Letter to Editor: Global Summit Putting Focus On Kidney Health

Last month, nephrology doctors, research scientist and patients from all over the world gathered for the 2025 Kidney Patients’ Global Summit to raise awareness regarding kidney disease and to put treatments and solutions on a fast track.

Cruisin' Cleveland County Bike Ride Set For This Saturday

RISON - Registration for the third annual Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride is open now.This year’s event will be held this Saturday, June 14 at the Pioneer Village beginning at 7 a.m.Riders will take off on one of five routes with lengths at 21, 29, 44 and 65 miles.

Re-New-ing Edinburg Donates to Fire Department

NEW EDINBURG - Re-New-ing Edinburg expressed its appreciation to the New Edinburg Volunteer Fire Department by donating $1,500 to the fire department on Monday, June 2 at the department’s regular fire drill.

Rison Church of Christ Honors Local First Responders

RISON - Keden Shrum, preacher for the Rison Church of Christ, presents Arkansas State Trooper James Ryan Reed with meal tickets to be used at any restaurant in Rison as part of the church’s First Responders Appreciation Month.

Next Food Truck Friday Event, Farmers Market June 20

RISON - The next Food Truck Friday and the Rison Farmers Market will be held Friday, June 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Village.Participating on this date are:• Mr.

Busy Bees Bingo Thursday in Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Busy Bee Crafters EHC of Kingsland will host their monthly bingo Thursday, June 12 from 1-3 p.m. at Kingsland City Hall. Come join and enjoy some fun and fellowship.

Puckett Reunion To Be Held June 21

The descendants of James Samuel and Nora Cash Puckett will gather for their annual reunion on Saturday, June 21st, at the Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church fellowship hall, 2230 Hwy. 35 North near Rison.Doors will open at 10 a.m., and a potluck lunch will be served at noon.

Cleveland County EHC Quilt Block To Be Featured on State Quilt

RISON - The Stitchin Sisters Extension Homemakers Project Club designed this block that will be included in an Arkansas Extension Homemakers Clubs State Quilt.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed June 14 at Kingsland At Earlier Time

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14.Note the earlier times during the summer months due to heat.

CCSB To Consider Partnership Options

RISON - Superintendent Davy King told the Cleveland County School Board Monday night that he will arrange a meeting with the district's architect and financial adviser to review the district's options to take advantage of more than $2.