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Quorum Court Will Meet This Monday

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court has moved its January meeting to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, due to a conflict with the New Year's Day holiday. The meeting will be held at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building rather than the courtroom inside the courthouse.
SANTA VISITS NEW EDINBURG - Jillian Luff sits on the lap of Santa Claus last Friday evening at the New Edinburg Community Center as her family tries to capture the moment with their phone cameras. The New Edinburg Community Center hosts Santa each year, providing children with free toys and treats. This year’s Santa visit was held last Friday and Saturday.

SANTA VISITS NEW EDINBURG - Jillian Luff sits on the lap of Santa Claus last Friday evening at the New Edinburg Community Center as her family tries to capture the moment with their phone cameras. The New Edinburg Community Center hosts Santa each year, providing children with free toys and treats. This year’s Santa visit was held last Friday and Saturday.

Christmas Time in Cleveland County

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Revival Dec. 28-30 at First Baptist

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
RISON - First Baptist Church will hold a nightly revival, Dec. 28-30 at 7 p.m. each night. The church is located at 302 Mockingbird Lane in Rison. Rev. Patrick Lockett of New Community Baptist Church of Pine Bluff will be the guest speaker.
Terms Ending December 31

Terms Ending December 31

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Cummings Lays Out Plans for County

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
RISON - While Cleveland County has enjoyed some better than expected financial numbers over the past few years, incoming County Judge Jimmy Cummings said that could be changing as the reduced population figures from the 2020 census may finally be showing up in reduced revenue for the county.

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Rison To Begin Search For Coach in January

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
RISON - Superintendent Craig Dupuy said the Cleveland County School District will begin its search for a new football coach in earnest once the Christmas break is over. He said he hopes to have the position filled by February, if possible.
2022 In Review

2022 In Review

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COVID, Kingsland Water Tank Among 2022 Stories

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
RISON - From a record-breaking number of COVID cases to a random act of vandalism that ended up giving Kingsland international exposure, the first half of 2022 includes some memorable moments for Cleveland. Here is a look back at some of the top news over the first six months of the year.

Government Offices Adjust Hours For Holidays

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
RISON - Local government offices will be adjusting their hours over the next two weeks to observe the Christmas and New Year holidays. Both the Cleveland County Courthouse and the City of Rison offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26 for Christmas, as well as Monday, Jan.

Herald Will Not Publish on Dec. 28 For Annual Break

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
RISON - The Cleveland County Herald will not be publishing the week of Dec. 26-30 due to the newspaper's annual Christmas break, publisher Britt Talent has announced. The newspaper office will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Dec. 30.
(Photo by Chris Phillips)

(Photo by Chris Phillips)

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Totty Steps Down at Rison; Taking New Job at Wynne

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
RISON - Clay Totty, the longest-serving and winningest head footbal coach in Rison High School history, has resigned to become head football coach at Class 5A Wynne High School. The Cleveland County School Board meet in a special called meeting last Thursday night, Dec.