Rison Booster Club Meeting Tuesday

RISON - The Rison Booster Club will hold a meeting Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary Auditorium.  The meeting is for all sports and all those interested in the Booster Club.

Open House Tuesday at Rison Schools

RISON - Rison Elementary and High School will hold Open House Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 4-6 p.m., Superintendent Davy King has announced.

Mainline Celebrates National Health Center Week in Rison

Monticello  – MHSI is proud to announce that they will celebrate National Health Center Week (NHCW) 2024, taking place August 4-10. The annual event highlights the essential role Community Health Centers play in improving public health and advancing health equity.

Next Food Truck Friday Set for Aug. 16

RISON - After another successful month in July, Rison Shine and Pioneer Village have announced the next participating trucks for the August 16 Food Truck Friday at the Village.

Prosperity, Union Churches Unite to Support Students

As part of their summer missions, Prosperity and Union United Methodist Churches provided fresh fruit to support the health of Head Start students. Pictured are Pastor Mary Stewart, Head Start Director Patricia Bell and Angela Gavin.

Haunted House Interest Meeting Set For Aug. 8

RISON - The Pioneer Village and Rison Shine are looking to bring back the Haunted Village this fall. An interest meeting has been set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 at the Veterans Building in Rison.

Cottages To Host Back To School Event Aug. 6

RISON - Green House Cottages of Southern Hills will host a Back To School Bash for kids in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade, Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. during Rison Elementary’s Open House.The Cottages will give away hot dogs and drinks, and have drawings for prizes. 

Locals Earn Degrees from ASU

JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Spring Commencement at First National Bank Arena. The list includes graduates from 46 states and territories and 22 other countries.

Mt. Olivet To Host Food Bank Aug. 10

CALMER - Mount Olivet Methodist Church at Calmer will have its Food Bank from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, the church has announced. Mount Olivet is located at the Hwy. 63/Hwy. 114 junction at Calmer. The food bank is held the second Saturday of each month.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Aug. 10 at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, one hour earlier than typical due to heat.