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.

Woodlawn High School Sets Registration Dates

WOODLAWN - Woodlawn High School Principal T.J. Hill has announced the following registration times for new students or returning students in grades 8 through 12. The schedule is as follows:Monday, July 29 - New student registration 8 a.m. to noon;1 to 4 p.m.

Revival Aug. 7-9 At First Baptist

RISON - First Baptist Church, 301 Mockinbird in Rison, will hold revival Aug. 7-9 at 7 p.m. nightly, Rev. Terry Reams, Sr., has announced.Rev Raeshawn Howard, Sr., of New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff will be guest speaker Aug. 7 and 8.

Vacation Bible Schools This Week

VBS July 21-25 at Rison BaptistRISON - Rison Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School Sunday, July 21 through Thursday, July 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. each day.Classes for 'Breaker Rock Beach' will be for ages 2 through high school seniors. Dinner will be served.

Veterans Dinner Set For Oct. 26

RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Association will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner Saturday, Oct. 26, organizers John Blanchard, Roger McClellan and Randy Morgan have announced.The dinner will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.

Temporary Hours at Transfer Station

RISON - Due to staffing issues, the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station on Hwy. 79 at Rison has announced it will be operating under reduced hours due to staffing.The current hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Local Students Graduate UCA

CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas held spring commencement on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, 2024, in the Farris Center on campus.