Rison in the Fall Seeking Volunteers; Dinner Sept. 12

RISON - Rison Shine is seeking volunteers to help with the Rison in the Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 7. Anyone interested in being a volunteer is invited to attend a dinner and interest meeting that will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

Annual Sales Tax Holiday Set For Saturday, Sunday

LITTLE ROCK — The annual Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday can be a help to families sending children back to school, but a little planning can help shoppers save more and prevent unwelcome surprises at checkout, said extension family and consumer science experts This year’s sales tax holiday begins this...

Broach Cemetery Reunion, Clean-Up Set For Labor Day

RISON - The Broach Cemetery located on Hwy. 189 at Kingsland will be having its annual reunion and clean-up on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4. A potluck meal will be served at about noon.

Kinsmen Quartet Concert Sunday at Pine Bluff

PINE BLUFF - The Kinsmen Quartet will be in concert at Summit Baptist Church, 901 Ridgway Road, Pine Bluff on Sunday, July 30 at 10:30 a.m. The quartet sings all varieties of southern gospel music.

Sister Fellowship Sunday at First Baptist

RISON - First Baptist Church of Rison will hold a Sister to Sister Fellowship Sunday, July 30 at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Terry Reams, Sr. has announced. First Baptist is located at 302 Mockinbird Lane in Rison.

Extension Homemakers Visit Ronald McDonald House

LITTLE ROCK - Cleveland County Extension Homemakers Club Friendship paid a visit to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas located in Little Rock. The Friendship club donated paper products, coke tabs, personal hygiene items and provided a monetary donation.

New Life Pastor Anniversary August 6

RISON - New Life Missionary Baptist Church in Rison will celebrate the 28th Anniversary of Pastor Bobby J. Young and his wife. A special service will be held Sunday, Aug. 6 at 11:15 a.m. with guest church Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Jersey, Ark. New Life is located at 101 Niven Road.

New Edinburg Holds All-School Reunion

The New Edinburg All School Reunion, which commenced in the mid 80’s, was held at the New Edinburg Community Center on July 8.

Rison Shine Meeting Monday

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. will hold a meeting Monday, July 31 at the Herald office on Main Street beginning at 5:30 p.m., President Celeste Beatty has announced. On the agenda for the meeting are activities related to the Oct.

Reeves Attends Poultry Science Camp