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UCA announces Fall 2020 graduates

The University of Central Arkansas held fall commencement Dec. 11, 2020, and Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in the Farris Center on campus.

Poyen students win in state stock market contest

Two sixth grade Gifted & Talented students from Poyen School District finished in first place for their region in the elementary level for the spring session of the stock market game.

Johnson graduates from Harding University

Christopher Johnson of Sheridan is one of more than 100 students who received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates for Summer 2020 during a virutal ceremony on Aug. 15, 2020. These graduates were recognized alongside over 800 additional students who completed there

DAR meets, hears program by Gresham

Chicot Trace Chapter Daughters of American Revolution met March 14 in the Military Room at the Dallas County Museum in Fordyce. Regent Barbara Drye called the meeting to order and led the Ritual assisted by Sybil Lansdale, Acting Chaplain.

County EHC helping to raise 1 million meals

Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council has been working since last fall to collect food and raise money as part of a statewide effort to provide one million meals for food-insecure Arkansans. Now they've taking their food drive online.

Sheridan Schools Pre-K registration announced

Sheridan School District has rescheduled the Pre-K registration for the 2020-2021 school year. Pre-K registration will be held at both Sheridan Elementary and East End Elementary campuses beginning May 11.

On May 1, during a virtual awards ceremony, Sheridan High School Teacher Justin Turner was named the 2020 Adviser of the Year by the Arkansas Scholastic Press Association.

Turner teaches journalism and creative writing and serves as the yearbook sponsor for SHS. According to SHS Principal Jason Burks, Turner is dedicated to his students and their success. "His yearbook staff has received many accolades over the years," said Burks.

Curbside drop-off sites open for Operation Christmas Child

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause fear and uncertainty, Samaritan's Purse is calling on churches and families to pack more shoebox gifts than ever before for Operation Christmas Child-making sure millions of children experience the Good News and great joy of the holiday. Samaritan's Purse is committed to its …

Arkansas Tech announces fall 2020 Dean's List

Arkansas Tech University has announced its Dean's List for undergraduate students on its Russellville campus for the fall 2020 semester.

October Marriage License Announced

The following couples purchased marriage licenses in Grant County during the month of September 2016. All information was obtained from the marriage license record books kept at the Grant County Courthouse.

Arkansas Tech announces fall 2016 Dean's List

Arkansas Tech University has announced its Dean’s List for undergraduate students on its Russellville campus for the fall 2016 semester.

Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre's Production of Stone Soup Visits Sheridan Elementary

The Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre on Tour will perform Stone Soup at Sheridan Elementary School cafeteria for SES studentson Feb. 10 at 8:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Children’s Theatre on Tour is part of the State Services program at the Arkansas Arts Center, the state’s premiere center for visual …

Cottons celebrate 50th anniversary

Jerry and Sandra Cotton of Sheridan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 14, 2017, having been married in Sheridan on Jan. 14, 1967.

EEI releases honor lists

East End Intermediate School has released the Perfect Attendance, Principal’s List and Merit List for the second nine weeks grading period.