LIFESTYLES

Walk across Arkansas: statewide fitness challenge kicks off Feb. 26

Walk Across Arkansas, one of the largest public fitness initiatives in the state, begins its spring 2017 edition on Feb. 26.

Marriage License

The following couples purchased marriage licenses on the listed dates. All information was obtained from the marriage license record books kept at the Grant County Courthouse and the Saline County Courthouse and list all filings for Grant County and the East End area of Saline County.

SSD Kindergarten set for March 14, 16 Pre-K applications accepted beginning Feb. 23

Sheridan School District is looking forward to meeting its new kindergarteners and their parents. Kindergarten registration for the 2017-18 school year will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 14 and March 16 at both Sheridan Elementary and East End Elementary. SSD will also begin taking applications …

UCA names Fall graduates

The University of Central Arkansas held Fall Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, in the Jeff Farris Health and Physical Education Center on the campus.

Knox Gentry McCarver

Dr. Heath McCarver and his wife, Amber, welcomed the birth of a healthy, 6 lb., 15 oz., baby boy, Knox Gentry McCarver, on Jan. 30 at 2:36 p.m.

SJHS students inducted into Beta Club

The following students were inducted into the 2017 SJHS Beta Club on Feb. 18 at the Sheridan High School Auditorium. Also, SJHS was notified on Feb. 21 that it had been named a 2016 - 2017 National Beta School of Merit.

Master Gardeners Spring workshop, plant sale set for March 30

The Grant County Master Gardeners will host a spring workshop and plant sale Thursday, March 30. The workshop will be conducted at the Raising Arkansas Greenhouse at 600 Grant 83 in Sheridan.

August is fundraising month for Lions Club

A wise person once observed, "A smile from a child is worth more than all the jewels and precious metals in the world." There are some members of the Lions Club of Sheridan who have experienced this wonderful event.

UCA announces May graduates

CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas held commencement May 5 in the Jeff Farris Health and Physical Education Center. The university conferred 1,290 degrees during three ceremonies.

Grant County Fair announces local winners

The following are a list of winners for Home Economics entries for the Grant County Fair. Winners in the area of Horticulture include: Roanee Harper-Grand Champion in Horticulture, junior division; Anna Phelps-Reserve Champion in Horticulture, junior division; Sharon Hankins-Grand Champion in Horticulture, senior division; C.J. Carrell-Reserve Champion in Horticulture, in …

Timberfest winners named

The Grant County Chamber of Commerce has released the names of winners in the multiple competitions held during Timberfest on Oct. 5-6 including the parade, BBQ championship, lumberjack competitions and the Baggo contest.

New booster club for SHS, SJHS dance teams host fundraisers

New booster club for SHS, SJHS dance teams host fundraisers A new booster club is helping to raise money to support the dance teams at Sheridan Junior High and High School. Officially becoming incorporated with the State of Arkansas on Aug. 9, the club elected its first set of officers …

4-H Fishing Derby set for May 19

The 4-H Fishing Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 19 at the Sheridan Recreation Center Pond. The fishing derby will begin at 10 a.m. and last until 12 p.m. The 4-H Fishing Derby is sponsored by the Grant County 4-H Program and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The Arkansas …

Goodman earns award from SAU's Residence Hall Association

Emma Goodman of Poyen, was recognized at Southern Arkansas University's 37th Annual Residence Hall Association Honors & Awards Banquet on April 11. Goodman, a sophomore Pre-Nursing (BSN) major, was presented with the Desk Assistant of the Year Award for Magnolia Hall.

Annual Old Folks' Singing set for May 20

The 133rd annual Old Folks’ Singing will be held at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Tull on Sunday, May 20. Service begins at 10 a.m. with the welcome address by Shirley Coppock, a resident of Tull, and a response to the welcome by Amelia Burton Baxter. During the morning session, …