A third candidate has entered the race for Cleveland County Sheriff.
Vance “Lee” Freeman has announced his intention to run for the position in 2026.
Current Sheriff Jack Rodgers has announced his intention to retire next year after more than 49 years of service.
Freeman joins current... Read More.
According to UALR’s Economic Development Institute, the population of Cleveland County is declining.
The Cleveland County Herald reported that between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024, the county lost 0.03 percent of its population (19 PEOPLE)
In a previous report, the county saw a 1.2... Read More.
At its most recent meeting, the Cleveland County Quorum Court rejected an ordinance that would have funded a new position with the prosecutor’s office.
According to the Cleveland County Herald, the ordinance received a motion for approval but died for lack of a second.
The ordinance... Read More.
A $1,500 bond was set Wednesday for a Cleveland County man accused of pushing and shoving his pregnant cousin and threatening her with a knife.
Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Treyvione Wainright, 20,... Read More.
A severe thunderstorm caused storm damage across several areas of Cleveland County Thursday afternoon.
The storm caused damage in Rison, to include a roof that was blown partially off of a building on Main Street.
Additionally, several areas of the county had numerous trees blown over... Read More.
Cleveland County has bought new equipment for its road department, according to the Cleveland County Herald.
At its recent meeting, County Judge Jimmy Cummins told the Quorum Court the county had purchased a 2021Mack Dump Truck for $48,000 from Dumas Motors and a cross belly... Read More.
Cleveland County Telephone has received $35 million in grants and loans to bring fiber optic and broadband service to the county.
According to the Cleveland County Herald, the county has the highest number of unserved/underserved locations in Southeast Arkansas.
The money is coming from the USDA’s... Read More.
The unemployment rate for Cleveland County is one of the lowest in 10 years but the number of people working is also reported to be declining.
According to the Cleveland County Herald, the unemployment rate for October was 3.2 percent, that matches the rate for... Read More.
A new policy dealing with school choice has been approve by both the Woodlawn and Cleveland County School Districts and will go into effect Jan. 1.
According to the Cleveland County Herald, the Arkansas School Board Association policy will change how schools accept transfer student... Read More.
At its most recent meeting, the Cleveland County Quorum Court approved a 2025 budget that includes pay raises for County employees.
According to the Cleveland County Herald, the budget was set at $7.1 million, with employees receiving a 3-percent pay hike beginning Jan. 1.
Cleveland County... Read More.
Volunteer firefighters in Cleveland County will receive life insurance coverage beginning next year, according to the Cleveland County Herald.
The newspaper reported that Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings’ told a meeting of the Quorum Court that he learned about the life insurance, and about firefighters... Read More.