Food Pantry July 18 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, July 18 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

Bingo Fundraiser Saturday at Kingsland

KINGSLAND — Kickstart Kingsland will host a Bingo Night fundraiser this Saturday, July 18, at 5 p.m. at the Old Kingsland Elementary School, located at 16650 US-79.

CCSD Transfers $906,000 To Building Fund

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board voted Monday night to move $906,000 from the general fund to the building fund after the district finished the fiscal year with a record surplus.

Wilson First to File For Senate 1 Seat

RISON - Harrell Wilson of the Staves community become the first candidate to officially file for the District 1 State Senate seat left vacant by the resignation of Republican Ben Gilmore of Crossett last month.

Mayor Roberts Turns Attention To LMI Survey To Secure Grants

RISON - The future of any small town rests on its infrastructure, but for rural communities in Arkansas like Rison, keeping the water flowing and the sewer lines clear is an uphill battle against time, inflation, and shifting government regulations.

Groundbreaking Saturday for Kingsland Amphitheater

KINGSLAND - Kingsland will break ground this Saturday, July 18 at 12 noon on a new outdoor amphitheater at Kingsland Heritage Park (formerly the school playground), marking the start of construction on a permanent home for live music and community events in Cleveland County.

Roberts Asks Residents To Support Overpass Sidewalk

RISON - Rison Mayor Charles Roberts is encouraging residents to submit comments to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) asking it to consider building a sidewalk along the Magnolia Street (Hwy. 35) overpass in Rison in its new improvement plan.

Food Truck Friday, Farmers Market This Friday at Rison

RISON - Rison Shine and the Pioneer Village will host this week's Food Truck Friday and Farmers Market, Friday, July 17 at the Village.This week features Simply Blessed Bites with BBQ, sandwiches and desserts.

Kingsland First Baptist Hosting Baby Shower For Pregnancy Center July 25

KINGSLAND - Kingsland First Baptist will host a baby shower Saturday, July 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 160 Cedar Street.The shower benefits the Hope of the Delta Pregnancy Center in Pine Bluff.Items for baby boys are needed, but will take anything.For questions, call (870) 917-2001.

Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride Meeting Monday

RISON - The Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride committee will hold a meeting Monday, July 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Rison City Hall.Anyone interested in providing feedback to this year’s event, or ideas for the 2027 event, is encouraged to attend.