Cleveland County Herald e-Edition
NEW WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND - Crews are making the finishing touches this week on some all new playground equipment that will greet students at Woodlawn Elementary when they return to school next month. Woodlawn invested $178,343.66 in the new equipment that features swings, swinging bars, slides, a rock wall and more all on top of a cushioned artificial surface.

NEW WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND - Crews are making the finishing touches this week on some all new playground equipment that will greet students at Woodlawn Elementary when they return to school next month. Woodlawn invested $178,343.66 in the new equipment that features swings, swinging bars, slides, a rock wall and more all on top of a cushioned artificial surface.

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Woodlawn Approves Bonds for Career Ed Center

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board formally approved a resolution last Thursday authorizing a $2.1 million bond issue that will be used in the construction of a new career education center at the Woodlawn High School campus.Jason Hosclaw with Stephens, Inc.

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Photo by John Appleget

Photo by John Appleget

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Photo: District 1 Ballot Draw

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
RISON - Beau Herring (left) poses next to his mother, Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring...
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Sports 

FINAL SUMMER CAMP FOR WILDCATS - Aidan Bitely (no. 22) follows the block of Dedrick Wells (no. 61) for a nice gain against the Smackover Buckaroos during Tuesday’s football camp hosted by Rison at George Walker Field of Champions. Bitely, a transfer from White Hall, is one of the new skill players that will be lining up for the Wildcats this season as Coach Chris Vereen looks to diversify the offense.

FINAL SUMMER CAMP FOR WILDCATS - Aidan Bitely (no. 22) follows the block of Dedrick Wells (no. 61) for a nice gain against the Smackover Buckaroos during Tuesday’s football camp hosted by Rison at George Walker Field of Champions. Bitely, a transfer from White Hall, is one of the new skill players that will be lining up for the Wildcats this season as Coach Chris Vereen looks to diversify the offense.

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Wildcats Add Pieces To Diversify Offense; Wrap Up Summer Camps

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
RISON - Rison Coach Chris Vereen said he expects his Wildcats to have a much more diverse offense...
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Free Range Conversations 

CRUISIN’ CLEVELAND COUNTY RIDE RETURNS - The fourth annual Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride will cruise through the county Saturday, June 6. Four of five routes will begin at the Pioneer Village in Rison, while the new expanded gravel route will begin at the Kingsland School.

CRUISIN’ CLEVELAND COUNTY RIDE RETURNS - The fourth annual Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride will cruise through the county Saturday, June 6. Four of five routes will begin at the Pioneer Village in Rison, while the new expanded gravel route will begin at the Kingsland School.

Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride Expands Routes, Activities

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
RISON — Cleveland County is gearing up for a weekend of high-energy recreation and southern...
THE FIRST FIRST RESPONDER - Communications Coordinator for the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department Erica Best is one of the first voices someone will hear in the moment of a crisis. Best shares her experiences over nearly 30 years as a dispatcher in the latest episode of the Free Range Conversations podcast, streaming now.

THE FIRST FIRST RESPONDER - Communications Coordinator for the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department Erica Best is one of the first voices someone will hear in the moment of a crisis. Best shares her experiences over nearly 30 years as a dispatcher in the latest episode of the Free Range Conversations podcast, streaming now.

Voice in the Chaos: 911 Dispatchers Recognized as First Responders

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
RISON - In a move that mirrors a growing national effort, the Cleveland County Quorum Court...
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Columns/Editorials 

Saving Seeds

Saving Seeds

Saving Seeds

David West
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The practice of saving seeds from your garden has been going on since the dawn of agriculture.
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Obituaries 

Ray Lunsford

Ray Lunsford

Ray Lunsford

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
Phillip “Ray” Lunsford, 72,of Rison, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at home...
Frances Brown

Frances Brown

Frances Brown

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Frances Elizabeth Reeme Brown, 83, formerly of Rison, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 19,...
Arthur McClain

Arthur McClain

Arthur McClain

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Arthur Zehe McClain, 61, was born March 21, 1965 to Agnes Ashcraft McClain and Arthur Brooks...
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