Organizers Are Extending Junk Hunt Through Sunday

RISON - While rain and storms hampered nearly all four days of the spring run of the Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt last week, many found success. But for those who didn’t, the organizers have extended the hunt.

Rison Unable to Act on Speed Bump Proposal

RISON - Mayor Charles Roberts was unable to take any action on his recent public meeting on speed bumps this week after the Rison City Council did not have enough council members present for a quorum at Tuesday night’s council meeting.

Homesteading Conference Still Draws Crowd Despite Weather

RISON - With local forecasts predicting more than an 80 percent chance of rain, attendance at this year’s Arkansas Homesteading Conference held in Rison Saturday was down from last  year’s recording-setting crowd, but was a little better than expected.

Woodlawn School Board Meeting Postponed to April 15

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board meeting original scheduled for Monday, April 14 has been moved to Tuesday, April 15 at 6 p.m.Superintendent Kevin Hancock reminded those not registered to vote to register by April 14 to be eligible for the May school board election.

Kingsland Approves Council Pay Increase

KINGSLAND - After approving it earlier with a simple voice vote, the Kingsland City Council made it official last week when it approved an ordinance raising the pay for city council members.

Burn Ban Remains in Place Until County Gets 1-Inch Rain

RISON - Despite the rainfall over the weekend, Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings said the county remains under a burn ban until further notice.

Food Truck Friday Canceled, Will Resume May 2 at Village

RISON - The opening of this year’s Food Truck Friday series has been pushed back a month due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.The event will now return to the Pioneer Village, Friday, May 2 from 4 to 7 p.m.

School Lunches for April 7-11

Rison ElementaryMonday - Southwest lasagna, green beans, dinner roll; or breaded beef fingers, French fries; fresh fruit, side salad.Tuesday - Chicken and cheese crispito, seasoned black beans; or classic hamburger, French fries; fresh fruit, side salad.

May 17 BBQ Will Support Scholarship for Weems, Sturgis

RISON - The Busy Bees Extension Homemakers Club at Kingsland is holding a barbeque fundraiser May 17 to start a scholarship fund in memory of Callie Weems and Roy Sturgis, two Kingsland residents who were victims of the Fordyce mass shooting.

Rison FFA Auction, Burgers April 24

RISON - Rison High School FFA is hosting an Auction and Burger Dinner Thursday, April 24 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. Food starts at 5 p.m. as well as the silent auction. The live auction will begin at 6 p.m. and the silent auction will close at 6 p.m.