Governor Says No Plans To Close Marks Mill Park

RISON - Gov. Sarah Sanders’ office has announced that there are no plans to close Marks Mill State Park at New Edinburg nor any other state park after the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette uncovered an email that included Marks Mill as one of seven parks on an “eliminate” list.

Kingsland Council Approves Street Closures Petition for Store Site

KINGSLAND - The Kingsland City Council formally accepted a petition during a special meeting Tuesday night to close certain unpaved streets and alleys that cross the land where a new Dollar General store will be built.

News Briefs Quorum Court, Rison City Council Move Meeting Dates

RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court and the Rison City Council have both postponed their respective July meetings due to the Independence Day holiday.

Library Hosts Animology Program

RISON - As part of its summer series of activities, the Cleveland County Library welcomed Mary Beth Gunter Monday afternoon to share her Animology program with young children.

Village Hosting Festivities; Cottages Plan Fireworks

RISON - Two neighboring facilities in Rison will join forces to host Fourth of July celebrations for the community, Tuesday, July 4 with fireworks, food and family fun. The Pioneer Village will kick off the festivities at 7 p.m. with hot dogs, watermelon and ice cream.

State Getting $1 Billion for Rural Internet

LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Department of Commerce, along with Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, announced Monday that Arkansas will receive $1,024,303,993.

Kingsland Water, Sewer Operator Not Taking Job

KINGSLAND - The City of Kingsland is looking for a new water operator after Stan Miller, the man who had accepted both the water and wastewater operator positions, decided not take it either job after all, Mayor Sharon Crosby told the Kingsland City Council last Thursday night.

Local Students On SAU Tech Honors Lists

EAST CAMDEN - Congratulations to SAU Tech's Spring 2023 students for their achievement. SAU Tech recognizes students for superior academic achievement by designation on the Dean's List and Chancellor’s List.

Jack England On MTSU Dean's List

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - Middle Tennessee State University student Jack England of Rison was named to the dean's list for the spring 2023 semester. England, who is majoring in Aerospace, was among 5,430-plus students who made the list.

Free Dental, Medical Clinic July 15 at Pine Bluff

PINE BLUFF - The Southern Baptist churches throughout the region will be hosting a free medical and dental clinic beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at Watson Chapel Baptist Church, 5514 Pinnacle Road in Pine Bluff.