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Pictured left to right are Jamya Pinkney-Delaumel, Community Connector for the American Heart Association, Librarian Hilda Terry, Rachel Will, Outreach Coordinator for UAMS, and Brady Lacy, Senior Community Impact Director.

Pictured left to right are Jamya Pinkney-Delaumel, Community Connector for the American Heart Association, Librarian Hilda Terry, Rachel Will, Outreach Coordinator for UAMS, and Brady Lacy, Senior Community Impact Director.

American Heart Association Offers Blood Pressure Monitors at County Library

News Staff
Friday, October 2, 2026
RISON - The American Heart Association and UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute has partnered with the Cleveland County Library through the Libraries with Heart program. A blood pressure kiosk is now stationed inside the library for people to monitor their blood pressure.
Pictured left to right are David Clark, U.S. Navy; Bobby Joe Johnson, U.S. Army; James Smith, U.S. Army; Leon Shannon, U.S. Navy; Jerry O’Neal, U.S. Army; Joseph O’Neal, U.S. Army; Greg Rowland, U.S. Navy; and Rikki Rowland, U.S. Navy.

Pictured left to right are David Clark, U.S. Navy; Bobby Joe Johnson, U.S. Army; James Smith, U.S. Army; Leon Shannon, U.S. Navy; Jerry O’Neal, U.S. Army; Joseph O’Neal, U.S. Army; Greg Rowland, U.S. Navy; and Rikki Rowland, U.S. Navy.

Quilts of Valor Presented to County Veterans

News Staff
Friday, October 2, 2026
The Quilts of Valor Never Forgotten in Arkansas organization lead by Group Leader Karen Mitchell, in partnership with Cleveland County’s Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council, presented eight Quilts of Valor to local Veterans Saturday, Sept. 26.
Allen and Beth Rippy of AB Cattle - 2026 Cleveland County Farm Family of the Year

Allen and Beth Rippy of AB Cattle - 2026 Cleveland County Farm Family of the Year

Rippys’ Cattle Hobby Becomes Full-Fledged Breeding Operation

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
CALMER - What started out as a hobby has almost turned into a calling for the 2026 Cleveland County Farm Family of the Year, John “Allen” and Beth Rippy of AB Cattle in the Calmer community.The Rippys have made it their goal to develop a breed of cattle that will thrive in southern heat and...

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Woodlawn Projects Revenue Decline in Budget

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board approved a 2026-27 budget Monday night that projects about $1.1 million less revenue for the district this year.Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock called a special meeting Monday night to approve the budget.
Ward Davis

Ward Davis

Singer-Songwriter Ward Davis Returns to Arkansas Oct. 10

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
RISON — Singer-songwriter Ward Davis is set to return to his South Arkansas roots next weekend when he takes the stage as a special guest performer at the annual Rison in the Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 10.The Monticello native recently joined the hosts of the Free Range Conversations podcast...

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Kingsland Tables Building Permit Ordinance Again

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
KINGSLAND - The Kingsland City Council once again decided to table a possible ordinance that would establish a building permit policy within the city, though the council seemed to favor an idea of having it only apply to commercial structures or those built by the city itself.In addition, council...
Frederick Marsh

Frederick Marsh

Scholarship Fund Being Organized To Honor Marsh

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
RISON - Donations are being accepted for a memorial scholarship fund being set up in honor of the late Frederick Marsh, a 2020 graduate of Rison High School and a rookie officer with the Rogers Police Department.Marsh died in July while trying to assist a swimmer in distress while on the Elk River...
Pioneer Village Will Host Italian Dinner Oct. 24 at McMurtrey House

Pioneer Village Will Host Italian Dinner Oct. 24 at McMurtrey House

Pioneer Village Will Host Italian Dinner Oct. 24 at McMurtrey House

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
RISON - The Pioneer Village at Rison has announced it will be hosting “Italian Night at the Village” with an Italians dinner served Saturday evening, Oct. 24, at the McMurtrey House.The menu will consist of lasagna, bread, salad, dessert and tea/water.
C&L Hosting Movie Night Saturday at Pioneer Village

C&L Hosting Movie Night Saturday at Pioneer Village

C&L Hosting Movie Night Saturday at Pioneer Village

News Staff
Monday, September 28, 2026
RISON - C&L Electric Cooperative and C&L Broadband Connect will host a free Movie Night this Saturday, Oct. 3, beginning at 7 p.m. The event will be held at Pioneer Village, located at 200 Yaney Drive in Rison.The chosen film is Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers.”