2024 Promised Land Youth Hunt

RISON - The Promised Land Hunting Club held its 20th annual youth hunt Saturday, November 2, 2024. Raylon Thompson received trophies for harvesting the largest doe and a hog. A devotional was presented by Raylon Thompson followed by a meal served to the hunters and guests.

School Lunches for Nov. 18-22

Rison ElementaryMonday - lasagna rollup, breadstick, Cheesy breadstick, tots, marinara, fruit.Tuesday - Chicken and Cheese Crispito, Black Beans, burger, tater tots, Fruit.Wednesday - Cheesy chicken casserole, cauliflower, roll, Tomato Soup, Grilled cheese, Fruit.

Rye EHC Donates Crocheted Washcloths

RYE - Glenda, a Rye Extension Homemakers member, is pictured with crochet washcloths that have been made and are being donated to go into Christmas boxes that Center Missionary Baptist Church is putting together to be mailed. The ladies meet at Prosperity Church on Tuesday afternoons to crochet.

Justin Dakota Wright Scholarship Gun Raffle Winner Announced

WOODLAWN - Cora Baker drew the winning ticket for the 4th annual Justin Dakota Wright Scholarship fundraiser raffle.Congratulations to Woodlawn's very own Howard Ray Guffy!

Blacksmith Club Meeting Saturday

RISON - The 4-H Blacksmith Club is open to youth (age 9-19) interested in learning to make metal items by hand.The next meeting will be Saturday, Nov. 16 from 3-5 p.m. at the Pioneer Village in Rison.

Food Pantry Nov. 16 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month. 

Thanksgiving Concert Saturday at Summit Baptist

PINE BLUFF - The Summit Soundz Celebration Band will present a Thanksgiving Concert on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in the worship center of Summit Baptist Church, 901 Ridgway Road in Pine Bluff.

Food Truck Friday Nov. 15 at Village

RISON - November's Food Truck Friday event will be held Friday, Nov. 15 at the Pioneer Village from 4 to 7 p.m.Participating food trucks are: Brothers Food Trailer with deep fried lasagna, ravioli, Italian sandwiches and pastas!

Tony and Martha Atkins Celebrate 50th Anniversary

NEW EDINBURG - Tony and Martha (Franklin) Atkins are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on November 23.All family and friends are invited to honor this special milestone at a reception on November 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the New Edinburg Community Center.

School Lunches for Nov. 11-15

Rison ElementaryMonday - out.Tuesday - Chicken and Cheese Crispito, Refried Beans, Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit.Wednesday - Taco Soup, Tortilla Chips, Chicken Tenders, Tater Tots, Fruit.Thursday - Chicken Nuggets, Mozzarella Sticks, Mini Corn Dogs, Tater Tots, Fruit.