RISON - From a record-breaking number of COVID cases to a random act of vandalism that ended up giving Kingsland international exposure, the first half of 2022 includes some memorable moments for Cleveland. Here is a look back at some of the top news over the first six months of the year.
January
Cleveland County shattered its previous record highs for the COVID-19 coronavirus early in January as the county saw 132 new cases for the seven-day period ending Tuesday, Jan. 11, and a record-high 168 active cases as of Tuesday, Jan. 11. The previous high was 120 active cases on Feb. 10, 2021. Meanwhile, the first shipment of athome tests for the COVID-19 coronavirus arrive in Cleveland County.
Mayor Vernon Dollar told the Rison City Council during its regular monthly meeting that he will be stepping down as mayor. Dollar's decision to leave comes after he was asked to retire during a special called meeting held Dec. 16, 2021.
James Germaine Jackson, 36, of New Edinburg, was found dead of an apparent gunshot late Saturday night, Jan. 1, in the driveway of a residence on Old School Road in New Edinburg. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Department reported that Jackson was involved in an altercation with a another man.
Mary Elizabeth Clark, 59, of Rowell, was killed while Stephen Vonnie Clark, 60, of Rowell, was injured when the Jeep Wrangler they were in left the road and crashed into a fence and two trees along Hwy. 63 south of Rowell, Arkansas State Police reported. The accident occurred at about 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, just after a strong cold front brought sleet and snow to the county.
Cleveland County Treasurer Wanda Leopard reported during the January quorum court meeting that the county general budget will start 2022 with $119,560.14 more than it started 2021 with.
Land deeds dating back to the founding of Cleveland County in 1873 can be searched online after the final 64 record books we...
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