Clarification: Cleveland County Jail Is Certified

Sheriff Jack Rodgers clarified today (Thursday, Jan. 15) that  the Cleveland County Jail located inside the Joe Paul King Law Enforcement Center at the courthouse complex in Rison is certified by the state.

Woodlawn Accepts Budget for Cafeteria Project

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board approved a “conceptional budget” of a little more than $1.2 million to expand the school cafeteria while giving Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock permission to begin working on plans for a new career education center on the high school campus.

Rally Begins Work on Extending Fiber Optic Network in County

RISON - Rally Networks, the parent company of Cleveland County Telephone, announced this week that the company will soon begin construction to extend its fiber optic internet network beyond its current service areas in Kingsland and Rison.

CCSD Votes To Start Seeking Construction Manager for New Gym

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board voted Monday night during its regular monthly meeting to begin the process of hiring a construction manager to oversee the construction of the new gym at the Rison School campus.

Shrum Prefers ‘Community Policing’ for Sheriff’s Office

(Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles based on the Free Range Conversation podcasts the Herald will be conducting with candidates for Cleveland County Sheriff and Cleveland County Judge. Our intentions are to interview each of the candidates before the March 3 primary election.

Only Republicans, ‘Optional’ Can Vote in GOP Primary

RISON - Anyone who is registered as a Democrat will have to change their party affiliation to  Republican or “optional” in order to vote in the upcoming March 3 Republican primary election.

School Lunches for Jan. 19-23

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Turkey hot dog. Classics: Cheeseburger, curly fries. Sides: Curly fries, seasoned peas and carrots. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken and cheese crispito, salsa. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, curly fries.

AARP: How Early Lung Cancer Screening Inspired Lifelong Advocate

AARP Note: This article is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company. Melinda McKnight is in a paid partnership with Lilly and has been compensated for her time.

Kingsland’s Butler Earns OBU Honor

ARKADELPHIA - Kalyn Butler of Kingsland has been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, the university has announced.To qualify for the President’s List, a student must compile a 4.

Pesticide Applicator Training Jan. 27

RISON - The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Pesticide Applicator Training session on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, beginning promptly at 6 p.m.Each participant will be charged a $20 training fee which will go towards training materials.