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WILSON CELEBRATES WIN - Angel Jacobs of Rison (left) snaps a photo of Harrell Wilson (fourth from the left against the wall) with his wife, children and grandchildren after he won Tuesday’s State Senate District 1 special primary election. He now faces Eudora Mayor Tomeka Butler, the uncontested Democratic nominee, in a special election on Nov. 3.

WILSON CELEBRATES WIN - Angel Jacobs of Rison (left) snaps a photo of Harrell Wilson (fourth from the left against the wall) with his wife, children and grandchildren after he won Tuesday’s State Senate District 1 special primary election. He now faces Eudora Mayor Tomeka Butler, the uncontested Democratic nominee, in a special election on Nov. 3.

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Wilson Dominates in District 1 Election

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
RISON - Harrell Wilson of the Staves community scored a convincing victory in Tuesday’s special primary election over Laura “Missy” Wardlaw of Hermitage to earn the Republican nomination to replace Ben Gilmore of Crossett for the State Senate District 1 seat.
Kingsland City Council Meeting

Kingsland City Council Meeting

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Kingsland Tables Proposed Building Permit Ordinance

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
KINGSLAND - An online petition opposing a proposed ordinance that would establish a building permit fee program for the City of Kingsland has been created after the Kingsland City Council decided to table the measure during in a special meeting last Thursday.
Cleveland County Extension Agents

Cleveland County Extension Agents

County Extension Agents Highlight Local Services, Community Programs

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
RISON - In a recent episode of the "Free Range Conversation" podcast hosted by Britt Talent, Douglas Boultinghouse, and Roy Phillips, Cleveland County Extension agents Austin Compton and David West detailed the wide range of research-backed educational programs and services offered through the...

School Lunches for Aug. 24-28, 2026

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday: Hamburger steak and gravy served with a fresh-baked whole-grain biscuit, mashed potatoes, beef gravy, seasoned corn and fresh carrots. Students may also choose chicken nuggets with a fresh-baked whole-grain biscuit.
Pictured left to right are Lucy Leopard, Wesleigh Leopard, Lauren Threlkeld, Harleigh Threlkeld and Brooksie Leopard. (Submitted by Sassy and Papa Les)

Pictured left to right are Lucy Leopard, Wesleigh Leopard, Lauren Threlkeld, Harleigh Threlkeld and Brooksie Leopard. (Submitted by Sassy and Papa Les)

Local Triathletes Soar at Broken Sword Event

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
CLARKSVILLE - Lauren Threlkeld finished first in her age group of 30-39 at the Clarksville Broken Sword Triathlon held this past weekend. She placed second overall in the female division. Following in her footsteps, her daughters brought home three youth triathlete medals for completing their races.
Cleveland County Judge Don Triplett (left) receives a Silver Safety Award from Misty Petrus, senior workers comp administrator for the Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC).

Cleveland County Judge Don Triplett (left) receives a Silver Safety Award from Misty Petrus, senior workers comp administrator for the Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC).

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Cleveland County Receives Safety Award

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
RISON - Cleveland County Judge Don Triplett (left) receives a Silver Safety Award from Misty Petrus, senior workers comp administrator for the Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC). Also present was Brandy McAllister, risk management director for the AAC.