Vinson Named UCA Presidential Scholar

CONWAY - Isabelle Vinson of Rison, AR, was named a Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas for fall 2024.Vinson was among more than 1,200 students named as a Presidential Scholar.

School Lunches for Feb. 10-14

Rison Elementary and Rison High SchoolMenus unavailable.Woodlawn ElementaryMonday - Walking taco, pinto beans, baby carrots, fresh fruit variety.Tuesday - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, fresh fruit variety, roll.Wednesday - Four cheese tortellini, green beans, side...

Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: January 2025

Rison Methodist Food Pantry Feb. 22

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

Food Giveaway Feb. 15 at Thornton

THORNTON - Cayce's Charities will host a Free Food Giveaway Saturday, Feb. 15 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 71766Lots of food, everyone welcome. Sponsored by Daniel, Candice and Joannie Cayce.

Gospel Meeting March 7-9 at Church of Christ

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Rowell Cemetery Provides Annual Report

ROWELL - The Rowell Cemetery on Hwy 63 is accepting donations for 2025.  Anyone with loved ones in the Rowell Cemetery are encouraged to send a donation to help with the expenses of upkeep for the cemetery.  Donations are very helpful and appreciated.

Food Pantry Feb. 15 at Macedonia MBC

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

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Feb. 8 at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

Charles Cantwell Turns 100

RISON - Charles Cantwell of Rison had his 100th birthday on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. ---I want to thank my loving wife, Brenda Rogers Cantwell, for 33 happy years.