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Melody Spears with Trenna Kemp

Melody Spears with Trenna Kemp

Melody Spears Recalls Gary's 14 Years of Service as Judge

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
RISON - Melody Spears simply could not hold back her emotions last Wednesday when Re-New-ing Edinburg hosted a reception honoring her and her late husband, County Judge Gary Spears, inside the county judge's office at the courthouse.

Kingsland To Apply For $550,000 Grant

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
KINGSLAND - The Kingsland City Council approved the city's 2023 budget during its regular monthly meeting last Thursday and also approved three resolutions that will give Mayor Sharon Crosby permission to apply for a $550,000 wastewater grant through the state.

Quorum Court Will Meet This Monday

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court has moved its January meeting to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, due to a conflict with the New Year's Day holiday. The meeting will be held at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building rather than the courtroom inside the courthouse.
SANTA VISITS NEW EDINBURG - Jillian Luff sits on the lap of Santa Claus last Friday evening at the New Edinburg Community Center as her family tries to capture the moment with their phone cameras. The New Edinburg Community Center hosts Santa each year, providing children with free toys and treats. This year’s Santa visit was held last Friday and Saturday.

SANTA VISITS NEW EDINBURG - Jillian Luff sits on the lap of Santa Claus last Friday evening at the New Edinburg Community Center as her family tries to capture the moment with their phone cameras. The New Edinburg Community Center hosts Santa each year, providing children with free toys and treats. This year’s Santa visit was held last Friday and Saturday.

Christmas Time in Cleveland County

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Revival Dec. 28-30 at First Baptist

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
RISON - First Baptist Church will hold a nightly revival, Dec. 28-30 at 7 p.m. each night. The church is located at 302 Mockingbird Lane in Rison. Rev. Patrick Lockett of New Community Baptist Church of Pine Bluff will be the guest speaker.
Terms Ending December 31

Terms Ending December 31

Cummings Lays Out Plans for County

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
RISON - While Cleveland County has enjoyed some better than expected financial numbers over the past few years, incoming County Judge Jimmy Cummings said that could be changing as the reduced population figures from the 2020 census may finally be showing up in reduced revenue for the county.

Rison To Begin Search For Coach in January

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
RISON - Superintendent Craig Dupuy said the Cleveland County School District will begin its search for a new football coach in earnest once the Christmas break is over. He said he hopes to have the position filled by February, if possible.
2022 In Review

2022 In Review

COVID, Kingsland Water Tank Among 2022 Stories

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
RISON - From a record-breaking number of COVID cases to a random act of vandalism that ended up giving Kingsland international exposure, the first half of 2022 includes some memorable moments for Cleveland. Here is a look back at some of the top news over the first six months of the year.