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Kingsland Approves Buying Fire Truck

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
KINGSLAND - The Kingsland City Council approved a motion to spend up to $55,000 to buy a used fire truck that will serve as a back-up pumper for the Kingsland Volunteer Fire Department.
Pictured are Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department investigator Jakeb Croy and Deputy Stewart “Pic” Pickering with eight boxes of unused medications collected from within the county. (Photo compliments of Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department)

Pictured are Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department investigator Jakeb Croy and Deputy Stewart “Pic” Pickering with eight boxes of unused medications collected from within the county. (Photo compliments of Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department)

Sheriff's Department Conducts Drug Take-Back

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Sheriff's Department recently participated in the Statewide Drug Take-Back Program. The program gives citizens a secure location to dispose of unused medications. Those medications were taken to the department's dispatch center within the County Jail.

Cleveland County Clean-Up is Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
RISON - The annual Cleveland County Clean Up will be held Saturday, May 2 across the county from 9 a.m. to noon, sponsored by the Cleveland County Master Gardeners and County Cultivators in partnership with Keep Arkansas Beautiful.Three locations will be set up as meeting points.
Pictured are Loletia Terry, Dot Hart, Brenda Hendrix, Bobby Macon, Angela Yarnell, Barbara Cox, Kymberly Yarnell, Treill Meeks and Mary Vallance.

Pictured are Loletia Terry, Dot Hart, Brenda Hendrix, Bobby Macon, Angela Yarnell, Barbara Cox, Kymberly Yarnell, Treill Meeks and Mary Vallance.

Why Knots EHC Club Quilt of Valor Presentation

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
QUILT OF VALOR PRESENTATION - The Quilt of Valor Foundation, Never Forgotten in Arkansas, recognized Bobby Macon, US Army E5, by presenting him with a handmade quilt donated by the Why Knots EHC Project Club. This gift honors his service to our nation.

School Lunches for May 4-8

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Chicken pot pie, fresh baked whole grain biscuit. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Mashed potatoes, fresh grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken taco. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries. Sides: Refried beans, Mexicali corn.

Compton, Walz Will Speak To County GOP on May 12

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
RISON - The Republican Party of Cleveland County has announced the speakers for its next  monthly meetings that take place a noon the second Tuesday of each month in the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street in Rison:•    May 12: Austin Compton, family and consumer science agent for...
Maisyn Berg (K), Kenzee Hunter (9) and Effie Scharf (4) all won first place for their grade levels.

Maisyn Berg (K), Kenzee Hunter (9) and Effie Scharf (4) all won first place for their grade levels.

Woodlawn Students Featured in Art Exhibition

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The annual Southeast Regional Art Educators Exhibition and Competition was held recently at the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus. Over 100 entries competed with Woodlawn students placing in eight of 13 entries.
2026 Precipitation Totals for Cleveland County

2026 Precipitation Totals for Cleveland County

Burn Ban Stays In Place As Drought Persists

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
RISON - While the county did receive some rainfall Saturday, County Judge Don Triplett said the burn ban he placed for Cleveland County on March 23 remains in place as drought conditions persist.
THE FIRST FIRST RESPONDER - Communications Coordinator for the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department Erica Best is one of the first voices someone will hear in the moment of a crisis. Best shares her experiences over nearly 30 years as a dispatcher in the latest episode of the Free Range Conversations podcast, streaming now.

THE FIRST FIRST RESPONDER - Communications Coordinator for the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department Erica Best is one of the first voices someone will hear in the moment of a crisis. Best shares her experiences over nearly 30 years as a dispatcher in the latest episode of the Free Range Conversations podcast, streaming now.

Voice in the Chaos: 911 Dispatchers Recognized as First Responders

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
RISON - In a move that mirrors a growing national effort, the Cleveland County Quorum Court recently passed a resolution officially declaring 911 dispatchers as first responders.