New Edinburg Class of 1957 Gathers

Arkansas National Guard Plans Flyover Above Rison This Tuesday

RISON - Festivities commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary will kick off this week as the Arkansas National Guard will conduct a flyover of military aircraft this Tuesday, June 30, in the skies over Rison.

Woodlawn Approves Teacher Merit Pay

RISON - The Woodlawn School Board approved a motion during a special meeting Monday night appropriating $14,500 from district funds for merit pay to teachers who earned bonuses under the LEARNS Act.Superintendent Dr.

Local Schools Feeling Impact From County’s Population Loss

RISON - Eighty years ago, the combined enrollment for the school districts in Cleveland County was nearly 3,700 students.

Kingsland Council Appoints Johnson Mayor

KINGSLAND - Mayor-elect Samantha Johnson got an early start on her new position when the Kingsland City Council appointed her to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Karen Wiscaver, who decided to resign the office.

Kingsland Approves $5,000 Sponsorship To Music Festival

KINGSLAND - The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved a motion by council member Linda Burns to provide $5,000 sponsorship to the Get Rhythm Music Festival to be held this September in Kingsland.

American Legion Post 83 Plans 4th of July Celebration

RISON - The American Legion Post 83 will host a Fourth of July Community Celebration Saturday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building in Rison.The celebration of food, fellowship and fun will include military displays, hot dogs, hamburgers and more.

WHS ‘64-65 Class Reunion Saturday

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn High School Classes of 1964-1965 will hold a reunion Saturday, June 27 at 4 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Global Methodist Church.It is a potluck dinner, and the meat is furnished.

Center MBC Food Pantry Saturday

CALMER - Center Missionary Baptist Church will hold open its Food Pantry this Saturday, June 27 from 9 to 10 a.m. 

Rison Methodist Food Pantry June 27

Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 27.The church, located at 800 Main Street, typically holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.