Blood Drive Dec. 27 Sets Goal To Benefit Local Community Initiative

RISON - The Hop on Pop Memorial Blood Drive, organized by Stacy Walz, will take place Tuesday, Dec. 27 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Rison Baptist Church. This drive is part of Arkansas Blood Institute's Greater Good program.

Revival Dec. 28-30 at First Baptist

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.

Cummings Lays Out Plans for County

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

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.

COVID, Kingsland Water Tank Among 2022 Stories

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.

Government Offices Adjust Hours For Holidays

RISON - Local government offices will be adjusting their hours over the next two weeks to observe the Christmas and New Year holidays. Both the Cleveland County Courthouse and the City of Rison offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26 for Christmas, as well as Monday, Jan.

Herald Will Not Publish on Dec. 28 For Annual Break

RISON - The Cleveland County Herald will not be publishing the week of Dec. 26-30 due to the newspaper's annual Christmas break, publisher Britt Talent has announced. The newspaper office will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Dec. 30.

Totty Steps Down at Rison; Taking New Job at Wynne

RISON - Clay Totty, the longest-serving and winningest head footbal coach in Rison High School history, has resigned to become head football coach at Class 5A Wynne High School. The Cleveland County School Board meet in a special called meeting last Thursday night, Dec.

Bell, Rollins to Wed Jan. 21 at Bauxite

Mr. Nathan and Mrs. Bobbie Bell, of Rison, are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Julia 'Julie' Bell, to Justin Rollans, son of Mr. Dan and Mrs. LeAnn Rollans of East End, Arkansas.

New Trash Cans Being Delivered For New Service

RISON - Cleveland County will be entering into a new solid waste contract with Big Smith Waste, Inc. beginning Jan. 1, 2023.