News Briefs

Local Students on ASU Honors Lists

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
JONESBORO – Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2025 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study.

Bridal Shower March 8 for Pesaresi, Gavin

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
HERBINE - A bridal shower, honoring Daniel Gavin, and Anna – Marie  Pesaresi , Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall  at Bethel #2 Missionary Baptist Church at Herbine. They are registered at Amazon, Target and Walmart.

Retired Teachers Meeting March 10

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
FORDYCE - The Cleveland/Dallas County Retired Teachers Association will meet on Tuesday, March 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the Dallas County Extension Office, 203 N. Clifton Street in Fordyce.
Bottom row, left to right: Braylie Socia, Ethan Adams, Jett Morrison, Jeremiah Mursewick, Cambry Stuckey, Bryson Arnold; Top row, left to right: Denaysia McCloud, Christian Lodua, Sawyer Easterling, Jacqueline Gazaway, Owen Grubb, Josie Towery, Naomi Mitchell, Emery Davis.

Bottom row, left to right: Braylie Socia, Ethan Adams, Jett Morrison, Jeremiah Mursewick, Cambry Stuckey, Bryson Arnold; Top row, left to right: Denaysia McCloud, Christian Lodua, Sawyer Easterling, Jacqueline Gazaway, Owen Grubb, Josie Towery, Naomi Mitchell, Emery Davis.

Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: January

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026

School Lunches for March 2-6

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Chicken pot pie, biscuit, mashed potatoes. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Texas caviar, fresh grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit, assorted chilled fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken taco, refried beans, Mexicali corn. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries.

2025 Tax Books Open for Payment

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patty Wilson has announced that the 2025 tax books are now open for those wanting to pay their 2025 real and personal property taxes. Payments can be made from 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
First Purple Martins Spotted in County

First Purple Martins Spotted in County

First Purple Martins Spotted in County

News Staff
Monday, February 23, 2026
The Herald has been notified of two sightings of purple martins in Cleveland County marking the arrival of the spring season.William Juckett spotted four martins Thursday evening, Feb. 19 on Hwy 189 N in Kingsland, noting they spent the night in the bird box at his house.
Bobby Lee Terry Memorial Golf Tournament

Bobby Lee Terry Memorial Golf Tournament

Bobby Terry Memorial Golf Tournament To Benefit Rison Booster Club

News Staff
Friday, February 20, 2026
PINE BLUFF - The second annual Bobby Lee Terry Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, May 2 at the Harbor Oaks Golf Course in Pine Bluff. This year's tournament benefits the Rison Booster Club.The cost is $300 per team for a four-man scramble. Each player will receive a goodie bag.
Free Program Feb. 28 for Low-Risk Retirement Investments

Free Program Feb. 28 for Low-Risk Retirement Investments

Free Program Feb. 28 for Low-Risk Retirement Investments

News Staff
Friday, February 20, 2026
Max Weiner of Little Rock, vice president of American Government Benefit Specialists, will be hosting a free session on retirement and benefits planning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 7370 Hwy. 35 South near Rison.