Columns/Editorials

CCSO: Report from Lt. Brad Young, 6/6-6/12

Good afternoon, I hope you all have had a great week. I want to begin my weekly report by alerting our businesses in the county that this week, a number of counterfeit bills have been recovered.
Paws 4 Safety

Paws 4 Safety

An Old Threat Making Headlines Again

If the New World screwworm has been around for years, pet owners are asking a reasonable question: Why is it called 'New World' if there's nothing new about it? The name doesn't mean the parasite was recently discovered.

CCSO: Report from Lt. Brad Young, 5/30-6/5

Good afternoon, I hope you've all had a great week. This week has been particularly difficult for many in our county and the Cleveland Sheriff's Department. Today, we laid to rest Major "Boo" McClellan, a retired deputy who served this county for over 16 years.
Arkansas Diamonds

Arkansas Diamonds

Arkansas Diamonds Plants

“No pressure, no diamonds.” - Thomas Carlyle “A diamond is just a rock that refused to break under the heat and pressure.” - Matshona Dhiwayo The hardness, brilliance, and sparkle of diamonds make them unsurpassed as gems.
Lone Star Tick

Lone Star Tick

Alpha-Gal Syndrome

Alpha-Gal syndrome is a type of food allergy in which people are allergic to red meat and other products from mammals.The cause of Alpha-Gal Syndrome is the bite of the Lone Star Tick. When the tick bites, it releases a sugar molecule called Alpha-Gal into the body.
Deputy Gary 'Andy' Reed

Deputy Gary 'Andy' Reed

CCSO: Report from Lt. Brad Young, 4/18-4/24

Good afternoon, I hope you've all had a great week. As we begin this week's report, I'd like to take a moment to introduce our newest team member, Deputy Gary 'Andy' Reed. Andy proudly served in the United States Army for 8 years, ultimately attaining the rank of Sergeant.
Paws 4 Safety

Paws 4 Safety

Pet Poisoning: What Every Pet Owner Should Know

When it comes to our pets, some of the most dangerous situations are the ones we don’t always see coming. Pet poisoning is one of those risks. It can happen quickly, often with everyday items we don’t think twice about foods, medications, household products, and even things found right in our yard.