USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Jan. 10 at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

Rison's Stuckey Named Class 3A All-State Cheer

RISON - Mallory Stuckey, a senior at Rison High School and RHS Cheer Captain, has been named an Arkansas 3A All-State Cheerleader. She is a two-time NCA All-American Cheerleader and has cheered for the wildcats for six years.

Conservation District Offers Scholarship For Local Students

RISON - The Cleveland County Conservation District is offering a $1,000 scholarship for a local high school student. In addition to the district scholarship, the winner will also be eligible to compete at both the regional and state level.

County Will Decide on New Judge Feb. 2

RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court approved resolutions declaring vacancies for the positions held by the late Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Dale Adair and the late District 6 Justice of the Peace Owen Rushing during its regular monthly meeting Monday night in Rison.

Brush Fire at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Kingsland Volunteer Fire Department responded to this brush fire that got out of control Sunday afternoon near the corner of First and Oak Streets in Kingsland. Mayor Karen Wiscaver said the fire department managed to keep it from spreading.

Glendale Fire Department Seeks Share of County’s Act 833 Funds

RISON - A representative of the Glendale Volunteer Fire Department approached the Cleveland County Quorum Court during its regular monthly meeting Monday night about what it would take for his department to get a share of the county’s Act 833 money since it provides fire protection for residents in...

Rison Water, Sewer Projects Nearing Final Completion

RISON - The finish line is now in sight as about $8.8 million in water and sewer improvements for the City of Rison are nearing completion.

Water Interruptions Possible Over Next Two Weeks in Rison

RISON - According to Rison Mayor Charles Roberts, water crews will be working on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays for the next two weeks to cap off old water lines and connect new ones, which may result in interruptions of water service to some customers.

CCSD Millage Election Among Top 2025 Stories

RISON - The passing of County Judge Jimmy Cummings and voters approving the Cleveland County School District’s request for a 6-mill tax increase to build a new gym were among the major events that highlighted the last half of 2025 in Cleveland County.

County Candidate Forum Seeking Local Questions

RISON - The Cleveland County Republican Committee will host a forum for Republican candidates in contested races for local offices. The forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 Hwy. 35 North near Rison.