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Three From County On UCA Dean's List

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,400 students who were named to the fall 2022 Dean's List. On the list from Cleveland County are: Kiara Golden of Kingsland, Brentlee Wilkins of Rison, and Jayne Williams of Rison.
Bob Abbott

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Bob Abbott Is Featured Arkansan on THV

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
PINE BLUFF - Bob Abbott of Pine Bluff was featured on THV 11's Arkansan of the Day segment Jan. 26. The segment highlighted Abbott's dedication and funding to kidney foundations, research and families in need.

Ham Radio Testing Feb. 18 at Carthage

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
RISON - Join the exciting world of ham radio! FCC Amateur Radio license tests will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at 1890 Pinchback Road in Carthage near Fordyce. Technician, General and Extra Class exams will be given.

Mt. Olivet To Host Food Bank Feb. 11

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
CALMER - Mount Olivet Methodist Church at Calmer will have its Food Bank from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, the church has announced. Mount Olivet is located at the Hwy. 63/ Hwy. 114 junction at Calmer. The food bank is held the second Saturday of each month..

USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Feb. 11 at Kingsland

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.
SLEET ACCUMULATION - What started out as freezing rain Tuesday transitioned into sleet and even some light snow as the day progressed. This shot taken along Parker Loop shows the sleet accumulation Tuesday afternoon near the Randall community. The sleet quickly covered local roadways resulting in slushy road conditions throughout the county. (Photo by Douglas Boultinghouse)

SLEET ACCUMULATION - What started out as freezing rain Tuesday transitioned into sleet and even some light snow as the day progressed. This shot taken along Parker Loop shows the sleet accumulation Tuesday afternoon near the Randall community. The sleet quickly covered local roadways resulting in slushy road conditions throughout the county. (Photo by Douglas Boultinghouse)

Freezing Rain, Sleet Impacts County

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
RISON - Toppled trees and power outages were a common problem across Cleveland County Tuesday and early Wednesday morning as the region was hit with its first significant ice storm in several years.

Quorum Court To Meet Monday at Veterans Building

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court is scheduled to have its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building at 404 Sycamore Street across from the courthouse in Rison.

First Customers Get Fiber Optic Internet Service

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
RISON - Rally Networks has started connecting its first business and residential customers to the new high-speed fiber optic internet service in Rison, bringing internet speeds that are significantly higher than what was previously available.

Kingsland Needs Rate Study Before Grant Work Begins

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
KINGSLAND - The City of Kingsland is having some difficulty in finding someone to conduct a water and sewer rate study, and as a result, it could have an impact as to when the city could begin construction on some wastewater improvements that would be funded by a proposed $500,000 grant.