Celebrate Banquet Will Focus on County's 150th; Tickets on Sale Now

RISON - The Kickstart Cleveland County Community Development Initiative has announced the return of it's Celebrate Cleveland County Banquet - its first since 2020. "This year is extra special as we are celebrating 150 years of Cleveland County! Happy Birthday Cleveland County!

Adding Air to McMurtrey House Will Make Village More Appealing

RISON - The Pioneer Village took a major step forward this week in becoming a year-round attraction for small weddings and other gatherings when a new heating and cooling system was installed in the McMurtrey House.

SEADD Meeting Thursday at Rison

RISON - The Board of Directors of the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District, Inc. (SEAEDD) will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at 12 noon at the Rison Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. 300 E. Magnolia St., Rison, AR 71665.

Kingsland Reunion Meeting Thursday

KINGSLAND - Kickstart Kingsland will host a meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at Kingsland City Hall. The meeting will focus on the upcoming all-school reunion.

Annual Fire Dept. Chili Supper Feb. 18 at Y Comm. Center

Y - The Y/Hwy. 212/Hwy. 133 Volunteer Fire Departments will host its annual chili supper Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Y Community Center, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults, and $5 for children. A cake walk and auction will also be held.

School Lunches for Feb. 13-17

Rison Elementary Monday - Macaroni & Cheese or Meatball Sub Tuesday - Egg Rolls & Fried Rice or Hamburger Wednesday - Tater Tot Casserole or Chicken Sandwich Thursday - Chicken Nuggets or Hot Dog Friday - Pizza, Pizza and Sidekicks Rison High School Monday - Macaroni & Cheese, Meatball Sub,...

Prom Closet Offering Free Dresses Saturday

RISON - RHS Prom Closet will be held Saturday, Feb. 11 at Rison Baptist Church, organizer Mallory Stuckey has announced. The closet provides an opportunity for girls to try on new and gently used formal dresses, and take home one free dress.

Local Students on SAU Tech Dean's List

EAST CAMDEN - Congratulations to SAU Tech's Fall 2022 students for their achievement! SAU Tech recognizes students for superior academic achievement by designation on the Dean's List. Students registered for 12 hours or more of college-level credit for the semester who receive a minimum 3.

Tooke Competes For Miss Tech, King To Perform Feb. 10

RUSSELLVILLE - Eleven students have registered as contestants in the 67th Miss Arkansas Tech University competition. The event will take place Friday, Feb. 10, at Witherspoon Auditorium. It will begin at 7 p.m.

C&L Welcomes Vondran As New CEO/Gen. Manager

STAR CITY - The Board of Directors of C & L Electric Cooperative has named David Vondran as the new CEO/General Manager. Board President Robert Floyd said, "We are excited to announce David Vondran as the newly appointed CEO of C&L Electric." Vondran succeeded Greg Smith who retired in December.