Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church will welcome families from throughout the community for a Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 8. The event will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the church and will offer an afternoon of food, games and family activities as the Kingsland community prepares for the beginning of a new school…
Kickstart Kingsland has officially released two commemorative T-shirt designs for the 2026 Get Rhythm Music Festival. Design A, described as the festival’s band shirt, was created by Kickstart Kingsland Operations Director Paul Abeyta. The design will be printed on a black Bella+Canvas T-shirt. Design B, the official festival shirt, was created by Vice President Shannon…
The City of Kingsland is partnering with Communities Unlimited to offer a free Grant Readiness Class for nonprofit organizations, municipalities, small businesses, churches and others interested in pursuing grant funding. The class will be held Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. in the Community Room at Kingsland City Hall, located at 421 Main Street. Participants…
The City of Kingsland has welcomed two employees to its municipal team while also announcing a promotion within the public works department, according to Kingsland Mayor Samantha Johnson. Ty Gonzales has joined the city as its new office manager. Johnson said the position was created by combining the previously advertised part-time water clerk and part-time…
KINGSLAND — Kickstart Kingsland is inviting local artists and other creative community members to submit an original T-shirt design for the 2026 Get Rhythm Music Festival. The winning design could become the official festival shirt worn by volunteers, supporters and attendees during next year’s event. Organizers said professional artists, Canva users and anyone who enjoys…
KINGSLAND — Community leaders, volunteers and supporters gathered Saturday, July 18, for a groundbreaking ceremony marking the beginning of construction on the future Kingsland Amphitheater. The amphitheater is planned as a community gathering place capable of hosting concerts, festivals, school performances and other local events. Organizers said the project represents an investment in Kingsland’s families,…
KINGSLAND, Ark. – The Kingsland City Council has appointed Mayor-elect Samantha Johnson to complete the remainder of Mayor Karen Wiscaver’s term following a meeting Thursday night, according to reporting by the Cleveland County Herald. Johnson, who was already elected to serve as Kingsland’s next mayor, will complete Wiscaver’s term through Dec. 31, 2026. Her elected…
KINGSLAND, Ark. — Car enthusiasts from across Arkansas are being invited to bring their favorite rides to Kingsland this fall as part of the Get Rhythm Music Festival and Classic Car Show. Hosted by Kickstart Kingsland, the event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, and will feature a full day of classic cars, live…
KINGSLAND, Ark. – A concept for a potential outdoor amphitheater in downtown Kingsland is generating discussion among local residents after renderings of a proposed venue were shared on social media this week. The concept, shared by Kingsland resident Paul Abeyta, envisions a timber-framed outdoor performance pavilion located near First Street, with the town’s iconic Johnny…
KINGSLAND, Ark. — Organizers of the upcoming Get Rhythm Music Festival are calling on the community to get involved as preparations ramp up for what is expected to be one of Kingsland’s largest events in years. In a recent post, Kingsland Mayor-Elect Samantha Johnson emphasized that the festival, scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, will…
KINGSLAND, Ark. — Community members in Kingsland were recognized for their efforts during Cleveland County Clean Up Day, where volunteers gathered to help improve local areas and remove trash. According to a social media post from Samantha Johnson, residents who participated in the cleanup in Kingsland collected a large amount of trash and made a…
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…
