SAU Tech Announces Fall Chancellor’s List

EAST CAMDEN - Southern Arkansas University Tech is pleased to announce the Chancellor's List for Fall 2022. The students who made the list worked hard for their achievement this semester!

School Lunches for March 13-17

Rison Elementary Monday - Popcorn chicken bowl or Bosco sticks w/marinara. Tuesday - Tacos or Hamburger. Wednesday - Tater Tot casserole or Chicken Sandwich. Thursday - Chili Dog or Grilled Cheese. Friday - Pizza, Pizza and side kicks.

Union Cemetery Meeting March 26

RYE - The annual meeting of the Union Cemetery Association will be held March 26, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at the Union Methodist Church in Rye. All interested persons are invited to attend.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Sat. at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11. Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month. The pantry is an equal opportunity distributor.

Mt. Olivet To Host Food Bank Saturday

CALMER - Mount Olivet Methodist Church at Calmer will have its Food Bank from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday, March 11, the church has announced. Mount Olivet is located at the Hwy. 63/ Hwy. 114 junction at Calmer. The food bank is held the second Saturday of each month..

Historical Society Resumes April 20

RISON - The Cleveland County Historical Society will start its spring meeting schedule Thursday, April 20. Watch for coming announcements in the Herald for meeting times and planned monthly presentations.

Homesteading Conference Returns to Rison March 25

RISON - The Arkansas Homesteading Conference, presented by the Herald, will be held Saturday, March 25, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.

Veterans Can Now Access Disability Benefits Online

WASHINGTON - Veterans can now access their disability benefit claim decision notice letters electronically on VA.gov, empowering them to quickly and easily see their disability decisions.

Hwy. 35 Fire Dept. Offers Help with Storm Clean Up

RISON - The Hwy 35 Volunteer Fire Department is offering help cleaning up trees and limbs after the recent storms. Call Aaron Burchan at (870) 820-4966 to make an appointment.

Sheriff Deputies to Get Pay Raise

RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court unanimously approved a request by Sheriff Jack Rodgers Monday night to increase deputy pay by about 15 percent to make the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department more competitive with other departments in the region when it comes to hiring officers.