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Candidates File for County Judge, Sheriff

RISON - By the end of the second day of the 2026 primary filing period, three of the four announced candidates for Cleveland County Judge and three candidates for Sheriff had already made it official by filikng to seek the Republican nomination for those respective offices.

Letters To Santa Due Dec. 1

NORTH POLE - The Cleveland County Herald will publish its annual “Letters To Santa” issue on Wednesday, Dec. 10! That means the time is now to get in the Christmas spirit and get your letter in! The deadline for having your Santa Claus letter published in the Cleveland County Herald is Monday, Dec.

Early Voting Begins For Millage Election

RISON - Early voting for the Cleveland County School District's proposed 6-mill tax increase to support construction of a new gym will begin next Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street in Rison.Early voting will be available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Poss Withdraws Bid To Run For Sheriff

RISON - Cleveland County Sheriff Deputy Michael Poss announced through his Facebook page last Thursday that he has decided to withdraw from the race for sheriff. He informed the Herald of his decision on Monday.

Community Rallies Behind Wesley Restoration Project To Save Historic Church

RANDALL - The historic Wesley Chapel Church in the Randall community near Woodlawn, Arkansas, is undergoing a rapid restoration spearheaded by dedicated community members, pulling it back from potential demolition.

Woodlawn High School Homecoming Court

WOODLAWN - Kelsi Mack was crowned Homecoming Queen and Cain Wilkins was named Football Sweetheart during Woodlawn High Scho ol's 2025 Homecoming Ceremony held last Thursday night at the Carl Jones Sports Complex.

Brad Young Joins Race for Sheriff

RISON - Brad Young of Rowell, a former member of the Arkansas State Police and a colonel in the wildlife enforcement division of the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, has filed to run in the Republican primary for Cleveland County Sheriff.

Pioneer Village Revamps Christmas Festival With Two-Night Event Set for This December

RISON - Christmas in the Village is making some changes this year with a revamped two-night event at the Pioneer Village, 200 Yaney Drive in Rison.The festivities kick off Thursday, Dec. 4 with a Christmas festival throughout the Village at 4 p.m. with activities and holiday fun for all ages.

County To Transfer $400,000 From Ambulance Fund to CD

RISON - County Treasurer Angie Kimsey informed the Cleveland County Quorum Court Monday night that she will be transferring $400,000 from the ambulance fund into a certificate of deposit (CD) to possibly earning enough earned interest to pay the monthly subsidy used to maintain the ambulance...