Kingsland Victims Being Remembered For Heroic Efforts

RISON - Callie Weems and Roy Sturgis, both of Kingsland, are being remembered for their heroic actions during last Friday's deadly mass shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce.Weems, 23, and Sturgis, 50, were two of the four fatalities that resulted from the shooting.Col.

First Food Truck Friday Success; Organizers Planning to Add Trucks

RISON - The first Food Truck Friday event held this past Friday, June 21, has been deemed a success by organizers within Rison Shine Community Development and the Pioneer Village.The event is a joint venture between the two organizations under Kickstart Cleveland County.

People With Local Ties Recall Near Misses at Fordyce Shooting

RISON - While Cleveland County residents were among the victims of last Friday's deadly mass shooting at the Mad Butcher in Fordyce, there were also others from the county who narrowly missed being part of the tragic event.

Herald Launching New Free Range Podcast July 3

RISON - The Cleveland County Herald is expanding into a new media platform next week with the launch of its first podcast, Free Range Conversations, publisher Britt Talent has announced.The podcast will feature in-depth conversations covering a wide range of local topics and guests.

Murder Trial Now Underway at Rison

RISON - A jury was seated and the trial began in Cleveland County Circuit Court Tuesday in the first degree murder trial of Emily Brown, accused of killing Christopher Miller, 38, of Greenwood, on Aug. 6, 2022, at a residence in the Macedonia community about seven miles south of Rison.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry June 22

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 22.  The church holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.

First Baptist 'Inviting Brothers' Service Set for June 30

RISON - First Baptist Church’s Sister to Sister Program will hold an “Inviting Brothers” service Sunday, June 30 at 2:30 p.m., Pastor Terry Reams, Sr. has announced.Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

RUMC Dorey’s Fundraiser July 11

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will hold its Community Outreach Fundraiser Thursday, July 11 with catering from Dorey's Catfish.Plates will be available from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church parking lot.

New Edinburg Class of ‘57 Reunion June 22

NEW EDINBURG - Once again the New Edinburg Class of 1957 would like to extend an invitation to another gathering  June 22.  “We'll meet at the Bridge Creek Lodge which John L. McClellan so graciously puts out the red carpet!” said Norma McCoy.

Rodgers Family Reunion June 22

RISON - The Rodgers Family Reunion will be held Saturday, June 22 at Pleasant Ridge Church with a potluck and noon.For more info, contact Derrell Rodgers at (870) 615-1148.