Food Pantry Oct. 19 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month. 

Wesleyanna Ladies Selling Cutlery

RISON - The Wesleyanna Ladies of Rison United Methodsit Church are selling Rada Cutlery as a fundraiser.Items can be ordered online by going to www.radafundraising.com and typing Rison, AR 71665 into the search box that pops up. Then select Rison UMC Wesleyannas to shop.

Lee Named to SNHU President’s List

MANCHESTER, NH - Kaitlyn Lee of Rison has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Summer 2024 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.

Wright Initiated Into Sigma Kappa

CONWAY - Aubree Wright, of Rison, was initiated into Sigma Kappa at the University of Central Arkansas.More than 370 students were initiated into Panhellenic or Interfraternity Council organizations during the fall 2024 semester.

Herald Will Close Early on Oct. 11

RISON - The Cleveland County Herald office will be closing at noon next Friday, Oct. 11, to help make preparations for Rison in the Fall, Publisher Britt Talent has announced.

WSD Sets Report To Public for Oct. 15

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School District will hold its annual Report to the Public at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the school cafeteria, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock has announced.The Woodlawn School Board will meeting immediately afterwards.

2023 Personal, Real Property Taxes Are Due By Oct. 15

RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patty Wilson reminds county residents that the deadline to pay 2023 personal and real property taxes is Tuesday, Oct. 15. Failure to pay before the deadline can result in a 10 percent penalty added to your personal property and real estate taxes.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Oct. 12 at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, one hour earlier than typical due to heat.

Wesley Chapel Reunion Sunday

RISON - Wesley Chapel Cemetery Association Reunion will be held Oct. 6 at Wesley Chapel Church. The meal starts at 12:30 p.m.Please bring tables and chairs for eating. Annual business meeting will follow the meal. Discussions will include saving the church building.

County Health Unit To Hold Flu Shot Clinic This Thursday

RISON - The Cleveland County Health Unit will a drive-thru flu shot clinic (weather permitting) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the clinic located at 409 East Magnolia Street in Rison.There is no out-of-pocket expense to you, but bring insurance information if you have it.Visit healthyar.