District 1 State Senate Special Primary Tuesday

Missy Wardlaw(Editor’s Note: The two candidates running for the Republican nomination to fill the unexpired term of District 1 State Senator Ben Gilmore were asked a series of questions regarding issues facing Cleveland County and Southeast Arkansas. These are their responses.

GOP District 1 State Senate Race To Be Decided This Tuesday

RISON - The special Republican primary election for District 1 State Senate between  Laura “Missy” Wardlaw of Hermitage and Harrell Wilson of the Staves community will be this Tuesday, Aug. 18, at locations across the county.

King Addresses Ambulance Response To Medical Episode, Gives Construction Updates

RISON - Superintendent Davy King told the Cleveland County School Board Monday that he met with officials from Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc.

Kingsland Council To Hold Special Meeting Thursday

KINGSLAND - Mayor Samantha Johnson announced Tuesday that there will be a special meeting of the Kingsland City Council at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at Kingsland City Hall.

Pioneer Village Releases Warrant List for Jail-N-Bail Fundraiser, Fish Fry Aug. 27

RISON - To help raise the funds for its new Heritage Hall project, the Pioneer Village is locking up some members of the community in its jail Thursday, Aug. 27 in conjunction with a Leon’s Catfish Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m.

Woodlawn Cafeteria Starts New Year With Temporary Wall

RISON - Students returning to Woodlawn School today will notice a new look inside the cafeteria as a temporary wall has been installed to separate it from the construction going on outside for the new addition.

Sheriff’s Department Investigates Possible CCSD School Threat

RISON - Lt. Brad Young of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department announced through a social media post Tuesday afternoon that officers investigated a possible threat involving a student concerning the Cleveland County School District.At approximately 2:30 p.m.

Fish Fry Benefit Planned Sept. 21 for Wesley Chapel

PINE BLUFF - A fish fry fundraiser benefiting Wesley Chapel Church and Cemetery at Randall is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m.The fish fry will be set up at John and Doris Vailes’ Glass Shop, 10639 Hwy. 63, in Pine Bluff, just north of the Cleveland/Jefferson County Line.

How to Help Kids Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety

LITTLE ROCK — As families prepare for a new school year, an extension expert says it’s important for parents to instill resilience and respect in their children to help them cope with new challenges and difficult feelings.

EASI Celebrates Two AEMTA Award Recipients

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc. (EASI) is proud to announce that two members of our team have received statewide recognition from the Arkansas EMT Association (AEMTA). Josh Bishop, President and CEO of Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc.