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Candidates for County Judge: Jim Houston, Stephen McClellan, Rosemary Sinclair, Rickey Spencer

Candidates for County Judge: Jim Houston, Stephen McClellan, Rosemary Sinclair, Rickey Spencer

Local Candidates Forum Slated for Tuesday

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Republican Party will be hosting a political forum featuring the candidates running for Cleveland County Judge and Cleveland County Sheriff beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the Family Life Center at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church at Rison.
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.

County Bracing For Winter Storm

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
RISON - Cleveland County as well as all surrounding counties were placed under a winter storm watch by the National Weather Service (NWS) on Tuesday afternoon.According to the NWS, a “high impact winter weather event” is expected to occur between 6 p.m. Friday night, Jan. 23, through 6 a.m.
TAX CHANGES — The passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act last year will mean significant changes for some taxpayers this season. (Division of Agriculture graphic.)

TAX CHANGES — The passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act last year will mean significant changes for some taxpayers this season. (Division of Agriculture graphic.)

Big Beautiful Bill Brings Tax Changes

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
LITTLE ROCK — The passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act last year will mean significant changes for some taxpayers this season.

Rison United Methodist Food Pantry Moved To Friday

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
Due to the potential for winter precipitation on Saturday, Rison United Methodist Church has announced it is moving its Food Pantry distribution originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, to 8 a.m. this Friday, Jan. 23, at Rison United Methodist Church, 800 Main Street in Rison.
CLEVELAND COUNTY SPELLING BEE WINNERS - Rison Schools recently hosted the Cleveland County Spelling Bee. Pictured are: George Lodua, 1st place; Ester Sung, 2nd place; Victor Hu, 3rd place. George Lodua will advance to the state competition on March 7 at The Vines Center in Little Rock. CCSD appreciates FBT Bank for sponsoring our county competition.

CLEVELAND COUNTY SPELLING BEE WINNERS - Rison Schools recently hosted the Cleveland County Spelling Bee. Pictured are: George Lodua, 1st place; Ester Sung, 2nd place; Victor Hu, 3rd place. George Lodua will advance to the state competition on March 7 at The Vines Center in Little Rock. CCSD appreciates FBT Bank for sponsoring our county competition.

Cleveland County Spelling Bee Winners

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
WINTER BLUES — If you have persistent feelings of fatigue and moodiness during the cold temperatures and short daylight hours of winter, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. (Division of Agriculture graphic.)

WINTER BLUES — If you have persistent feelings of fatigue and moodiness during the cold temperatures and short daylight hours of winter, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. (Division of Agriculture graphic.)

Extension Offers Tips to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder

Rebekah Hall Ua Division Of Agriculture
Friday, January 16, 2026
LITTLE ROCK — Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a common effect of winter’s cold temperatures and short daylight hours. While sunlight, exercise and healthy eating can help, more serious cases may warrant a trip to the doctor.