USDA Commodities To Be Distributed July 11 at Kingsland

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11, one hour earlier due to summer heat.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

New Cemetery Meeting, Fish Fry Set For Saturday

RISON - The New Cemetery at Rison will be meeting at 11 a.m. this Saturday, July 11, at First Baptist Church near the fairgrounds. Following the meeting, there will be a fish fry fundraiser at the church to help raise money for the upkeep of the cemetery.

Pioneer Village Holding Drawing for Yeti Cooler

RISON - The Pioneer Village is holding a drawing for a Yeti Cooler stuffed with goodies including gift certificates, candles, clothing and more!Tickets are $3 each or five for $10 and can be purchased at My Berry Patch in Rison, the Cleveland County Herald office, or at the Village during events.

Arkansas National Guard Fly Over Visits Rison

RISON - A massive C-130 Hercules begins to bank toward Star City after passing over the Cleveland County Courthouse in downtown Rison in this shot taken Tuesday morning from Veterans Park.

District 1 Senator Gilmore Stepping Down

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Friday that District 1 State Senator Ben Gilmore of Crossett has joined his staff as senior advisor.

Nominees Could Be Decided Via Election or Convention

Whoever is selected to fill the unexpired term of District 1 State Senator Ben Gilmore could come through a special election or a convention of the respective political parties.

Harrell Wilson To Seek District 1 State Senate Seat

RISON -  Harrell Wilson of the Staves community announced Monday his intentions to seek the District 1 State Senate seat being left vacant by the resignation of Republican State Senator Ben Gilmore of Crossett, who is joining the Attorney General’s office. Wilson is running as a Republican.

‘Missy’ Wardlaw Announces Bid For District 1 Seat

HERMITAGE - Laura “Missy” Wardlaw, a Republican from the Bradley County community of the Johnsville, announced last Friday that she will seek the Arkansas State Senate District 1 seat being left vacant by Republican Ben Gilmore of Crossett.

Kingsland Votes To Move Pavilion To City Playground

KINGSLAND - The Kingsland City Council decided during a special called meeting Tuesday night to move a proposed outdoor pavilion from the “pole yard” property next to the railroad tracks to the city’s playground property behind Kingsland School, Mayor Samantha Johnson reported.

New Edinburg Area Could See Fiber Install Begin in Early 2027

RISON - Little Rock-based internet service provider Aristotle told the Cleveland County Broadband Committee Monday that construction of an underground fiber optic network for the New Edinburg area could begin within the first quarter of 2027.