Rison FBLA Attends National Conference in San Antonio

RISON - Members of the Rison High School and Rison Junior High FBLA chapters recently returned from the FBLA National Leadership Conference held June 29–July 2, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.

Drought, Heat Taking Toll On Arkansas Timber Industry

By Ryan McGeeney, UA Division of Agriculture MONTICELLO, Ark. — The drought that has affected Arkansas and surrounding states for more than a year has had an impact on every sector of the region’s agriculture, including timber stands throughout the South.

Busy Bee EH Club To Host Game/Fun Day This Thursday

KINGSLAND - Arkansas Extension Homemakers Busy Bee Crafters of Kingsland will have their monthly bingo/game fun day on from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at Kingsland City Hall.  All are invited to attend. Snacks are available. Prizes for games if you win.No charge to play!

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed July 11 at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11, one hour earlier due to summer heat.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

New Cemetery Meeting, Fish Fry Set For Saturday

RISON - The New Cemetery at Rison will be meeting at 11 a.m. this Saturday, July 11, at First Baptist Church near the fairgrounds. Following the meeting, there will be a fish fry fundraiser at the church to help raise money for the upkeep of the cemetery.

Pioneer Village Holding Drawing for Yeti Cooler

RISON - The Pioneer Village is holding a drawing for a Yeti Cooler stuffed with goodies including gift certificates, candles, clothing and more!Tickets are $3 each or five for $10 and can be purchased at My Berry Patch in Rison, the Cleveland County Herald office, or at the Village during events.

Arkansas National Guard Fly Over Visits Rison

RISON - A massive C-130 Hercules begins to bank toward Star City after passing over the Cleveland County Courthouse in downtown Rison in this shot taken Tuesday morning from Veterans Park.

District 1 Senator Gilmore Stepping Down

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Friday that District 1 State Senator Ben Gilmore of Crossett has joined his staff as senior advisor.

Nominees Could Be Decided Via Election or Convention

Whoever is selected to fill the unexpired term of District 1 State Senator Ben Gilmore could come through a special election or a convention of the respective political parties.

Harrell Wilson To Seek District 1 State Senate Seat

RISON -  Harrell Wilson of the Staves community announced Monday his intentions to seek the District 1 State Senate seat being left vacant by the resignation of Republican State Senator Ben Gilmore of Crossett, who is joining the Attorney General’s office. Wilson is running as a Republican.