July 29, 2026
Rogers Police Pay Respects to Fellow Officer
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
RISON - About two dozen units from the Rogers Police Department made their way through Rison at about 1:30 p.m. Monday for the funeral of fellow officer Frederick Marsh, who lost his life while assisting another swimmer along the Elk River in southwest Missouri on July 18.
ARKANSAS LAND OF LEGENDS BOARD - The Arkansas Land of Legends Travel Association, which represents Cleveland, Grant, Jefferson and Lincoln Counties, elected its 2026 board during its July meeting. Pictured left to right are Vice President Sheri Storie, President Douglas Boultinghouse, and Executive Director/Treasurer Joy Blankenship.
Kingsland Mayor Samantha Johnson
City of Rison, Photo Courtesy RHS East Lab
Hop on Pop Blood Drive Aug. 18 in Rison
Photo by John Appleget
FINAL SUMMER CAMP FOR WILDCATS - Aidan Bitely (no. 22) follows the block of Dedrick Wells (no. 61) for a nice gain against the Smackover Buckaroos during Tuesday’s football camp hosted by Rison at George Walker Field of Champions. Bitely, a transfer from White Hall, is one of the new skill players that will be lining up for the Wildcats this season as Coach Chris Vereen looks to diversify the offense.
(Photo compliments of Coach Tommy Richardson)
Kingsland Mayor Samantha Johnson
Photo Courtesy Rison EAST Lab
CRUISIN’ CLEVELAND COUNTY RIDE RETURNS - The fourth annual Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride will cruise through the county Saturday, June 6. Four of five routes will begin at the Pioneer Village in Rison, while the new expanded gravel route will begin at the Kingsland School.
Paws 4 Safety
Saving Seeds
Buckwheat Banana Pancakes
Donna Sandoval
Geraldine Sanders
Fredrick Marsh