Local
Judge Stephen Shirron Announces Re-election bid for Circuit Judge Seat
Sheridan, AR – Judge Stephen Shirron has officially announced his candidacy for re-election as Division 2 Circuit Judge for the …
JAG program highlighted at Chamber of Commerce breakfast
Abana Nevens spoke to attendees on Wednesday, May 14 at the monthly Grant County Chamber of Commerce breakfast about the …
Children’s book author at library for Children’s Illustration Workshop
As a part of their Summer Reading program, “Color Our World,” the Grant County Library will be hosting children’s book …
Sheridan schools show strong gains in state letter grades
The Sheridan School District has announced significant improvements in the school letter grades recently released by the Arkansas Department of …
Republican Eric Shepherd Announces Bid for House District 92
SHERIDAN, Ark. -- Today, first-responder and life-long Republican Eric Shepherd announced his bid for the Arkansas State House of Representatives, …
Sports
Watch out for bears
LITTLE ROCK — Spring is in full swing in The Natural State, and Arkansas black bears are out and about. …
Lady Jackets’ defense falters in repeat bid
The Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets saw their quest to repeat as Class 5A State Champions come up empty in a 11-4 …
Lady Jackets return to championship
The Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets entered the 2025 season as the reigning and defending Class 5A state champion. Despite a few …
Lady Indians cannot hold momentum
The Poyen Lady Indians worked their way into the Class 2A State Tournament, earning a spot in the first round …
Jackets have short stay at state
The Sheridan Yellowjackets’ baseball team completed a successful 2025 regular season, finishing with a record of 22-7, earning a spot …
Deaths
Mary Elizabeth Ratterree Keesee
Mary Elizabeth Ratterree Keesee of Prattsville, Ark., was born March 28, 1939, at Monticello, Ark., the daughter of the late …
Phyllis Jane Henry
Phyllis Jane Henry of Leola, Ark., was born Jan. 4, 1951, in Spokane, Wash., the daughter of the late Joe …
Ricky Dale Gilliam
Ricky Dale Gilliam of Hensley, Ark., was born July 21, 1955, in Terrell, Texas, the son of the late Tim …
Terry Lynn Clark
Terry Lynn Clark of Sheridan, Ark., was born June 28, 1963, in Prescott, the son of Jerry and Fannie Ezell …
