Kingsland Considers Options To Annex Dollar General Store

KINGSLAND - Mayor Sharon Crosby told the Kingsland City Council last Thursday that City Attorney Thomas Burns believes there is "about an 80 percent chance" the city could annex the new Dollar General store into the city limits without having to go through a petition process.

Electrical Issues Leave Some Classrooms in Dark at Rison

RISON - The Cleveland County School District will not have to make up a school day after an electrical issue at the Rison campus allowed some students to leave early due to dark classrooms Monday morning, Superintendent Jerrod Williams said.

Dallas Co. Hosting Rabies Clinic May 18

FORDYCE - The Dallas County 4-H Program and Dr. Dawn Field with Camden Animal Hospital will host a rabies vaccination clinic Saturday, May 18.The schedule is 8 a.m. at Holly Springs Baptist Church, 9 a.m. at Sparkman City Hall, 10 a.m. Dalark United Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m.

Summit Soundz Spring Concert Saturday

PINE BLUFF - The Summit Soundz Celebration Band will present a spring concert Saturday, April 27 at 6 p.m. in the worship center of Summit Baptist Church, 901 Ridgway Road in Pine Bluff.

Black Cemetery Requests Flower Removal

 RISON - The Black Cemetery Association requests that all old flowers be removed from Black Cemetery before Mother’s Day.

Nutters Welcome Baby RaeLynn

WOODLAWN - Rachel Workman-Nutter and Floyd T. Nutter are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, RaeLynn Renea Nutter, born April 15, 2024.Baby RaeLynn was 7 pounds, 11 ounces and 19.5 inches.

Macedonia FWB Plans Homecoming

NEW EDINBURG - Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church will celebrate Homecoming Services on Sunday, April 28, beginning at 10:30 a.m.Morning service will be followed by lunch and an afternoon of singing. Special music will be provided by the Howell Family from Thayer, Mo.

Bro. Mitch Delaney To Lead Bethel #1 Revival Next Week

RISON - Bro. Mitch Delaney of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church at Humnoke will be leading revival services at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church beginning this Sunday, April 28.Services will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, and at 7 p.m. nightly from Monday, April 29, through Wednesday, May 1.

Health Unit Hosting Womens Event May 2

RISON - The Cleveland County Health Unit will host a special event Thursday, May 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. to kick off a month of Celebrating Mom.The event will focus on empowering women and nurturing well-being.

Cayce Food Bank Saturday in Thornton

THORNTON - Cayce's Charities will have a free Food Give Away Saturday, April 27 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Cayce's Food Bank by the Cayce House at 403 South Second Street in Thornton.Candy sacks given to children. The food bank is sponsored by Daniel, Candice and Joannie Cayce.