New Edinburg Will Host Spring BBQ Saturday Evening

NEW EDINBURG - The New Edinburg Community Center will be hosting its annual Spring Barbeque Fundraiser starting at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the community center.Plates are $15 and include a barbeque pork sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw, dessert and drink.

School Lunches for March 10-14, 2025

Rison Elementary and Rison High SchoolMenus unavailable at the time of publication.Woodlawn ElementaryMonday - Turkey sub sandwich, baby carrots, fresh fruit variety, sun chips, milk.Tuesday - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, fresh fruit variety, roll, milk.

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Saturday 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 8.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

Martial Arts Classes Thursdays at Rison Church of Christ

RISON - Grandmaster Han's Martial Arts classes will be hosted Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rison Church of Christ.For more info or to sign up, call or text Master Jeremy Fox at (501) 472-4859.

Cleveland County School Board Moving Monthly Meeting to March 17

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board has moved its March meeting to Monday, March 17, Superintendent Davy King as announced. The school board meeting was originally scheduled for Monday, March 10. The Cleveland County School Board usually meets the second Monday of the each month.

School Lunches for March 3-7

Rison ElementaryMonday - spaghetti and meatballs​ with breadstick​ or​ pulled pork sandwich with french fries​,fruit or small salad.Tuesday - crispito with refried beans​ or​ beef fingers with mashed potatoes​, fruit or small salad.

Why Knots Project Club Seeking Sewers, Meeting March 10

RISON - The Why Knots Project Club, part of the Cleveland County Extension Homemakers Club, will be holding a meeting March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Veterans Building in Rison. The Club invites anyone interested in contributing to sewing projects for the residents of Cleveland County to join.

Story Time Begins March 5 at Library

RISON - The Roy and Christine Sturgis Library of Cleveland County will begin its story time for preschoolers Wednesday, March 5 at 10 a.m.Any preschool child between the ages of 3 and 5 are welcome to attend. Please call the library at (870) 325-7270 to register your child.

Local Students Named To ASU Honors Lists

JONESBORO – Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2024 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study.

Kingsland Council Meeting Feb. 27

KINGSLAND - Kingsland City Council will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at Kingsland City Hall, Mayor Karen Wiscaver has announced.