NWS Confirms EF-1 Tornado Hit Cleveland County Last Week

RISON - Cleveland County was hit was two rounds of severe weather over the past week with an EF-1 tornado touching down south of Kingsland last Wednesday morning, and a severe thunderstorm knocking out power and toppling trees Sunday evening.

County Judge Forum This Thursday; Early Voting Starts Tuesday

RISON - Jim Houston of the Rye community and Stephen McClellan of New Edinburg, the two finalists vying for Cleveland County Judge, will give their views on issues in a special forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in the Family Life Center at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 Hwy.

Liberty Tree Is Planted at Rison’s Pioneer Village

RISON - In commemoration of America’s 250th birthday this year, a “Liberty Tree” is being planted at the Pioneer Village to commemorate the original Liberty Tree in Boston where colonists staged their first act of defiance against the British.

BBQ Fundraiser Sunday for Wayne Wells

RISON - A BBQ Fundraiser for Wayne Wells, in support of his kidney transplant journey, will be held this Sunday, March 22 beginning at noon at the Corner Express parking lot in Rison.BBQ plates are $15 and include a chicken half, baked beans, potato salad and a roll.

New EHC Sign at Intersection

RISON - The Cleveland County Extension Homemakers Council installed a new sign last week at the intersection of Hwy 75 and Magnolia Street near the “Welcome to Rison” sign. For more information the EHC program, contact the Extension Office at (870) 325-6321.

Youth Alive Night Held at Rison School

RISON - Arkansas Youth Alive and the Fellowship of Christian Students hosted a Youth Night last week at Rison High School. According to Principal Tish Walker, “The message was ‘Don't give up! You are worth it!

Jefferson Regional Names Dr. Wright as Chief Medical Officer

PINE BLUFF - March 12, 2026. Jefferson Regional is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Steven Wright as Chief Medical Officer, marking a significant milestone in his nearly three-decade tenure with the organization. Dr.

Cleveland County Clean Up Day Set for May 2

The annual Cleveland County Clean Up will be held Saturday, May 2 across the county from 9 a.m. to Noon, sponsored by the Cleveland County Master Gardeners and County Cultivators in partnership with Keep Arkansas Beautiful.Three locations will be set up as meeting points.

County Republicans Plan Political Forum for County Judge Race

RISON - The Cleveland Couty Republican Committee has announced it will hold a second political forum on March 19 featuring the runoff candidates for Cleveland County Judge: Jim Houston of the Rye community and Stephen McClellan of New Edinburg.The forum will be held at 6 p.m.

Woodlawn Addresses Salaries, Storm Damage

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board approved higher salary indexes for all of its administrators and Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock informed the board that the district could have as much as $80,000 in damages from the recent winter storm.