Freyer Stepping Down As Rison’s Utilities Director Effective April 30

RISON - The Rison City Council formally accepted the resignation of Utilities Director Joe Freyer during a special called meeting Tuesday night at Rison City Hall. Freyer’s resignation becomes official next Thursday, April 30.

Cleveland County, Woodlawn School Boards Meet Tuesday

RISON - The Cleveland County and Woodlawn School Boards will both have special called meetings at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, according to their respective superintendents.

Get Rhythm Music Festival Returns to Kingsland Sept. 26

KINGSLAND - Mark your calendars. The Get Rhythm Music Festival is coming back to First Street in downtown Kingsland Saturday, Sept. 26, and this year the lineup is packed from sunup to sundown. Hosted by Kickstart Kingsland, the free festival runs all day. Gates open at 9 a.m.

Rison’s Castillo To Receive Seal Of Bilteracy Award

RISON - Rison High School’s Marcela Castillo is one of 1,448 Arkansas students from the high schools to earn the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy for demonstrating proficiency in English and one or more other languages by high school graduation.

School Lunches: April 27-May 1

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Chicken pot pie, fresh baked whole grain biscuit. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Mashed potatoes, fresh grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken taco. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries. Sides: Refried beans, Mexicali corn.

EHC Clubs Donate to Quilt of Valor Organization

RISON - Cleveland County Extension Homemaker Club and residents donated 21 quilt tops to the Saline County Quilt of Valor organization. These handmade quilts will be awarded to Veterans or service members affected by war, providing comfort, healing, and a sense of gratitude.

Century Farm Program Now Taking Applications

LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Arkansas Century Farm Program. This program honors Arkansas families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years, recognizing their contributions to the state’s agricultural heritage.

Interest Meeting Set April 25 for American Legion

RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Affairs Office at the Hall-Morgan Post at 404 Sycamore St in Rison, will hold a meeting Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m. for anyone interested in joining and restarting an American Legion Post in the county.This is open to all Honorably discharged Veterans.

CCSB Will Have Special Meeting Tuesday for Hiring

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board will have a special board meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, for routine personnel hires, Superintendent Davy King has announced.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry April 25

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 25.The church, located at 800 Main Street, typically holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.