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Political Forum Postponed to Feb. 5

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

RISON - The Cleveland County Republican Committee has announced that its Political Forum originally scheduled for this week has been moved to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in the Family Life Center at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 Hwy. 35 North at Rison.

Jim Houston at his desk beneath a portrait of his wife, Brenda, with a tiger inside tiger sanctuary outside Bangkok, Thailand. Houston spent several years working in Southeast Asia

Houston Brings Business Experience to Judge's Race

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

RISON - Jim Houston of the Rye community hopes to use his years of experience in industrial operations management to create more efficient operations in county government and spur economic development in the county.

Brad Young (right) early in his career with the Arkansas State Police

Young Touts Law Enforcement Experience in Sheriff Run

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

RISON - Brad Young of the Rowell community said he wants to bring his experience working as a state trooper for the Arkansas State Police and as a game warden and colonel with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission to the Cleveland County Sheriff's office.

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Quorum Court Will Decide on Judge Appointee Monday

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court is scheduled to appoint a new county judge during its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building in Rison.The quorum court approved a resolution during its last regular meeting on Jan.

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Road Conditions Delay Trash Pick-Up

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

RISON - Cleveland County Treasurer Angie Kimsey announced this week that Big Smith Waste Services, the county's solid waste contractor, had to postpone its Monday through Wednesday trash pickup routes his week due to the icy road conditions.

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Bank Teller Faces Charges After Audit Finds Missing Funds

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

RISON - A former bank teller at the FBT Bank branch in Rison is facing felony theft charges after admitting she took what an internal audit revealed to be $45,000 in cash from the bank between May and August 2025.Jessica Lee Aud, 37, of Rison, was formally arraigned on Jan.

Political Forum Postponed to Feb. 5

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Monday, January 26, 2026

The Cleveland County Republican Party has announced that its forum featuring the candidates for county judge and sheriff has been postponed to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in the Family Life Center at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 Hwy. 35 North at Rison.

Winter Storm and Extreme Cold Warnings Issued for Cleveland County

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Friday, January 23, 2026

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Cleveland County in effect from noon Friday, Jan. 23, until 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25. A Winter Storm Warning indicates that heavy snow of at least 6 inches in 12 hours, or at least 8 inches in 24 hours, is expected.

PRACTICE FOOD SAFETY — Extension experts recommend stocking up on nutritious, shelf-stable foods prior to a winter storm or potential power outage. (UADA graphic.)

Extension Experts Offer Food Safety Guidelines for Winter Storms, Power Outages

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Friday, January 23, 2026

LITTLE ROCK — Though many Arkansans have already emptied their grocery stores of milk, bread and eggs in preparation for this weekend’s expected winter storm, extension experts say it’s wise to stock up on nutrient-dense, non-perishable foods instead and to practice food safety guidelines if power...

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County Republicans Announce Monthly Meeting Speakers

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

RISON - The Republican Party of Cleveland County has announced the speakers for its next three monthly meetings that take place a noon Tuesdays in the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street in Rison:• February 10: Christian Olson – Candidate, AR Land Commissioner; Jim Houston –...