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State Lands Regional Tax Auction Set For July 25

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
LITTLE ROCK, Ark - Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent parcels located in Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew and Lincoln Counties on July 25. The regional auction begins at 10 a.m.
Dr. Mark Attwood

Dr. Mark Attwood

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Rison's Dr. Attwood To Be Honored With Reception July 25

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
RISON - Dr. Mark Attwood will he honored with a reception Tuesday, July 25 at the Cleveland County Library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dr. Attwood is one of several Arkansas doctors featured in Dr. Sam Taggart's book, "Country Doctors of Arkansas.
John Ed Ashcraft

John Ed Ashcraft

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John Ed Ashcraft Re-Elected To C&L Electric Board

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
STAR CITY - C & L Electric Cooperative members have elected one director to the system’s board, it was announced at the organization’s annual membership meeting June 15 at Star City. John Ed Ashcraft of Rison was re-elected to serve a fiveyear term.

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​​​​​​​VBS July 17-21 at Kingsland MBC

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
KINGSLAND - Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School July 17-21 from 6 to 8 p.m. each night for ages 4 through 6th grade. VBS will include lessons, music, crafts, snacks and fun. A closing program will be held Sunday, July 23 at 6 p.m.
Glimpses from the Past

Glimpses from the Past

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Other Days: July 12, 2023

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
10  YEARS  AGO, JULY  10,  2013 The Cleveland County Republican Party is ready to start making headway into local politics. The local organization will place an emphasis on recruiting new candidates and encouraging sitting Democrats who share the same value system to switch parties.

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Cleveland County School Board Meets This Monday

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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.

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Repairs Needed To Keep Jail Open

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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.

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County, Rison Both Approve Ordinances on Data Mining

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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.

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Accident Along Hwy. 63 Kills One, Injures Two

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
RISON - A man from Warren died and two others were injured in a one-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon along Hwy. 63 north of the Rodgers Road intersection, according to the Arkansas State Police.