Spears Proclaims County As 'Purple Heart County'

RISON - Cleveland County officially became a "Purple Heart County" with a formal proclamation made by County Judge Melody during Monday night's quorum court meeting.

Staff Illnesses Prompt AMI Days for CCSD

RISON - The Cleveland County School District announced Wednesday morning that it will be dismissing on-campus classes for Thursday and Friday, Dec. 8-9, and going to Alternative Means of Instruction (AMI) for those two days due to widespread illness among staff and students.

Share Grounds Kitchen In Rison Gets Upgrades

RISON - After the initial launch of the Share Grounds food processing kitchen at Rison happen to coincide with the start of the COVID pandemic in 2020, the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture's Cooperative Extension Service is re-launching the program designed to help aspiring food...

Influenza Cases Up In County, State

RISON - After experiencing a couple of seasons with lowerthan-usual cases of influenza, the flu seems to have rebounded this year as the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting a "very high" level of flu-like illnesses being reported across the state. In its latest weekly report from Nov.

Woodlawn Fire Department To Raise Monthly Dues Jan. 1

RISON - The Woodlawn Fire Department will be increasing its monthly fire membership dues from $3 to $5 per month beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Fire Chief Owen Rushing has announced.

Call 911 To Report Fires Rather Than Fire Stations

RISON - Residents of Cleveland County should dial 911 rather than their local fire department phone number when reporting a fire or other emergency.

Kingsland Hires Office Manager; Discusses for 2023 City Budget

KINGSLAND - The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved hiring Wendy James to the part-time position of city office manager Tuesday night while leaving the elected recorder/treasurer position vacant.

Cleveland County Cares Fund To Help Local Needy

RISON - With the holiday season fast approaching, the Cleveland County Care Fund is once again accepting donations to help local families in need have a Christmas this year as well as meet other pressing needs they may have.