Free Range Conversations

Rosemary Sinclair pictured with a Cleveland County buck

Rosemary Sinclair pictured with a Cleveland County buck

Sinclair Wants To Spur Business, Residential Growth as Judge

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
(Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of podcasts and articles featuring the candidates running for Cleveland County Judge. The interview can be streamed on Apple Podcast, Spotify or over www.clevelandcountyherald.
Keden Shrum (center) with daughter Ragan (left) and wife Chandra (right)

Keden Shrum (center) with daughter Ragan (left) and wife Chandra (right)

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Shrum Prefers ‘Community Policing’ for Sheriff’s Office

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
(Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles based on the Free Range Conversation podcasts the Herald will be conducting with candidates for Cleveland County Sheriff and Cleveland County Judge. Our intentions are to interview each of the candidates before the March 3 primary election.
CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE - In this photo from 2017, a young child visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Christmas in the Village Festival at the Pioneer Village. This year’s festival will be held over two nights, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11.

CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE - In this photo from 2017, a young child visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Christmas in the Village Festival at the Pioneer Village. This year’s festival will be held over two nights, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11.

Revamped Christmas Festival Set For Next Thursday at Village

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
RISON - The annual "Christmas in the Village" event at the Pioneer Village is changing things up this year, pivoting from a traditional Saturday event to a nighttime celebration to boost community participation.
PACKING GIFTS - Cleveland County Cares volunteers are pictured packing up Christmas gifts during last year’s holiday season. The organization is accepting funds to purchase gifts and essentials for families in need this year.

PACKING GIFTS - Cleveland County Cares volunteers are pictured packing up Christmas gifts during last year’s holiday season. The organization is accepting funds to purchase gifts and essentials for families in need this year.

Cleveland County Cares Seeks Donations, Announces Fundraisers for Holiday Giving

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County Cares fund is launching its annual fundraising campaign, marking a holiday tradition that provides much-needed support to local children and families.
PROPOSED GYM INTERIOR

PROPOSED GYM INTERIOR

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King Goes Over Gym Details at Rison Meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
RISON - Superintendent Davy King and the Cleveland County School Board held its second community meeting on the proposed 6-mill tax increase to fund construction of a new gym Monday evening inside the Rison gymnasium.The third and final community meeting on the millage will be held at 6:30 p.m.