KINGSLAND, Ark. — Samantha Johnson has announced she is running for Mayor of Kingsland in Cleveland County, sharing the news in a public post on November 12. In her announcement, Johnson wrote, “This town has given me so much, and now it’s my turn to give back — because when you love your community, you…
John Paul Golden, 71 of Pine Bluff departed this life Sept.24, 2025 at home. He was a Christian attending New Life Church. He was born December 26, 1953 to William Leftridge Golden and Dollie Alene Culligan Golden. John was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Weldon Leftridge Golden, James Oliver Golden, William Wayne…
FORDYCE, Ark. – 4-1-25 – Residents from across the region, including Bradley County, are invited to attend a free multi-county “Beekeeping Basics” workshop hosted by the Dallas County Cooperative Extension Service. The event will take place on Monday, April 7, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Fordyce Civic Center, located on the Hwy 79…
KINGSLAND, Ark. – Residents of Kingsland are invited to attend a community meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 6:00 PM at Kingsland City Hall. This open forum provides an opportunity for locals to discuss community assets, share concerns on issues that matter most, and exchange ideas and suggestions on how to shape the future…
KINGSLAND, Ark. – The annual Kingsland Heritage Festival is returning on October 19, 2024, with a full day of live music, food, and fun under the iconic Kingsland water tower. Festivities kick off at 1:00 PM and will continue well into the night. A diverse lineup of musical performances will entertain festival-goers, featuring The Experience,…
KINGSLAND, Ark. – The sun was almost at high noon as anticipation crackled in the air like the hiss of steam as Kingsland prepared for an unforgettable moment in railroad history. Hundreds of spectators lined the tracks, some dressed in train conductor outfits, others armed with cameras, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Union Pacific’s majestic…
Bradley County producers and commercial applicators will have the opportunity to dispose of their outdated and unused pesticides during a collection event on Tuesday, March 7. The event will take place at the Bradley County Fairgrounds. Inventory forms are due by March 1, and can be picked up at the Bradley County Extension Office or…
According to the Arkansas State Police, a 20-year-old Gurdon man was killed in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. Hwy 167 north of Moro Creek in Cleveland County Thursday, June 23, 2022. Around 4:35 a.m., 20-year old Madison Jackson Cary, of Gurdon, was driving southbound on U.S. Hwy 167 in a 2018 model GMC truck when…
According to Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney, there has been no findings so far in regards to missing Banks resident Martha Bradford, who was last seen at around 6:30 p.m. last Wednesday, June 15, 2022 after leaving her home on foot in the Blue Springs community near Banks. McKinney informed the Bradley County Quorum Court…
Kingsland will host a free outdoor concert June 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. featuring the band Euphoric Recall on First Street. Bring your own lawn chair and get ready for an evening of festivities. The Kingsland Volunteer Fire Department will be selling hamburgers and hot dog dinners. Chips and a drink are included. There will…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello named 259 students to the Dean’s List and 188 students to the Chancellor’s List for the spring 2022 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM’s registrar. Selection to the Dean’s List requires a student to earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on at least 12…
Missing person Martha Bradford wast seen at approximately 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2022 after leaving her home on foot in the Blue Springs community near Banks (Bradley 11 North). Bradford was last seen wearing a red t-shirt and jeans or shorts. If contact is made, please contact the Bradley County Sheriffs Office at 870-226-3491.
A local man with connections to Warren, was recently arrested and is facing charges related to the shooting of the Kingsland, Arkansas water tower that has been widely reporting statewide and nationally. Timothy Sled, 38, of Kingsland, has been charged with two felonies tied to vandalism. According to the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, Sled shot…
