Locals Earn Degrees from ASU

JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Spring Commencement at First National Bank Arena. The list includes graduates from 46 states and territories and 22 other countries.

Mt. Olivet To Host Food Bank Aug. 10

CALMER - Mount Olivet Methodist Church at Calmer will have its Food Bank from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, the church has announced. Mount Olivet is located at the Hwy. 63/Hwy. 114 junction at Calmer. The food bank is held the second Saturday of each month.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Aug. 10 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, Aug. 10, one hour earlier than typical due to heat.

New Life MBC Pastor Anniversary Celebration Sunday

RISON - New Life Missionary Baptist Church will host a 29th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration honoring Pastor Bobby Young and First Lady Marilyn Young.The celebration, with guest speaker Elder Shelvie Henry, will be held this Sunday, Aug. 4 at 11:15 a.m. at 101 Niven Rd.

Sheriff’s Office Will Start Giving Tickets To Four-Wheelers

RISON - The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department has announced it will be cracking down on four-wheelers using city streets in Rison.Chief Deputy Gary Young said the sheriff’s office has received numerous complaints concerning four wheelers being ridden on city streets.

Historical Society Seeks Donations For Johnny Cash Display

RISON - The Cleveland County Historical Society (CCHS) is currently in the process of bringing the suit that Johnny Cash wore during his 1976 Bicentennial concert at the Rison High School football field back to the Cleveland County Courthouse for permanent display.

Fair, Rodeo Holding Annual Gun Raffle

RISON - The Cleveland County Fair and Rodeo is holding its annual gun raffle with three prizes to win including a Winchester Super X D.U. 12 gauge pump, Phoenix Arms. 22 semi-auto handgun, Ruger 1022 semi-auto rifle.

Food Preservation Workshop August 6

RISON - The Cleveland County Extension Service will host a food preservation workshop August 6, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the local Cleveland County Fairgrounds meeting room 309 Mockingbird Ln, Rison, AR 71665. With only 10 spots available, the hands-on workshop will cost each participant $10.

Back To School Splash Aug. 10 in New Edinburg

NEW EDINBURG - Re-Newing Edinburg will hold its annual Back to School Splash Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Edinburg Community Center for children 12 and under which is sponsored by FBT Bank.

Game Night Friday in New Edinburg

NEW EDINBURG - Re-Newing Edinburg will hold a game night Friday, July 26 at 6 p.m. at the New Edinburg Community Center. Adults are invited to attend and bring their favorite game plus 'finger foods' and enjoy the fellowship.