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Local Students on UCA Dean's List

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,300 students who were named to the spring 2024 Dean's List.Eligibility on the Dean's List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours.

Friendship Cemetery Taking Donations

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
WOODLAWN - Friendship Cemterty Association is accepting donations for the upkeep and maintenance of the cemetery. Send donations to Friendship Cemetery, c/o Jimmy Turner, 640 Wooley Road, Rison, AR 71665.
4-H Kids Summer Day Camp

4-H Kids Summer Day Camp

4-H Letter to Parents

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Hello 4-H Parents, On August 1, we will have a 4H Summer Day Camp at the Arkansas 4-H Center. The children will have the choice to participate in a variety of activities such as archery, metal stamping, rock climbing, and more. Please feel free to call the extension office in order to sign up!
TIME-LAPSED LIGHTNING BUGS - This 22-minute exposure shows yellow lightning bug light trails against tree silhouettes. Above, star light streaks with earth's rotation and jet light contrails cross the sky. (Image courtesy Mary Hightower)

TIME-LAPSED LIGHTNING BUGS - This 22-minute exposure shows yellow lightning bug light trails against tree silhouettes. Above, star light streaks with earth's rotation and jet light contrails cross the sky. (Image courtesy Mary Hightower)

Lightning Bugs: Summer's Tiny Fireworks Show

Mary Hightower Ua Division Of Agriculture
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
LITTLE ROCK - A little chemistry, a little coding and a whole lot of mating are just part of the story behind summer's tiny fireworks show: the lightning bug.

Mt. Olivet To Host Food Bank July 13

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
CALMER - Mount Olivet Methodist Church at Calmer will have its Food Bank this Saturday from 7 to 9 a.m., 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.

Rison To Begin Work on Water Projects

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
RISON - Renovations to the first of the City of Rison's two water tanks is expected to begin this week after Mayor Charles Roberts told the Rison City Council that the city will finally begin executing the more than $7 million in grants to improve its water and sewer systems.

Wylie Returning To Woodlawn On Interim Basis

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
WOODLAWN - Former Woodlawn High School Principal Jeff Wylie has been hired to serve as the interim principal of Woodlawn Elementary in order to give the school district more time to find a permanent replacement for Heather Cox, who resigned from the position after one year on the job.
Pictured are (left to right) Kingsland Mayor Sharon Crosby, Kingsland City Council member Karen Wiscaver, Morrison, Kidd, Gov. Sanders, Saunders, Rita and Wayne Cash with the Cleveland County Historical Society and Cleveland County School District Superintendent Davy King.

Pictured are (left to right) Kingsland Mayor Sharon Crosby, Kingsland City Council member Karen Wiscaver, Morrison, Kidd, Gov. Sanders, Saunders, Rita and Wayne Cash with the Cleveland County Historical Society and Cleveland County School District Superintendent Davy King.

Rison Students Presented with Johnny Cash Day Proclamation

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
LITTLE ROCK - The 2024 Johnny Cash Day in Arkansas Proclamation issued by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders was received by Cleveland County School District EAST Project leader, Kristie Saunders, along with students Owen Morrison and Lawson Kidd for their work in developing a digital Johnny Cash...

CCSB Meeting Is Thursday Night

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board voted in June meeting to move its July meeting to 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, July 11, in the administration building.