Rally Begins Work on Extending Fiber Optic Network in County

RISON - Rally Networks, the parent company of Cleveland County Telephone, announced this week that the company will soon begin construction to extend its fiber optic internet network beyond its current service areas in Kingsland and Rison.

CCSD Votes To Start Seeking Construction Manager for New Gym

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board voted Monday night during its regular monthly meeting to begin the process of hiring a construction manager to oversee the construction of the new gym at the Rison School campus.

Shrum Prefers ‘Community Policing’ for Sheriff’s Office

(Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles based on the Free Range Conversation podcasts the Herald will be conducting with candidates for Cleveland County Sheriff and Cleveland County Judge. Our intentions are to interview each of the candidates before the March 3 primary election.

Only Republicans, ‘Optional’ Can Vote in GOP Primary

RISON - Anyone who is registered as a Democrat will have to change their party affiliation to  Republican or “optional” in order to vote in the upcoming March 3 Republican primary election.

School Lunches for Jan. 19-23

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Turkey hot dog. Classics: Cheeseburger, curly fries. Sides: Curly fries, seasoned peas and carrots. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken and cheese crispito, salsa. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, curly fries.

AARP: How Early Lung Cancer Screening Inspired Lifelong Advocate

AARP Note: This article is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company. Melinda McKnight is in a paid partnership with Lilly and has been compensated for her time.

Kingsland’s Butler Earns OBU Honor

ARKADELPHIA - Kalyn Butler of Kingsland has been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, the university has announced.To qualify for the President’s List, a student must compile a 4.

Pesticide Applicator Training Jan. 27

RISON - The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Pesticide Applicator Training session on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, beginning promptly at 6 p.m.Each participant will be charged a $20 training fee which will go towards training materials.

Mobile Blood Drive In Rison Jan. 30

RISON - Our Blood Institute will host a blood drive Friday, Jan. 30 at Rison High School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in its Bloodmobile.To deliver the best blood drive experience, we encourage donors to schedule appointments.  For donors to schedule an appointment, follow this link: https://www.

Brent Morris Named to SNHU President's List

MANCHESTER, NH - Brent Morris of Rison has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Fall 2025 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.