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School Lunches for Jan. 26-30

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Golden crispy chicken strips, macaroni and cheese. Classics: Cheeseburger, fiies. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries.

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Potter Named to UCA Dean's List

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
CONWAY - Audrey Potter of Rison, was named to the fall 2025 Dean's List at the University of Central Arkansas.Potter was among more than 1,600 students named to the fall 2025 Dean's List.Eligibility on the Dean's List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours.

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Our Blood Institute Issues Urgent Call for Type O Donors

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Our Blood Institute is in critical need of type O blood donors, with supplies of both O-positive and Onegative blood at low levels following the holidays. With patients living in the balance every day, O donors are needed now to support hospitals and emergency responders.
Candidates for County Judge: Jim Houston, Stephen McClellan, Rosemary Sinclair, Rickey Spencer

Candidates for County Judge: Jim Houston, Stephen McClellan, Rosemary Sinclair, Rickey Spencer

Local Candidates Forum Slated for Tuesday

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Republican Party will be hosting a political forum featuring the candidates running for Cleveland County Judge and Cleveland County Sheriff beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the Family Life Center at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church at Rison.

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Herald to Offer Live Stream of Tuesday's Political Forum

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Herald plans to offer a live stream through its Facebook page of the Cleveland County Republican Party’s Candidates Forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, publisher Britt Talent has announced.
Rosemary Sinclair pictured with a Cleveland County buck

Rosemary Sinclair pictured with a Cleveland County buck

Sinclair Wants To Spur Business, Residential Growth as Judge

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
(Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of podcasts and articles featuring the candidates running for Cleveland County Judge. The interview can be streamed on Apple Podcast, Spotify or over www.clevelandcountyherald.

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County Bracing For Winter Storm

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
RISON - Cleveland County as well as all surrounding counties were placed under a winter storm watch by the National Weather Service (NWS) on Tuesday afternoon.According to the NWS, a “high impact winter weather event” is expected to occur between 6 p.m. Friday night, Jan. 23, through 6 a.m.
TAX CHANGES — The passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act last year will mean significant changes for some taxpayers this season. (Division of Agriculture graphic.)

TAX CHANGES — The passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act last year will mean significant changes for some taxpayers this season. (Division of Agriculture graphic.)

Big Beautiful Bill Brings Tax Changes

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
LITTLE ROCK — The passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act last year will mean significant changes for some taxpayers this season.

Rison United Methodist Food Pantry Moved To Friday

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
Due to the potential for winter precipitation on Saturday, Rison United Methodist Church has announced it is moving its Food Pantry distribution originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, to 8 a.m. this Friday, Jan. 23, at Rison United Methodist Church, 800 Main Street in Rison.