2023 Tax Books Open for Payment

RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patti Wilson has announced that tax books for the year 2023 are now open for payment.The deadline is Oct. 15.

Union Cemetery Meeting April 7

RYE - The Annual Meeting of the Union Cemetery Association will be held on Sunday, April 7 at 3 p.m. at the Union Methodist Church in Rye. All interested persons are invited to attend.

New Edinburg Community Center To Host Fish Fry

NEW EDINBURG - The New Edinburg Community Center will have a fish fry fundraiser starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the community center.Plates are $15 and includes fish, fries, baked beans, slaw, dessert and drink. Proceeds will help support and maintain the New Edinburg Community Center.

Skywarn Weather Training is April 16

RISON - Anyone interested in learning more about severe weather and possibly becoming a storm spotter is encouraged to attend a Skywarn class to held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street across the courthouse in Rison.

Locals on UAM Dean's List, Chancellor's List

MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) named 299 students to the Dean's List and 214 students to the Chancellor's List for the fall 2023 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM's registrar.

Macedonia Cemetery Work Day April 13

RISON - Macedonia Cemetery will have its annual work day Saturday, April 13 beginning at 7:30 a.m. Bring work equipment to clean up. 

Mt. Olivet To Host Food Bank March 9

CALMER - Mount Olivet Methodist Church at Calmer will have its Food Bank from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 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 Thursday at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7.

Rison City Council Meeting Postponed

RISON - Mayor Charles Roberts announced Tuesday afternoon that the March meeting of the Rison City Council has been postponed until a later date.Roberts said he decided to reschedule the monthly meeting to allow more time for news regarding some American Rescue Plan grants to come in.

School Lunches for March 11-15

Rison ElementaryMonday - Macaroni & Cheese or bosco sticks.Tuesday - Soft taco or hamburger.Wednesday - Chicken noodle soup w/ grilled cheese or chicken sandwich.Thursday - Chicken nuggets or mini corn dogs.Friday - Pizza, pizza and sidekicks (+nachos for 4-6 grade).