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TAX CHANGES — The passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act last year will mean significant changes for some taxpayers this season. (Division of Agriculture graphic.)

TAX CHANGES — The passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act last year will mean significant changes for some taxpayers this season. (Division of Agriculture graphic.)

Big Beautiful Bill Brings Tax Changes

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
LITTLE ROCK — The passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act last year will mean significant changes for some taxpayers this season.

Rison United Methodist Food Pantry Moved To Friday

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
Due to the potential for winter precipitation on Saturday, Rison United Methodist Church has announced it is moving its Food Pantry distribution originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, to 8 a.m. this Friday, Jan. 23, at Rison United Methodist Church, 800 Main Street in Rison.
CLEVELAND COUNTY SPELLING BEE WINNERS - Rison Schools recently hosted the Cleveland County Spelling Bee. Pictured are: George Lodua, 1st place; Ester Sung, 2nd place; Victor Hu, 3rd place. George Lodua will advance to the state competition on March 7 at The Vines Center in Little Rock. CCSD appreciates FBT Bank for sponsoring our county competition.

CLEVELAND COUNTY SPELLING BEE WINNERS - Rison Schools recently hosted the Cleveland County Spelling Bee. Pictured are: George Lodua, 1st place; Ester Sung, 2nd place; Victor Hu, 3rd place. George Lodua will advance to the state competition on March 7 at The Vines Center in Little Rock. CCSD appreciates FBT Bank for sponsoring our county competition.

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Cleveland County Spelling Bee Winners

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Monday, January 19, 2026
WINTER BLUES — If you have persistent feelings of fatigue and moodiness during the cold temperatures and short daylight hours of winter, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. (Division of Agriculture graphic.)

WINTER BLUES — If you have persistent feelings of fatigue and moodiness during the cold temperatures and short daylight hours of winter, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. (Division of Agriculture graphic.)

Extension Offers Tips to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder

Rebekah Hall Ua Division Of Agriculture
Friday, January 16, 2026
LITTLE ROCK — Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a common effect of winter’s cold temperatures and short daylight hours. While sunlight, exercise and healthy eating can help, more serious cases may warrant a trip to the doctor.
Cleveland County Jail Certification - Page 1

Cleveland County Jail Certification - Page 1

Clarification: Cleveland County Jail Is Certified

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Sheriff Jack Rodgers clarified today (Thursday, Jan. 15) that  the Cleveland County Jail located inside the Joe Paul King Law Enforcement Center at the courthouse complex in Rison is certified by the state.

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Woodlawn Accepts Budget for Cafeteria Project

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board approved a “conceptional budget” of a little more than $1.2 million to expand the school cafeteria while giving Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock permission to begin working on plans for a new career education center on the high school campus.
The blue lines represent where the fiber optic internet network will be extending from the existing infrastructure in Kingsland and Rison.

The blue lines represent where the fiber optic internet network will be extending from the existing infrastructure in Kingsland and Rison.

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Rally Begins Work on Extending Fiber Optic Network in County

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
RISON - Rally Networks, the parent company of Cleveland County Telephone, announced this week that the company will soon begin construction to extend its fiber optic internet network beyond its current service areas in Kingsland and Rison.
Keden Shrum (center) with daughter Ragan (left) and wife Chandra (right)

Keden Shrum (center) with daughter Ragan (left) and wife Chandra (right)

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Shrum Prefers ‘Community Policing’ for Sheriff’s Office

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
(Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles based on the Free Range Conversation podcasts the Herald will be conducting with candidates for Cleveland County Sheriff and Cleveland County Judge. Our intentions are to interview each of the candidates before the March 3 primary election.