Nominees Could Be Decided Via Election or Convention

Whoever is selected to fill the unexpired term of District 1 State Senator Ben Gilmore could come through a special election or a convention of the respective political parties.

Harrell Wilson To Seek District 1 State Senate Seat

RISON -  Harrell Wilson of the Staves community announced Monday his intentions to seek the District 1 State Senate seat being left vacant by the resignation of Republican State Senator Ben Gilmore of Crossett, who is joining the Attorney General’s office. Wilson is running as a Republican.

‘Missy’ Wardlaw Announces Bid For District 1 Seat

HERMITAGE - Laura “Missy” Wardlaw, a Republican from the Bradley County community of the Johnsville, announced last Friday that she will seek the Arkansas State Senate District 1 seat being left vacant by Republican Ben Gilmore of Crossett.

Kingsland Votes To Move Pavilion To City Playground

KINGSLAND - The Kingsland City Council decided during a special called meeting Tuesday night to move a proposed outdoor pavilion from the “pole yard” property next to the railroad tracks to the city’s playground property behind Kingsland School, Mayor Samantha Johnson reported.

New Edinburg Area Could See Fiber Install Begin in Early 2027

RISON - Little Rock-based internet service provider Aristotle told the Cleveland County Broadband Committee Monday that construction of an underground fiber optic network for the New Edinburg area could begin within the first quarter of 2027.

Celebrations, Fireworks Set for Saturday in Rison

RISON - Two local events and a fireworks show will be held this Saturday in Rison as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.American Legion Post 83 will host a “Fourth of July Community Celebration” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bears Are Out, But Encounters Uncommon

MONTICELLO - As Arkansans spend more time outdoors during the summer months, wildlife experts say residents may notice an increase in black bear sightings, but they emphasize that bears are generally wary of people and rarely pose a threat.

Rison Shine Plans Christmas in July Shop Local Campaign

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. is spreading holiday cheer in the heat of summer with its Christmas in July campaign to support local businesses.July 1 through July 25, shoppers who spend money at local businesses will be entered in a drawing to win cash prizes of $175, $75 or $50.

Draft State Highway Plan Includes Upgrades for County

LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas State Highway Commission has released the Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for Federal Fiscal Years 2027-2030.The proposed plan includes pavement preservation programs for portions of Hwy. 8, Hwy. 79 and Hwy. 167 in Cleveland County.

Kickstart Kingsland Hosting Fourth of July Bingo, Spaghetti Supper

KINGSLAND - Kickstart Kingsland polled the community and decided to host bingo every other Saturday and plans to kick off the games with a special Fourth of July game this Saturday, July 4.The game starts at 5 p.m. at the old Kingsland school, 16650 US-79.