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Cleveland County Extension Agents

County Extension Agents Highlight Local Services, Community Programs

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
RISON - In a recent episode of the "Free Range Conversation" podcast hosted by Britt Talent, Douglas Boultinghouse, and Roy Phillips, Cleveland County Extension agents Austin Compton and David West detailed the wide range of research-backed educational programs and services offered through the...

School Lunches for Aug. 24-28, 2026

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday: Hamburger steak and gravy served with a fresh-baked whole-grain biscuit, mashed potatoes, beef gravy, seasoned corn and fresh carrots. Students may also choose chicken nuggets with a fresh-baked whole-grain biscuit.
Pictured left to right are Lucy Leopard, Wesleigh Leopard, Lauren Threlkeld, Harleigh Threlkeld and Brooksie Leopard. (Submitted by Sassy and Papa Les)

Pictured left to right are Lucy Leopard, Wesleigh Leopard, Lauren Threlkeld, Harleigh Threlkeld and Brooksie Leopard. (Submitted by Sassy and Papa Les)

Local Triathletes Soar at Broken Sword Event

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
CLARKSVILLE - Lauren Threlkeld finished first in her age group of 30-39 at the Clarksville Broken Sword Triathlon held this past weekend. She placed second overall in the female division. Following in her footsteps, her daughters brought home three youth triathlete medals for completing their races.
Cleveland County Judge Don Triplett (left) receives a Silver Safety Award from Misty Petrus, senior workers comp administrator for the Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC).

Cleveland County Judge Don Triplett (left) receives a Silver Safety Award from Misty Petrus, senior workers comp administrator for the Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC).

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Cleveland County Receives Safety Award

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
RISON - Cleveland County Judge Don Triplett (left) receives a Silver Safety Award from Misty Petrus, senior workers comp administrator for the Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC). Also present was Brandy McAllister, risk management director for the AAC.
Attorney Thomas Burns, pictured in a past Kingsland City Council meeting.

Attorney Thomas Burns, pictured in a past Kingsland City Council meeting.

Burns Resigns 'Effective Immediately' as Kingsland City Attorney

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Friday, August 14, 2026
Kingsland City Attorney Thomas Burns informed the Herald through an email this afternoon (Friday, Aug. 14) that he was resigning his position as Kingsland City Attorney effective immediately. Burns offered no comment on his decision.