4-H🍀 Garden Revived at Woodlawn School 🌱

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn 6th Grade 4-H In-School Garden Revival was a success. “Thank you Master Gardeners and County Cultivators for sending us supplies to help,” said Cleveland County Extension Agent Austin Compton.

Dixon Recognized for Service

Woodlawn Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock (left) presented outgoing Woodlawn School Board President Shane Dixon with a plaque recognizing his 10 years of service on the school. Monday night’s school board meeting was his last as he decided not to seek re-election.

New Edinburg All School Reunion April 18

NEW EDINBURG - Re-New-ing Edinburg will once again sponsor the New Edinburg All School Reunion April 18. This reunion has been held continuously since the mid 80’s and will once again be held at the New Edinburg Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Estate Planning Workshop Set For April 16 at Rison

RISON - The Cleveland County Extension Homemakers Council will be hosting an educational  workshop on Estate Planning featuring attorney Elaine Kneebone on Thursday, April 16, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 17 Fairgrounds Drive in Rison. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

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.