Back To School Bash Aug. 2, Pageant Deadline Monday

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development will host a Back To School Bash Friday, Aug. 2 in Downtown Rison.The event will include lifesize games such as connect four, jenga, and more beginning at 5 p.m. on Main Street.The event will also feature the Miss Rison Shine Pageant at 7 p.m.

Food Preservation Workshop August 6

RISON - The Cleveland County Extension Service will host a food preservation workshop August 6, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the local Cleveland County Fairgrounds meeting room 309 Mockingbird Ln, Rison, AR 71665. With only 10 spots available, the hands-on workshop will cost each participant $10.

Back To School Splash Aug. 10 in New Edinburg

NEW EDINBURG - Re-Newing Edinburg will hold its annual Back to School Splash Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Edinburg Community Center for children 12 and under which is sponsored by FBT Bank.

Game Night Friday in New Edinburg

NEW EDINBURG - Re-Newing Edinburg will hold a game night Friday, July 26 at 6 p.m. at the New Edinburg Community Center. Adults are invited to attend and bring their favorite game plus 'finger foods' and enjoy the fellowship.

Tips For Managing Homework Assignments

LITTLE ROCK - The start of a new school year typically marks the dreaded return of homework for students and parents.

Cleveland County Now Part of Arkansas Nurses Honor Guard

RISON - The Arkansas Nurses Honor Guard is pleased to announce it is now serving the Cleveland County area.

Woodlawn High School Sets Registration Dates

WOODLAWN - Woodlawn High School Principal T.J. Hill has announced the following registration times for new students or returning students in grades 8 through 12. The schedule is as follows:Monday, July 29 - New student registration 8 a.m. to noon;1 to 4 p.m.

Revival Aug. 7-9 At First Baptist

RISON - First Baptist Church, 301 Mockinbird in Rison, will hold revival Aug. 7-9 at 7 p.m. nightly, Rev. Terry Reams, Sr., has announced.Rev Raeshawn Howard, Sr., of New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff will be guest speaker Aug. 7 and 8.

Vacation Bible Schools This Week

VBS July 21-25 at Rison BaptistRISON - Rison Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School Sunday, July 21 through Thursday, July 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. each day.Classes for 'Breaker Rock Beach' will be for ages 2 through high school seniors. Dinner will be served.

County’s Cherry Cemetery Among Register Nominees

LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas State Review Board will consider the nominations for several Arkansas properties, including one from Cleveland County, to the National Register of Historic Places at its next meeting on Aug. 7.The Cherry Cemetery outside of Rison on Mt.