Local

Quiz Bowl team endeavors to have fun, finds success along the way

If your teacher calls you a nerd, well, maybe she’s onto something, being as how it takes one to know …

Attorneys for county officials respond to lawsuit on data center, solar projects

The attorneys for Grant County officials who were sued in an effort to halt efforts to build a data center …

ASPSF Accepting Fall Scholarship Applications From Single Parents

Single parents across Arkansas can apply for a scholarship in August

Sheridan voters to decide on $5.7M capital improvement bond in November

On Nov. 18, Sheridan residents will head to the polls to cast their votes on a proposed $5.7 million capital …

Let’s Clear the Water: Addressing Discoloration and Iron Concerns

There’s been confusing circling around Sheridan about local water.

Sports

Successful start to summer for school sports

The 2024-2025 high school athletic calendar came to a close with individual awards being handed out to those that made …

Awards aplenty for Sheridan cheer

Earlier this month, the Sheridan High School varsity cheer team received a plethora of awards during cheer camp. In addition …

Sheridan softball players recognized

Recently, at the Arkansas All Preps Banquet, held at the Arkansas Statehouse Convention Center and sponsored by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, …

Sheridan softball season successful despite setbacks

Although the Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets’ softball team came up short in their bid to repeat as Class 5A state champions, …

Watch out for bears

LITTLE ROCK — Spring is in full swing in The Natural State, and Arkansas black bears are out and about. …

Deaths

Arnold Dean Lincoln

Arnold Dean Lincoln, age 87, of Mountain View, Ark., went to be with his Lord on Aug. 8, 2025.

Eddie Castleberry

Eddie Castleberry of Sheridan, Ark., was born June 5, 1940, near England, Ark., the son of the late Robert Bailey …

Carrol Edwin “Tex” Whitehead

Carrol Edwin “Tex” Whitehead of Alexander, Ark., was born Feb. 3, 1940, in North Little Rock, and went home to …

Thomas Allen Shepherd

Thomas Allen Shepherd, 65, of Sheridan, Ark., died Friday Aug. 1, 2025, at Encore Heart Hospital.

Ben Allan Wilson

Ben Allan Wilson of Sheridan, Ark., was born Sept. 4, 1964, in Pine Bluff, Ark., the son of the late …