LIFESTYLES & EDUCATION

SHS Class of 1962 meets

The Sheridan High School Class of 1962 met at El Parian in Sheridan on Feb. 6 for a class reunion.

Hedden wins ASU License2Howl scholarship

On March 9, Sheridan High School Senior Sierra Hedden opened the SHS door to a surprise inside the Sheridan High School Library. Inside the library were friends, family and Arkansas State University representative, Tara Thomason, there to celebrate with her for winning the A-State License2Howl scholarship.

Local law professionals present mock trial at SIS

Grant County Circuit Judge Eddy Easley, Karla Koon, and local attorneys Ed Koon, Chris Goins, Anne Wells, Phil Wilson, and Margaret Dobson performed a mock trial based on Dr. Suess's book "Yertle the Turtle" for fifth and sixth grade students at Sheridan Intermediate School on March 28.

Beck Family Reunion

The Ruben Lowery and Alta Beck family had a reunion on March 26. There were 65 family members present. Dorey's Catfish catered the meal at the American Legion/D.A.V. Hall in Sheridan.

Trotter honored by Mississippi State Senate

It was a welcome surprise for a Sheridan man to find a letter in his mailbox from the Mississippi Lieutenant Governor’s Office recently as the letter was to inform him of a special honor bestowed on his late wife by the Mississippi State Senate, an honor that showed just how …

SES students achieve reading goals

Sheridan Elementary School is pleased to announce that 22 second grade students achieved their “Off the Shelf” reading goals for the third nine weeks grading period. The district’s “Off the Shelf” program is an optional reading incentive program for grades 2 – 12 designed to motivate, encourage and reward students …

SHS holds Career Fair

Sheridan High School hosted a career and transition fair open to all parents, guardians, teachers, counselors and students, including those with special needs March 18. "Our goal is for every student to leave Sheridan High School with a plan for their future career," said Lindsey Fortin, Sheridan High School counselor. …

Cater, Plunkett to wed May 21

Brenda Cater of Sheridan is pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Olivia Leigh Cater, to Ross Preston Plunkett, son of Randy and Millie Plunkett of Grapevine and Shane and Audra Davidson of Pearcy. Olivia is the granddaughter to the late Earl and Mary Swayze of …

Tanner, Willis plan April 23 wedding

Johnny and Carolyn Tanner of Grapevine proudly announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Laci LaDelle Tanner, to Jonathan Zackery Willis, son of Glenn and LeeAnne Willis of Sheridan. She is the granddaughter of Betty Vailes of Grapevine and the late O.D. Vailes and the late Roscoe and …

Allen to celebrate 95th birthday April 23

Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Elsie Allen's 95th birthday on April 23 from 2-4 p.m. at the Grant County Museum in Sheridan. Mrs. Allen is a native of Grant County, and worked as a beautician for many years in Sheridan and was a housewife otherwise.

Silver Haired legislators prepare for mock session

Silver Haired delegates and alternates representing Southeast Arkansas recently completed training in preparation for the 20th biennial legislative session to be held at the State Capital in August.

Grapevine Class of '59 holds reunion

The Grapevine High School graduating class of 1959 celebrated their 57th class reunion May 20-24, 2016, at the farm of Dr. Billy Hudson in Omah.

SES 2nd grade students meet reading goals

Sheridan Elementary School recognized 28 second grade students for attaining their "Off the Shelf" reading goals for the fourth nine weeks.


11-year-old raises $1,500 with lemonade for toddler diagnosed with leukemia

Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes, and is not restricted to a certain place. Sheridan’s own 11-year-old Alainna Dunnahoo is a perfect example of this.