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LAST MEETING - Mayor Sharon Crosby with a plaque presented to her during her last Kingsland City Council meeting on Dec. 20.

LAST MEETING - Mayor Sharon Crosby with a plaque presented to her during her last Kingsland City Council meeting on Dec. 20.

Crosby Resigning as Mayor of Kingsland Effective Dec. 31

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
KINGSLAND - Kingsland Mayor Sharon Crosby is serving her last day as mayor today (Tuesday, Dec. 31) after the Kingsland City Council reluctantly accepted her letter of resignation during its regular monthly meeting on Dec. 19.

Senate Approves Bill To Name Post Office After Johnny Cash

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Legislation in Congress to name the Kingsland Post Office after legendary American music icon and Kingsland native Johnny Cash is one step closer to becoming a reality after the U.S. Senate approved a bill to do so on Dec. 19.The U.S. Senate passed H.R.
FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR - Jason and Ashley Boyd (center) of Ris on were named the Cleveland County Farm Family of the Year 2024. The couple are pictured with two of their children Taylor (right) and Wyatt (front), Jason's mother, Pat (far left). Daughter Haley is not pictured. The family's dog Festus joined them for a photo after herding the cows.

FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR - Jason and Ashley Boyd (center) of Ris on were named the Cleveland County Farm Family of the Year 2024. The couple are pictured with two of their children Taylor (right) and Wyatt (front), Jason's mother, Pat (far left). Daughter Haley is not pictured. The family's dog Festus joined them for a photo after herding the cows.

Boyd Brings Diverse Experience To Cattle Operation

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
RISON - When it comes to agriculture in Cleveland County, most farm families will fall into one or a combination of three categories: poultry, cattle or timber.

Hop on Pop Blood Drive, Rison Shine BBQ Set for Jan. 7

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
RISON - The Hop on Pop Memorial Blood Drive will host a drive in Rison Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Rison Baptist Church, organizer Stacy Walz has announced.The drive is held through Our Blood Institute. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged by visiting obi.

Couple Donates Gift Bags To Cleveland County Cares

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
RISON - Local youth receiving Christmas presents through Cleveland County Cares will be getting an extra gift bag this year thanks to a local couple who decided to donate them to the fund after they were unable to give them away to students at Rison Elementary last week.