Four from County UCA Presidential Scholars

CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,200 students who were named as Presidential Scholars.From Rison are: Brentlee Wilkins, Isabelle Vinson, Michael Rice and Benjamin Sowrheaver.Students must achieve a 4.

Why Knots Club Presents Quilts to Sheriff

RISON - The 'Why Knots' Extension Homemakers Club presented six comfort quilts to Sheriff Jack Rodgers of the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department, Monday January 19.

School Lunches for Jan. 26-30

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Golden crispy chicken strips, macaroni and cheese. Classics: Cheeseburger, fiies. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries.

Potter Named to UCA Dean's List

CONWAY - Audrey Potter of Rison, was named to the fall 2025 Dean's List at the University of Central Arkansas.Potter was among more than 1,600 students named to the fall 2025 Dean's List.Eligibility on the Dean's List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours.

Our Blood Institute Issues Urgent Call for Type O Donors

Our Blood Institute is in critical need of type O blood donors, with supplies of both O-positive and Onegative blood at low levels following the holidays. With patients living in the balance every day, O donors are needed now to support hospitals and emergency responders.

Local Candidates Forum Slated for Tuesday

RISON - The Cleveland County Republican Party will be hosting a political forum featuring the candidates running for Cleveland County Judge and Cleveland County Sheriff beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the Family Life Center at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church at Rison.

Herald to Offer Live Stream of Tuesday's Political Forum

RISON - The Cleveland County Herald plans to offer a live stream through its Facebook page of the Cleveland County Republican Party’s Candidates Forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, publisher Britt Talent has announced.

Freeman Brings Narcotics Experience To Cleveland County Sheriff’s Race

(Editors Note: This is the second in a series of podcasts and articles featuring the candidates running for Cleveland County Sheriff. The interview can be streamed on Apple Podcast, Spotify or over www.clevelandcountyherald.

Sinclair Wants To Spur Business, Residential Growth as Judge

(Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of podcasts and articles featuring the candidates running for Cleveland County Judge. The interview can be streamed on Apple Podcast, Spotify or over www.clevelandcountyherald.

County Bracing For Winter Storm

RISON - Cleveland County as well as all surrounding counties were placed under a winter storm watch by the National Weather Service (NWS) on Tuesday afternoon.According to the NWS, a “high impact winter weather event” is expected to occur between 6 p.m. Friday night, Jan. 23, through 6 a.m.