RISON, Ark. — A countywide effort to clean up roadsides and public areas across Cleveland County is set for Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, with multiple volunteer locations available, including one in Kingsland. The Cleveland County Clean Up is organized by the Cleveland County Master Gardeners and County Cultivators and is co-hosted…
KINGSLAND, Ark. — Kickstart Kingsland has announced a raffle fundraiser to support its upcoming Get Rhythm Music Festival, giving community members a chance to contribute while entering to win a firearm prize. According to information shared by Kickstart Kingsland, the organization is raffling off a brand new Savage 110 Trail H rifle chambered in .308…
KINGSLAND, Ark. – Kickstart Kingsland has officially announced the name of its upcoming music festival, revealing plans for the “Get Rhythm Music Festival,” a title inspired by one of Johnny Cash’s classic songs. According to a recent social media post from the organization, the name was suggested by Paul Abeyta and selected as the winning…
KINGSLAND – The Get Rhythm Music Festival is scheduled to take place Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Kingsland, offering a full day of live music and community entertainment. According to event details, the festival will run from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. along First Street in Kingsland. Organizers Paul Abeyta and Samantha Johnson are hosting…
KINGSLAND — Kingsland Mayor-Elect Samantha Johnson has announced plans to revive “Kickstart Kingsland,” a community-focused initiative aimed at bringing residents together through events, beautification efforts, and local engagement. In a public Facebook post shared April 8, Johnson said the program has existed for roughly a decade as part of Kickstart Cleveland County but has seen…
WARREN, Ark. — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office released a Wednesday morning road report warning motorists that several highways and county roads remain impacted by ice following recent winter weather. According to the sheriff’s office, U.S. Highway 63 South is still holding patches of ice, while Highway 8 South remains covered. Highway 8 North is…
RISON, Ark. – The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office released an updated report Wednesday morning outlining hazardous road conditions across much of the county following recent winter weather. According to the sheriff’s office, Highway 97 out of Kingsland has the northbound lane clear, while the southbound lane remains covered in ice. Highway 189 South is reported…
WARREN, Ark. – Dry weather conditions continue to grip much of Arkansas, keeping wildfire danger elevated across the state and prompting burn bans in several counties, according to the National Weather Service Little Rock and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division. For residents in Bradley County, wildfire danger is currently classified as moderate, consistent…
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…
