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Small Business Workshop Set For Sept. 18 at Pine Bluff

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
PINE BLUFF - Providing small and emerging businesses in rural communities with the innovative skills, tools, and contacts needed to visualize creative pathways to grow their enterprises and better engage in job creation activities are the goals of an upcoming regional rural business conference to...
Jimmy Cummings

Jimmy Cummings

County Mourns Loss of County Judge Cummings

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
KINGSLAND - Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings, 66, died last Thursday afternoon, Aug. 28, while driving northbound in a county-owned pickup  along Hwy. 79 in Kingsland.According to reports from law enforcement at the scene, Cummings was traveling north along Hwy.
Justice Donnie Herring Presides Over Meeting

Justice Donnie Herring Presides Over Meeting

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Quorum Court Votes To Meet Sept. 22 To Address Vacancy

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court voted to hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, to a declare a vacancy in the county judge’s office following the passing of County Judge Jimmy Cummings last week.

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Poultry Testing Saturday at Livestock Barn

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County Fair Association will conduct poultry testing this Saturday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. in advance of the County Fair.The testing will take place in the Livestock Barn. Those attending should enter through Gate 3.For more information, call Frankie Harper at (870) 461-0396.
BLAIR JOINS COUNCIL - Before the start of last Thursday’s meeting, Justice of the Peace Ricky Neal swore in Suny Blair to take over the Ward 1, Position 1 seat on the four-member city council. She will complete the unexpired term of Sandra Laws, who resigned from the seat in May.  Blair will hold the position through Dec. 31, 2026, and is eligible to run for the seat next year.

BLAIR JOINS COUNCIL - Before the start of last Thursday’s meeting, Justice of the Peace Ricky Neal swore in Suny Blair to take over the Ward 1, Position 1 seat on the four-member city council. She will complete the unexpired term of Sandra Laws, who resigned from the seat in May.  Blair will hold the position through Dec. 31, 2026, and is eligible to run for the seat next year.

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Kingsland Closer To Annexing Store

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
KINGSLAND - Mayor Karen Wiscaver told the Kingsland City Council during its regular monthly meeting last Thursday that the city could soon be annexing the Dollar General store into the city limits, bringing a new stream of sales tax revenue into the city.

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CCSB Passes Millage Election Resolution

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board officially approved a resolution during a special called meeting Tuesday night to hold a special election on Nov. 18 to ask voters to approve a 6-mill tax increase to fund construction of a new gym.

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Roberts Reports Letters Having Impact on Unkempt Properties

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
RISON - During the Rison City Council meeting Tuesday evening, Mayor Charles Roberts reported that letters sent to owners of unkempt properties have been producing some results.According to Roberts, two property owners have already cut grass.
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Rison BBQ Cook Off Trophies

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Rison Barbeque Cookoff Saturday

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
RISON - Rison Shine Community Development will kick off the fall season and fair month with the Rison BBQ Cook-Off this Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.

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Macedonia MBC Launches Awana

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 7370 Hwy. 35 south of Rison, will have its Awana Launch beginning at 6 p.m. this Wednesday at the church.Macedonia’s Awana Launch will include a meal with dessert and snacks plus outside water activities.
Raphael Caldwell, Jr.

Raphael Caldwell, Jr.

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Rison Students of the Month: September 2025

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Raphael Caldwell, Jr.The Rison High School Student of the Month for September for grades 7-9 is Raphael Caldwell, Jr. Raphael is in the eighth grade and is the son of Jichella Young and Rock Caldwell.