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Gospel Meeting March 7-9 at Church of Christ

Gospel Meeting March 7-9 at Church of Christ

Gospel Meeting March 7-9 at Church of Christ

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
RISON - Bro. Keden Shrum has announced Rison Church of Christ will host its Spring 2025 Gospel Meeting March 7-9 with guest Wayne Jones, director of Bear Valley Bible Institute.Times are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 9:30 a.m., 10:25 a.m. and 1 p.m. A fellowship meal is provided.
Photo Courtesy U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Photo Courtesy U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Bird Flu Confirmed in Two Local Farms

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
RISON - Two commercial poultry farms in Cleveland County had chickens test positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) last week resulting in the flocks at both farms being euthanized, said Dr.
WISCAVER IS SWORN - New Kingsland Mayor Karen Wiscaver (left) is sworn into office by Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings (right) after she was selected by the Kingsland City Council to replace former Mayor Sharon Crosby, who resigned on Dec. 31. Wiscaver will complete Crosby’s term, which expires Dec. 31, 2026.

WISCAVER IS SWORN - New Kingsland Mayor Karen Wiscaver (left) is sworn into office by Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings (right) after she was selected by the Kingsland City Council to replace former Mayor Sharon Crosby, who resigned on Dec. 31. Wiscaver will complete Crosby’s term, which expires Dec. 31, 2026.

Wiscaver Selected To Replace Crosby as Mayor of Kingsland

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
KINGSLAND - Former Kingsland City Council member Karen Wiscaver was selected by her peers last Thursday to replace Sharon Crosby as the new mayor of Kingsland. Crosby officially resigned the position on Dec. 31.

Rowell Cemetery Provides Annual Report

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
ROWELL - The Rowell Cemetery on Hwy 63 is accepting donations for 2025.  Anyone with loved ones in the Rowell Cemetery are encouraged to send a donation to help with the expenses of upkeep for the cemetery.  Donations are very helpful and appreciated.

Food Pantry Feb. 15 at Macedonia MBC

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Feb. 15 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Feb. 8 at Kingsland

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.
Rep. Mike Holcomb

Rep. Mike Holcomb

Rep. Holcomb Named Transportation Chair

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
LITTLE ROCK  – Arkansas House Speaker Brian S. Evans has announced the appointment of Rep. Mike Holcomb (District 93) as chair of the House Public Transportation Committee. This marks Rep.
Charles Cantwell Turns 100

Charles Cantwell Turns 100

Charles Cantwell Turns 100

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
RISON - Charles Cantwell of Rison had his 100th birthday on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. ---I want to thank my loving wife, Brenda Rogers Cantwell, for 33 happy years.
FBT Kickstarts Pioneer Village Project

FBT Kickstarts Pioneer Village Project

FBT Kickstarts Pioneer Village Project

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
RISON - FBT Bank Vice President Penny Pitchford is pictured with Pioneer Village President Marty Bowlin, making a $5,000 contribution to the historic Rison property. According to Bowlin, the funds will kickstart a restoration project for the Village’s jail structure.