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Cleveland County School Board Meets This Monday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, July 17, at the administration building in Rison. It will be the first meeting for new Superintendent Jerrod Williams.
CLEVELAND COUNTY JAIL - This shot shows the four primary cells inside the Cleveland County Jail with each cell containing two beds. Sheriff Jack Rodgers said, among other issues, they are having problems with some of the doors closing properly and the locking mechanisms not working.

CLEVELAND COUNTY JAIL - This shot shows the four primary cells inside the Cleveland County Jail with each cell containing two beds. Sheriff Jack Rodgers said, among other issues, they are having problems with some of the doors closing properly and the locking mechanisms not working.

Repairs Needed To Keep Jail Open

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
RISON - Sheriff Jack Rodgers told the Cleveland County Quorum Court Monday night that he may have to close the county jail unless some much needed repairs are made.
DATA MINING DISCUSSION - Justice of the Peace Donnie Herring (left) of talks to County Attorney Tiffany Nutt about some of the issues surrounding an ordinance that establishes building guidelines for data mining centers in Cleveland County. Herring, along with Justice Charles Rodgers of Rison, were both critical of the centers. Herring cited the fact that the centers are a tremendous drain on a community's electrical infrastructure and the centers do not provide any tax or employment benefits.

DATA MINING DISCUSSION - Justice of the Peace Donnie Herring (left) of talks to County Attorney Tiffany Nutt about some of the issues surrounding an ordinance that establishes building guidelines for data mining centers in Cleveland County. Herring, along with Justice Charles Rodgers of Rison, were both critical of the centers. Herring cited the fact that the centers are a tremendous drain on a community's electrical infrastructure and the centers do not provide any tax or employment benefits.

County, Rison Both Approve Ordinances on Data Mining

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court and the Rison City Council both approved ordinances this week placing noise limitations and other restrictions on data mining centers that might come to the county or city.

Kingsland Approves Ordinance Allowing Store To Move Forward

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
KINGSLAND - The Kingsland City Council took what should be the final step in allowing the land sale for a new Dollar General store to go forward after approving an ordinance closing certain alleys and streets following a public hearing Tuesday night at Kingsland City Hall.
Dr. Buster Lackey

Dr. Buster Lackey

EASI Welcomes New Wellness Director

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
PINE BLUFF  – The greatest asset of any agency is its people; however, being there for our patients and their family members and friends during medical emergencies is inherently stressful. Our emergency medical staff often work under unpredictable and rapidly changing circumstances.