Kingsland To Form Planning Commission

KINGSLAND - The City of Kingsland could soon see the formation of a new Planning and Zoning Commission after five people volunteered to serve on such a committee during the Kingsland City Council meeting last Thursday.

Johnny Cash Statue Unveiled During Event at U.S. Capitol

RISON - Cleveland County native Johnny Cash become the first musician to ever be honored in National Statuary Hall with the unveiling of his statue in the U.S. Capitol complex in Washington D.C. on Tuesday.

CCSD Delivers Report to Public

RISON - Building administrators as well as Superintendent Davy King and Cleveland County Head Start Director Laura Stanfield all provided overviews of the 2023-24 school year during the Cleveland County School District’s annual Report to the Public held last Monday, Sept.

Rodeo This Weekend at Fairgrounds Arena

RISON - The Cleveland County Fair Association will host a rodeo this Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Fairgrounds Arena.The rodeo will begin at 8 p.m. nightly, with books opening at 6:30 p.m.Average buckles will be awarded, as well as $4,500 in added prize money.

Wesley Chapel Reunion Oct. 6

RISON - Wesley Chapel Cemetery Association Reunion will be held Oct. 6 at Wesley Chapel Church. The meal starts at 12:30 p.m.Please bring tables and chairs for eating. Annual business meeting will follow the meal. Discussions will include saving the church building.

Center MBC Food Pantry Saturday

CALMER - Center Missionary Baptist Church will hold open its Food Pantry this Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 to 10 a.m. 

First Baptist Will Host Sister-to-Sister Sunday Afternoon

RISON - First Baptist Church on Mockingbird Lane in Rison near the fairgrounds will be hosting a Sister-to-Sister program entitled “Inviting Brothers” beginning at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29.Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Terry Reams, Sr.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry Saturday

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 28.  The church holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.

Toys for Tots Accepting Donations for Local Counties

PINE BLUFF - Toys for Tots, a 77-year-old National charitable Program with a local touch, provides year-round joy, comfort, and hope to economically disadvantaged children across the Nation through the gift of a new toy, tool, game, or book.

Rison Students of the Month: September 2024

Maycee Johnson, an 8th grader at Rison Middle School was named September Student of the Month for the 7th-9th grades. Maycee is the daughter of Jodie and Steve Johnson.