CCSO: Report from Lt. Brad Young, 6/13-6/19

Good afternoon, and Happy Juneteenth. I hope you've all had a great week. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Department is actively patrolling all areas of the county to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Hammerhead Worms in Arkansas

I recently received a call from a homeowner reporting seeing a hammerhead worm on their property here in Cleveland County.Hammerhead worms, an invasive species of terrestrial flatworms, have been confirmed in at least 10 counties in Arkansas.

CCSO: Report from Lt. Brad Young, 6/6-6/12

Good afternoon, I hope you all have had a great week. I want to begin my weekly report by alerting our businesses in the county that this week, a number of counterfeit bills have been recovered.

An Old Threat Making Headlines Again

If the New World screwworm has been around for years, pet owners are asking a reasonable question: Why is it called 'New World' if there's nothing new about it? The name doesn't mean the parasite was recently discovered.

YOU - fit: Exercises for EveryBODY, Yoga Tips and Safety

As we get older, our bodies get older with us. However, there are ways to reduce that effect and slow the aging down! These are healthy lifestyle habits, such as regular exercise!

CCSO: Report from Lt. Brad Young, 5/30-6/5

Good afternoon, I hope you've all had a great week. This week has been particularly difficult for many in our county and the Cleveland Sheriff's Department. Today, we laid to rest Major "Boo" McClellan, a retired deputy who served this county for over 16 years.

When Just A Minute Becomes Dangerous For Pets

As temperatures begin climbing across the South, many pet owners think the real danger of hot cars doesn’t arrive until the middle of summer. Unfortunately, that’s not true.

Arkansas Diamonds Plants

“No pressure, no diamonds.” - Thomas Carlyle “A diamond is just a rock that refused to break under the heat and pressure.” - Matshona Dhiwayo The hardness, brilliance, and sparkle of diamonds make them unsurpassed as gems.

CCSO: Report from Lt. Brad Young, 5/2-5/8

Alpha-Gal Syndrome

Alpha-Gal syndrome is a type of food allergy in which people are allergic to red meat and other products from mammals.The cause of Alpha-Gal Syndrome is the bite of the Lone Star Tick. When the tick bites, it releases a sugar molecule called Alpha-Gal into the body.