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Laura “Missy” Wardlaw

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‘Missy’ Wardlaw Announces Bid For District 1 Seat

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

HERMITAGE - Laura “Missy” Wardlaw, a Republican from the Bradley County community of the Johnsville, announced last Friday that she will seek the Arkansas State Senate District 1 seat being left vacant by Republican Ben Gilmore of Crossett.

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Kingsland Votes To Move Pavilion To City Playground

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

KINGSLAND - The Kingsland City Council decided during a special called meeting Tuesday night to move a proposed outdoor pavilion from the “pole yard” property next to the railroad tracks to the city’s playground property behind Kingsland School, Mayor Samantha Johnson reported.

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New Edinburg Area Could See Fiber Install Begin in Early 2027

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

RISON - Little Rock-based internet service provider Aristotle told the Cleveland County Broadband Committee Monday that construction of an underground fiber optic network for the New Edinburg area could begin within the first quarter of 2027.

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Celebrations, Fireworks Set for Saturday in Rison

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

RISON - Two local events and a fireworks show will be held this Saturday in Rison as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.American Legion Post 83 will host a “Fourth of July Community Celebration” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BEARWISE — Wildlife experts emphasize that bears are typically more interested in avoiding people than interacting with them. (Photo by Bob Black of Ashdown, Ark.)

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Bears Are Out, But Encounters Uncommon

Traci Rushing Ua Division Of Agriculture

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

MONTICELLO - As Arkansans spend more time outdoors during the summer months, wildlife experts say residents may notice an increase in black bear sightings, but they emphasize that bears are generally wary of people and rarely pose a threat.

Christmas in July

Rison Shine Plans Christmas in July Shop Local Campaign

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

RISON - Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. is spreading holiday cheer in the heat of summer with its Christmas in July campaign to support local businesses.July 1 through July 25, shoppers who spend money at local businesses will be entered in a drawing to win cash prizes of $175, $75 or $50.

Highway Improvement Plan

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Draft State Highway Plan Includes Upgrades for County

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas State Highway Commission has released the Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for Federal Fiscal Years 2027-2030.The proposed plan includes pavement preservation programs for portions of Hwy. 8, Hwy. 79 and Hwy. 167 in Cleveland County.

Kickstart Kingsland Hosting Fourth of July Bingo, Spaghetti Supper

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Monday, June 29, 2026

KINGSLAND - Kickstart Kingsland polled the community and decided to host bingo every other Saturday and plans to kick off the games with a special Fourth of July game this Saturday, July 4.The game starts at 5 p.m. at the old Kingsland school, 16650 US-79.

Screw Worm Larva

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Webinar July 2 To Focus On New World Screwworm

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

LITTLE ROCK — Following the confirmation of New World screwworm in a Texas calf, a July 2 webinar hosted by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture will address concerns about animal and public health.

Deer Blind on display at Rison City Hall

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Rison Fire Department Holding Drawing for Deer Blind

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

RISON - The Rison Fire Department is hosting a drawing for a deer blind built by father-son duo Bill and Greg Walters as a fundraiser for the Fire Department. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 26 and are $5 each or five for $20.