Quorum Court Splits on Prosecutor Staff

RISON - By a split vote, the Cleveland County Quorum Court approved a motion Monday night to fund one-third of the cost a new staff member within the prosecutor’s office who will be dedicated to processing criminal cases for Cleveland, Calhoun and Dallas counties to expedite the time those cases go...

County Seeking New Bids for Buildings

RISON - County Judge Jimmy Cummings recommended to the Cleveland County Quorum Court that the county seek another round of bids after the first round of bids for three building projects came in much higher than expected.

Roberts Preparing Notice Letters For Owners of Unkempt Properties

RISON - Mayor Charles Roberts told the Rison City Council Tuesday night that he is currently working on letters that will go out to the owners of unkempt properties in the city, but acknowledged that the state legislature is working on legislation now that could impact the way local governments...

Kingsland Sets First Target for Clean-Up

KINGSLAND - New Kingsland Mayor Karen Wiscaver has identified the first property she intends to have cleaned up in an effort to begin earnestly enforcing the city’s existing ordinances regarding the unkempt properties within the Kingsland city limits.

Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday

Readers are reminded to “spring forward” this Saturday night at bedtime since Daylight Saving Time will officially begin at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 9. Set your clocks one hour ahead. Daylight Saving Time will  last for 240 days, expiring on Nov. 2.

Purple Martin Seen Feb. 25 at Staves

RISON - Ronald Thompson of the Staves community was the first Cleveland County resident to report the sighting of purple martin to the Herald. He said encountered the bird on Tuesday, Feb. 25, outside his home.

Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare Mental Health Advocacy Awards Dinner April 12

PINE BLUFF – Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare System (SABHS) is pleased to announce the first Mental Health Advocacy Awards Dinner, to be held at the Pine Bluff Country Club on April 12 at 6 p.m.

Jury Renders Guilty Verdict in Firearm Possession Case

RISON - Gregory Patrick, 60, of the Rowell community, was sentenced to seven years in prison after a Cleveland County jury found him guilty of possession of a firearm by certain person in Cleveland County Circuit Court last Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the courthouse in Rison.

2024 Tax Books Open for Payment

RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patty Wilson has announced that the 2024 tax books are now open for those wanting to pay their 2024 real and personal property taxes. Payments can be made from 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m.

Cattleman’s Association Meeting March 27

RISON - The Cleveland County Cattleman’s Association will meet Thursday, March 27 at 6 p.m.  at the Fairgrounds Meeting Room. David West will demonstrate sprayer calibration.   A meal will be provided by 4M Equipment.