County To Seek Grant To Replace Bridges in County

RISON - County Judge Jimmy Cummings told the Cleveland County Quorum Court Monday night that he will pursue state grant money to replace four bridges along county roads that the state has declared need to be upgraded.

Crosby Says Kingsland Water Rates Will Likely Be Increasing

KINGSLAND - Mayor Sharon Crosby told the Kingsland City Council last Thursday that the city will be seeing a significant rate increase for water and sewer service once a statemandated rate study is completed next month.

Rison Seeks Council Member After Morrison Resigns Seat

RISON - The Rison City Council decided Tuesday night to seek letters of interest from people who would like to fill the unexpired term of Ward A, Position 1 councilman Scott Morrison, who submitted a letter of resignation after moving to Northwest Arkansas.

Woodlawn To Hold Report to Public, Bd. Meeting Oct. 16

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School District will hold its annual Report to the Public, public hearing on its Facilities Master Plan and the regular monthly meeting of the Woodlawn School Board beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Octy. 16, at the school cafeteria, Supintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock has announced.

Kickstart Kingsland Offers Free Vendor Space for Oct. Event

KINGSLAND - Kickstart Kingsland is offering free vendor space for non-food vendors for the Johnny and June's Chili Supper to be held Saturday, Oct. 28, at Kingsland. In addition to music and food, there will be a Johnny and June look-a-like contest offering $50 prize.

Jones-Shelton Reunion is Oct. 7

STAVES - The Jones-Shelton Reunion will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the "Y" Community Center on Hwy. 35 North at the Staves community. A potluck will be served at about noon. All friends and family are invited to come.  

Program To Benefit Monica Jackson Is Saturday at Fordyce

FORDYCE - A benefit program honor Monica Jackson, wife of Mark Jackson and daughter of Lee and Thelma Penister of Kingsland, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Walker's Temple Church of God in Christ, 708 Abernathy Street in Fordyce.

McClellan Reunion To Be Held Oct. 21

NEW EDINBURG - The annual McClellan Reunion will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at the New Edinburg Community Center from 10 a.m. To 3 p.m. Lunch will be served at noon. Please bring your family and your favorite potluck dish.  

Retired Teachers Luncheon Oct. 10

FORDYCE - The Cleveland and Dallas County Retired Teachers Association will host Area 5 ARTA meeting Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Fordyce Methodist Church, 104 E. 4th Street.

Oct. 16 Is Deadline For Property Taxes

RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patti Wilson has announced that the deadline for paying 2022 personal and real property taxes is Monday, Oct. 16. She said this year's deadline has been extended by one day due to the regular Oct. 15 deadline falling on a Sunday.