Cleveland County School Board To Hold Financial Workshop Thursday

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board will hold a financial workshop at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at the administration building in Rison, Superintendent Davy King said.Jason Holsclaw with Stephens, Inc.

Quilts of Valor Presentation Tuesday at Senior Center

RISON - The Cleveland County Extension Homemakers Council will be hosting a Quilts of Valor presentation at 10:45 a. .m. Tuesday, July 29, at the Cleveland County Senior Citizens Center, 50 Moore Circle in Rison.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry July 26

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 26.The church, located at 800 Main Street, holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.

Bethel #1 To Host Southern Jubilee Music Convention

RISON - Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church at Rison will be hosting a Southern Jubilee Music Convention starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. The event is hosted by Gus and Judy Biggers of We Will Testify. Bethel #1 Pastor Mike Goodwin will serve as emcee.

Rev. Newsom Will Lead First Baptist Revival Services

RISON - Rev. Dr. Kurbe L. Newsom of St. James AME Church of Rison and Warren will be leading revival services at First Baptist Church of Rison from Wednesday, Aug. 6, through Friday, Aug. 8. Services begin at 7 p.m. each night. Rev. Terry W. Reams, Sr. And the congregation invite everyone to attend.

New Life at Rison Honoring Pastor, First Lady on Aug. 3

RISON - New Life Missionary Baptist Church, 101 Niven Road in Rison, will be hosting a 30th Pastor and Wife Appreciation Service honoring Pastor Bobby J. Young and First Lady Marilyn Young at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. Minister Efrem Mason will be the guest speaker for the event.

Woodlawn Baseball To Hold Chicken Dinner on Aug. 1

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn High School baseball program is holding a chicken dinner fundraiser prepared by Tyson on Aug. 1 to help support an extension to the hitting facility, Coach Tommy Richardson has announced.

Back to School Bash Planned for Aug. 1 Food Truck Friday at Village

RISON - The next Food Truck Friday and the Rison Farmers Market will be held Friday, Aug. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Village.Rison Shine will host its second annual Back to School Bash during the event with added activities for kids.

DeArmond Brings Redwood, Rainforest Experience to UAM

MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello is welcoming Daniel DeArmond, a faculty member with roots as deep as the redwoods he once logged.DeArmond joins the College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources as the new assistant professor of wood procurement/marketing.

Be Mindful of Children In Vehicles During Heat

LITTLE ROCK - Sometimes all it takes is 10 minutes for a quick errand to turn into a dangerous day for a young child left in a car, said Brittney Schrick, extension family life specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.