleveland County Republican Committee will hold its monthly meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Veterans Building, beginning at 6:30 p.m.The meeting agenda includes membership drive as well as election of leadership.Refreshments will be served.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry Jan. 25

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 25.The church holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.

Mobile Mammogram Van in Rison Next Wednesday

RISON - The UAMS Mobile MammoVan will provide on-site screening mammograms in Rison, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 beginning at 8 a.m.The MammoVan will be stationed in the parking lot of Rison Pharmacy's old location, 300 Pine Street.

USDA Commodities Distribution Is Canceled for Saturday

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry in Kingsland has announced that it is canceling its regular USDA commodities distribution scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11, due to the expected winter weather.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

Cattleman's Association Meeting Jan. 23

RISON - The Cleveland County Cattleman's Association will meet Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. at the Fairground Meeting Room.Speakers will be Arkansas Cattleman's State and District representatives with program updates.