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.

Lower ISO Rating For Pansy Fire Dept. In Effect

RISON - Pansy Fire Chief Jerry Pennington announced the new ISO has taken effect as of April 1.

Mt. Olivet To Host Food Bank Saturday

CALMER - Mount Olivet Methodist Church at Calmer will have its Food Bank from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 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.  

EIA Verification Class April 13

THORNTON - The U of A Division of Agriculture in Dallas County will sponsor an EIA Verification Class (for checking Coggins papers), Thursday, April 13 at 6 p.m. at the Chambersville Volunteer Fire Department (17168 Calhoun 72, Thornton, AR 71766).

Caldwell Leading Revival Services at Friendship MBC

WOODLAWN - Bro. Brian Caldwell, pastor of Providence Missionary Baptist Church at Fordyce, is leading revival services this week at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at Woodlawn. Services begin a 7 p.m. nightly through Friday, April 7.

Moseley Cemetery Meeting April 16

WARREN - The Moseley Cemetery Association will hold its annual membership meeting Sunday, April 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the Moseley Cemetery Chapel, Bradley 8 N in Warren.