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C&L BROADBAND CONNECT PROGRESS - This map shows the current status of where C&L Broadband Connect is in regards to bringing fiber optic internet service to Cleveland County. The service was recently activated between Calmer and Pansy on the right side of the map. An area across the northern part of the county, extending from east of the Saline River over to the Woodlawn-Randall area, is currently listed as “under construction,” as is an area around Rye in far southeast Cleveland County.

C&L BROADBAND CONNECT PROGRESS - This map shows the current status of where C&L Broadband Connect is in regards to bringing fiber optic internet service to Cleveland County. The service was recently activated between Calmer and Pansy on the right side of the map. An area across the northern part of the county, extending from east of the Saline River over to the Woodlawn-Randall area, is currently listed as “under construction,” as is an area around Rye in far southeast Cleveland County.

C&L Broadband Connecting First Customers

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
RISON - C&L Broadband Connect, the fiber optic internet service being offered through the C&L Electric Cooperative, recently began connecting its first customers in Cleveland County to the new high-speed service.

Kingsland Council Vacancy Corrected

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
In last week's July 2, 2025, issue of the Herald, the article concerning a vacancy on the Kingsland City Council misidentified the vacant seat as being for Ward 2, Position 1. The vacancy was actually for Ward 1, Position 1, according to Mayor Karen Wiscaver.

Veterans Group Seeking Display Items, Donations

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Association is accepting donations to help pay for a glass case that will be used in the military item display being developed at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building in Rison.
Ideas for Rison Exchanged at Meeting

Ideas for Rison Exchanged at Meeting

Ideas for Rison Exchanged at Meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
RISON - About 40 people gave their ideas about how to make Rison a better place during a community “brainstorming” session hosted by Rison Shine Community Development Monday evening at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building in Rison.
YOUNG SWORN IN - Newly-appointed Rison Recorder/Treasuer Nadine Young (left) is sworn into office Wednesday morning by Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring.

YOUNG SWORN IN - Newly-appointed Rison Recorder/Treasuer Nadine Young (left) is sworn into office Wednesday morning by Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring.

Rison Appoints Young as Recorder; Applies for $517,401 in Grants

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
RISON - The Rison City Council unanimously approved appointing Nadine Young as the new recorder/treasurer for the City of Rison during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night.
Pioneer Village Fourth of July Celebration & Green House Cottages Fireworks

Pioneer Village Fourth of July Celebration & Green House Cottages Fireworks

Village, Cottages Hosting Fourth of July Events

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
RISON - This Friday, Fourth of July festivities will take place at the Pioneer Village at Rison and Green House Cottages.Beginning at 7 p.m. the Village will offer free hot dogs, homemade ice cream and watermelon.

State Police Ramping Up Visibility This Week

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On this Independence Day holiday weekend, make the honorable choice to drive sober or get a sober ride home. The Arkansas Highway Safety Office (AHSO) along with Arkansas law enforcement will partner with the U.S.