Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare Mental Health Advocacy Awards Dinner April 12

PINE BLUFF – Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare System (SABHS) is pleased to announce the first Mental Health Advocacy Awards Dinner, to be held at the Pine Bluff Country Club on April 12 at 6 p.m.

Jury Renders Guilty Verdict in Firearm Possession Case

RISON - Gregory Patrick, 60, of the Rowell community, was sentenced to seven years in prison after a Cleveland County jury found him guilty of possession of a firearm by certain person in Cleveland County Circuit Court last Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the courthouse in Rison.

2024 Tax Books Open for Payment

RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patty Wilson has announced that the 2024 tax books are now open for those wanting to pay their 2024 real and personal property taxes. Payments can be made from 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m.

Cattleman’s Association Meeting March 27

RISON - The Cleveland County Cattleman’s Association will meet Thursday, March 27 at 6 p.m.  at the Fairgrounds Meeting Room. David West will demonstrate sprayer calibration.   A meal will be provided by 4M Equipment.

City of Rison Sets Public Meeting For Speed Bumps

RISON - The City of Rison will hold a public meeting on installing speed bumps along Oak Street as well as hearing considerations for other streets during a public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Rison City Hall, Mayor Charles Roberts has announced.

New Edinburg Will Host Spring BBQ Saturday Evening

NEW EDINBURG - The New Edinburg Community Center will be hosting its annual Spring Barbeque Fundraiser starting at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the community center.Plates are $15 and include a barbeque pork sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw, dessert and drink.

School Lunches for March 10-14, 2025

Rison Elementary and Rison High SchoolMenus unavailable at the time of publication.Woodlawn ElementaryMonday - Turkey sub sandwich, baby carrots, fresh fruit variety, sun chips, milk.Tuesday - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, fresh fruit variety, roll, milk.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Saturday at Kingsland

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, March 8.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

Martial Arts Classes Thursdays at Rison Church of Christ

RISON - Grandmaster Han's Martial Arts classes will be hosted Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rison Church of Christ.For more info or to sign up, call or text Master Jeremy Fox at (501) 472-4859.

Cleveland County School Board Moving Monthly Meeting to March 17

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board has moved its March meeting to Monday, March 17, Superintendent Davy King as announced. The school board meeting was originally scheduled for Monday, March 10. The Cleveland County School Board usually meets the second Monday of the each month.