Yard of the Month: August 2024

Submitted by Vickie PadgettRISON - Cleveland County Cultivators and Master Gardeners have selected Clinton and Dorla Rauls as the winners of August 2024 Yard of the month.

Academy of Family Physicians Foundation To Host Event Friday for Medical Scholarships

BENTON, AR — The Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians Foundation is proud to announce a special fundraising event aimed at addressing the pressing challenges of recruiting and retaining family physicians in Arkansas.

Cayce Food Bank Saturday in Thornton

THORNTON - Food and Back to school supplies give away Cayce's Charities at Cayce's Food Bank by Cayce's House Saturday, Aug. 24. School Supply giveaway to students K-12 grade. Wal-Mart $10 gift cards given to the first 100 students, no adults. Students only, no adults 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Bethlehem MBC Revival Begins Sunday

PALMYRA - Pastor Bro. David Harrington, pastor of Bethlehem MBC at Palmyra will be in Revival starting this Sunday. The schedule is as follows:Sunday, Aug. 25: Bro Robert Cossey at 6 p.m.Monday, Aug. 26: Bro Joseph Pemberton at 7 p.m.Tuesday, Aug. 27: Bro Jackie Richardson at 7 p.m.Wednesday, Aug.

Haunted Village Director Seeking Volunteers, Creators

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development and the Pioneer Village announced that Stephanie Adams will direct the upcoming Haunted Village, set for this October on select nights.The event is a joint fundraiser for the two community development organizations.

County Democrats Will Meet Saturday

RISON - The Democrat Party of Cleveland County will have a committee meeting at noon Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building in Rison, announced Jametta Harper, chair for the county party.

Retired Teachers Will Meet Sept. 10

FORYDCE - The Cleveland/ Dallas County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the Fordyce High School Library.All retired certified and classified school personnel are invited and encouraged to attend.

C.C. School Board Calls Special Meeting Monday

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board will hold a special-called board meeting Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6 p.m. to transfer funds for the 2023-24 budget.

AHE to Close Mill at Warren Sept. 27

MONTICELLO, Ark. – South Arkansas recently received news that AHF will be closing its facility in Warren with a closure date of Sept. 27, 2024, immediately affecting the local and state economy.

Three Precincts Get New Voting Sites

RISON - Voters in the Bowman, Whiteville and Harper townships will cast their ballots in new locations during the upcoming November general election, said John Appleget, chairman of the Cleveland County Election Commission.