CCSB Approves MOU for Kingsland

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board voted Monday night to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Arkansas River Education Cooperative (AREC) at Pine Bluff to use the Kingsland School campus as an alternative learning environment for students from Cleveland County and three...

Food Pantry April 20 at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located on Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, April 20 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

RHS Class of 1984 Reunion May 4

RISON - The Rison High School Class of 1984 will hold a reunion Saturday, May 4 at the “Y” Community Center beginning at 12 noon.Food will be provided. See the Rison Class of 1984 Facebook Page for more details and contact information.

EASI Honoring First Responders Thursday with Meal

PINE BLUFF - EASI Ambulance Service has partnered with Foster’s Towing and Midtown Tire & Auto, to are providing free meals to first responders on Thursday, April 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.This event will be held at EASI’s headquarters (514 W. 5th Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71601).

Cleveland County Rural Water Taking Petitions For Board Position

RISON - Any member of the Cleveland County Rural Water Users Association who wishes to run for the board may call the office at 870 325-7052 during regular office hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. to obtain a petition.Petitions are available from the water office at 205 Pine Street.

Pioneer Village Meeting April 11, 18

RISON - The Pioneer Village will hold two meetings this month leading up to the Pioneer Crafts Festival, President Marty Bowlin has announced.Volunteers will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 11, and Thursday, April 18 at the Pioneer Village.

Skywarn Weather Training is Tuesday

RISON - Anyone interested in learning more about severe weather and possibly becoming a storm spotter is encouraged to attend a Skywarn class to held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street across the courthouse in Rison.

Rison Fire Department Receives Grant

RISON - The Rison Fire Department received a grant from the Arkansas Forestry Division for the purpose of better equipping the department for wildland firefighting. Included in the grant were two leaf blowers, several rakes, and a few sets of wildland coveralls and gloves.

Cemetery Updates

Piney Grove Cem. To Hold Clean-UpNEW EDINBURG - Piney Grove AME Cemetery at New Edinburg will have a clean-up day beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at the cemetery. Those participating are asked to bring yard tools and snacks.

Widows Meal Sat. at Kingsland First Baptist

KINGSLAND - First Baptist at Kingsland will host The Widows Meal Saturday, April 13 at 11 a.m.The church is located at 160 Avery Street in Kingsland. All widows are invited to attend.KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy.