Historical Society Selling Local History Books

Looking for your Cleveland County ancestors? The Cleveland County Historical Society is celebrating America 250 by discounting Volumes I and II of the Cleveland County Arkansas: Our History and Heritage, as a set for $62.50.

Kickstart Kingsland to Host Bingo Night Saturday

Kickstart Kingsland will host a Bingo Night to benefit the Get Rhythm Music Festival Saturday, May 30 beginning at 4 p.m. at Kingsland City Hall, 210 S. Larch Street.The game night offers fun for everyone, music, food and drinks. All ages are welcome to play and win prizes.

Green House Cottages Taking Donations for Fireworks Show

The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills nursing home at Rison is accepting donations to help put on a Fourth of July fireworks show for residents and the community as America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.

Photo: Woodlawn School Honors Retirees

WOODLAWN RETIREES - The Woodlawn School District held a special luncheon last Wednesday honoring seven employees who are retiring at the end of this school year: (left to right) high school secretary Teresa Huddleston; high school counselor Karen Talent; district treasurer LaDonna Morrison;...

Food Truck Friday, Market Set for June 5 in Rison

RISON - The Pioneer Village in Rison is gearing up for a busy summer as the Rison Shine Community Development group kicks off the third season of Food Truck Friday and the Farmers Market.The bi-weekly event officially returns on Friday, June 5, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

RHS Sports Hall of Fame Board Adds Keese, Wilson

RISON - Connie Keese and Jeff Wilson have been added to the executive board of the Rison High School Sports Hall of Fame, director Brian Phillips has announced.Keese and Wilson will join John Phillips, Scotty Holderfield, Stan Sadler and Willie Bea Brandon on the executive board.

County Republicans Pick Malinda Berry As Dist 6 JP Candidate

RISON - The Cleveland County Republican Committee has announced that Malinda Berry of the Calmer community will be the party’s nominee for District 6 justice of the peace in the upcoming November general election, filling a vacancy left by the passing of former District 6 Justice Owen Rushing late...

Woodlawn Begins Cafeteria Expansion

WOODLAWN - Construction on the addition to the Woodlawn School cafeteria began in earnest Tuesday morning following a formal groundbreaking ceremony held with the Woodlawn School Board last Thursday evening.

CCSB Accepts $12.4 Million Bid for Gym

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board unanimously approved a “guaranteed maximum price” of $12,393,687 from Clark Construction of Little Rock for building the new gym at the Rison School campus.

Woodlawn Will Not Have School Thursday

WOODLAWN -The Woodlawn School District has announced it will be closed on Thursday, May 21, using the district’s banked minutes to make-up the school day, the district has announced.