Rural Water Offers Petitions for Board

RISON - Any member of the Cleveland County Rural Public Water Authority who wishes to run for the board may come by the water office at 205 Pine Street during regular office hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. to obtain a petition.

Local Students Earn Degrees from UA-Monticello

MONTICELLO — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) presented 392 awards to 368 fall 2025 graduates, according to information released by the UAM Registrar’s Office.

Extension Service Offering Bangs Vaccinations April 6

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.  Please provide the number of heifers to be vaccinated as well as directions to your farm.

New Edinburg Community Center Hosts Annual BBQ Fundraiser Saturday

NEW EDINBURG - The New Edinburg Community Center will have its annual Spring Barbeque fundraiser starting at 5 p.m Saturday, March 14, at the community center.Plates are $15 and include pork, coleslaw, baked beans, roll, dessert and drink.

Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride, Car Show Set for June 6

RISON - The fourth annual Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride is set for Saturday, June 6 at the Pioneer Village at Rison.The ride includes various routes at 21, 29, 44 and 65 mile lengths, plus a revamped 30-mile gravel route.The ride begins at 7 a.m.

School Lunches for March 9-13

Rison Elementary and High SchoolMenus unavailable at the time of publication.Woodlawn ElementaryMonday - BBQ pulled pork sandwich, baby carrots, baked beans, fresh fruit variety.Tuesday - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, fresh fruit variety, roll.

Toys for Tots Literacy Program Begins Spring Book Drive

The United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Literacy Program covering Cleveland, Dallas, Jefferson, and Lincoln Counties will be holding a book drive in March and April. “While we are seeking reading books, picture books, cookbooks, activity books, etc.

Kingsland Class of 1961 Reunites

KINGSLAND - Seven of the 11 living members of the Kingsland High School Class of 1961 attended the Kingsland All-School Reunion held this past Saturday at the Kingsland School auditorium.

Thompson Speaks at Master Gardeners Meeting

RISON - Ashley Thompson owner of Sweet T Farms was a guest speaker at the County Cultivators Master Gardener meeting. She shared raising loofas and harvesting the seeds. She also demonstrated how to make a seed pot starter out of newspaper.

Woodlawn 4-H 🍀 Students Learn Composting

WOODLAWN - 6th Grade students at Woodlawn Elementary learned about composting with a 4-H lesson from Cleveland County Extension Agents Austin Compton and David West. “Thank you to our County Cultivators for helping us revive the Woodlawn Garden,” said Compton.