Affordable Connectivity Helps With Internet Fees

RISON - In addition to establishing a high speed internet infrastructure to serve all the state, the Arkansas State Broadband Office is also making it a goal to make broadband internet service as affordable as possible.

Williams Gives Perspectives On CCSD Under LEARNS

RISON - Incoming Cleveland County School District Superintendent Jerrod Williams, who will begin his one-year contract on July 1, said he is "apprehensive" about what the future holds for smaller school districts under Gov.

Coaching Turnover Continues at Rison

RISON - The turnover of head coaches for various athletic teams at Rison High School continued Monday night as the Cleveland County School Board approved the hiring of a new boys basketball coach while accepting the resignation of its current baseball coach.

Cattlemen's Meeting April 13 in Star City

STAR CITY - Lincoln and Cleveland Counties will host a joint Cattlemen's meeting Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at the C&L Electric Building, 900 Church Street in Star City.

School Lunches for April 10-14

Rison Elementary Monday - mashed potato chicken bowl or Bosco Sticks w/ marinara. Tuesday - Tacos or Hamburger. Wednesday - chicken alfredo or classic chicken sandwich AND chocolate chip cookies. Thursday - chili dog or grilled cheese. Friday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks!

Story of Service: Willie Edward Richardson

My grandfather, Willie Richardson, was a veteran of World War I, and his experiences symbolize the service and family life of many African American soldiers. Unfortunately, their military service occurred during a period of "nots.

Retired Teachers Meeting Tuesday

FORDYCE - The Cleveland/ Dallas County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 in the Fellowship Hall of the First Methodst Church in Fordyce.

Letter to the Editor: Effort Underway To Create Local First Responder Group

To the Editor: In the past two weeks, across Middle America, more than 64 tornados have touched down causing damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Storm season is not over!

Transfer Station Closed This Friday

RISON - The Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed for all drop offs on Friday, April 7 in observance of Good Friday.

Woodlawn 4-H Club

Woodlawn Community Club 4-H kids last month learned about food and nutrition which focuses on our healthy living component of 4-H. Foods and Nutrition projects help the youth to learn to make healthy food choices and reduce the risk of illness and disease.