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Rison City Council Approves Loans For Water Lines

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
RISON - The Rison City Council approved two loans that are part of a $3.3 million package to replace the city's aging water lines during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night.Mayor Charles Roberts said the city council approved one loan for $450,595.
Letters To Santa Due Dec. 2

Letters To Santa Due Dec. 2

Letters To Santa Due Dec. 2

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
NORTH POLE - The Cleveland County Herald will publish its annual “Letters To Santa” issue on Wednesday, Dec. 11! That means the time is now to get in the Christmas spirit and get your letter in! The deadline for having your Santa Claus letter published in the Cleveland County Herald is Monday, Dec.
FIRST RETURNS - Cleveland County Election Coordinator Billy Bowlin (left) and Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring (right) check in the first returns presented at the Cleveland County Courthouse from Tuesday’s general election. Bowlin reported that the election went relatively smooth Tuesday with no technical issues reported from any of the polling sites across the county.

FIRST RETURNS - Cleveland County Election Coordinator Billy Bowlin (left) and Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring (right) check in the first returns presented at the Cleveland County Courthouse from Tuesday’s general election. Bowlin reported that the election went relatively smooth Tuesday with no technical issues reported from any of the polling sites across the county.

Trump Receives 83% of County Vote

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
RISON - Former president Donald Trump received 83 percent of the vote in Cleveland County during Tuesday’s presidential election as nearly 70 percent of the county’s registered voters turned out to vote.

Kingsland May Call Special Meeting for CCSD Contract

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
RISON - Kingsland Mayor Sharon Crosby said Tuesday she is trying to call a special city council meeting before Wednesday, Nov. 13, to vote on whether the city should renew its law enforcement contract with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department.
Christmas Open House

Christmas Open House

Christmas Events Begin Thursday With Open House

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
RISON - With the Holidays rapidly approaching, local organizations and businesses are prepping Christmas events around the county, with some taking place this week.Rison Christmas Open HouseLocal businesses My Berry Patch and Rison Pharmacy will hold a Christmas Open House this Thursday, Nov.

Volunteer Firefighters To Get Life Insurance

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
RISON - Volunteer firemen in Cleveland County will soon be eligible to receive workers compensation insurance and a $10,000 life insurance policy thanks to a new program offered through the Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC).

Polls Open Countywide This Tuesday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
RISON - Some voters in Cleveland County will be heading to new polling locations this Tuesday to cast their votes in the 2024 general election.Polls for the 2024 general election to decide U.S. president and other races will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.