Jacob To Speak At Christian Women Luncheon at PBCC

PINE BLUFF - Lynae Jacob of Amarillo, Texas, will be the guest speaker at the Christian Women’s Connection of Pine Bluff monthly luncheon set for 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Pine Bluff Country Club.Registration will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $20.

Jake's Day Squirrel, Coon Hunts This Saturday

The Jake's Day squirrel and coon hunts will take place this Saturday, Jan. 17 at the "Y" Community Center on Hwy. 35 North.Squirrel hunt will run from daylight to 11 a.m. and coon hunt will run from dark to midnight.Each team consists of one hunting dog.

County Finishes 2025 With Stronger Balance

Cleveland County Treasurer Angie Kimsey reported at the quorum court meeting that the county general fund finished 2025 with a higher balance than it had at the end of the 2024. According to her monthly financial report, Cleveland County closed 2025 with a balance of $816,417.

Myla Rawls Makes SNHU Dean’s List

MANCHESTER, NH - Myla Rawls of New Edinburg has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2025 Dean's List, the university has announced. The fall terms run from September to December.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.

Extension Webinar Series for Poultry Owners Focuses on HPAI Prevention

LITTLE ROCK — A series of four webinars this month aims to help poultry owners protect their birds from the H5N1straing of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which continues to infect poultry in Arkansas and across the country.  Dr.

Ham Radio Club Announces Local Events for January

The Cleveland County Hamsters will be getting together for an informal lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan 8, at Triple Cross BBQ and More in Rison.The lunch is open to anyone interested in learning more about amateur radio.

School Lunches for Jan. 12-16

Rison ElementaryMonday - Chicken nuggets, beef gravy. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Garlic mashed potatoes, savory green beans. Fresh whole fruit Tuesday - Beef nachos, salsa. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries. Sides: Seasoned refried beans, spring salad. Fresh whole fruit.

Extension to Host First Grow Your Own Groceries Conference

LITTLE ROCK — The Cooperative Extension Service’s online Grow Your Own Groceries Series has been so popular that organizers will host the first in-person Grow Your Own Groceries Conference in 2026.Like the monthly webinars, the conference will provide expertise on growing and preparing food.

County Democrats To Meet Saturday

The Democrat Party of Cleveland County Committee will meet at noon Saturday, Jan. 10, in the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street in Rison. Anyone interested in supporting the Democrats is encouraged to attend.

Guide Available for Volunteers Collecting Signatures

LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas volunteers who gather the tens of thousands of voter signatures needed to qualify a constitutional amendment or state law for the statewide ballot now have access to a guide written especially for their civic role.