Historical Society Resumes April 20

RISON - The Cleveland County Historical Society will start its spring meeting schedule Thursday, April 20. Watch for coming announcements in the Herald for meeting times and planned monthly presentations.

Homesteading Conference Returns to Rison March 25

RISON - The Arkansas Homesteading Conference, presented by the Herald, will be held Saturday, March 25, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.

Veterans Can Now Access Disability Benefits Online

WASHINGTON - Veterans can now access their disability benefit claim decision notice letters electronically on VA.gov, empowering them to quickly and easily see their disability decisions.

Hwy. 35 Fire Dept. Offers Help with Storm Clean Up

RISON - The Hwy 35 Volunteer Fire Department is offering help cleaning up trees and limbs after the recent storms. Call Aaron Burchan at (870) 820-4966 to make an appointment.

Sheriff Deputies to Get Pay Raise

RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court unanimously approved a request by Sheriff Jack Rodgers Monday night to increase deputy pay by about 15 percent to make the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department more competitive with other departments in the region when it comes to hiring officers.

Backwoods Poultry Show Saturday at Fairgrounds

RISON - Entries from as far away as Iowa are expected to be in Backwoods Poultry Show set for this Saturday at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison. The public is invited to attend and admission is free. Gates will open at 9 a.m. and concessions will be available.

Storm Hammers Downtown Rison

RISON - Straight line winds estimated at 85 mph is what the National Weather Service believes caused of some widespread damage to businesses in downtown Rison last Wednesday night, March 1, according to local officials.

Saeler To Challenge Taylor For CCSB Zone 3 Position

RISON - The Zone 3 seat on the Cleveland County School Board will have a contested race this year as the incumbent, Kelly Taylor of Kingsland, is being challenged by Steven Austin Saeler of Kingsland.

Rison Council Approves New Planning Commission

RISON - The Rison City Council unanimously approved Mayor Charles Roberts’ request Tuesday night to organize a planning commission that will look at ways to develop the city for residential, commercial and industrial growth.

National Guard Invites Public to Military Experience Event This Thursday

SHERIDAN - The Arkansas Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion invite residents of Rison, Fordyce, Sheridan, East End and Poyen that are ages 16-35 to the 216th Military Police Guard Experience this Thursday, March 9 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at 91 County Road 74, Sheridan, AR 72150.