LIFESTYLES

1ST ANNUAL GRANT COUNTY 4-H STEAKOUT!

Grant County 4-H is “Steaking” out individuals and businesses to support our youth by purchasing a Steak Dinner or a Corporate Table

Huey graduates from John Brown University

Lance Huey, former Grant County Sheriff, of Sheridan graduated with honors from John Brown University in Siloam Springs on Dec. 16, 2017, with a bachelor’s degree in organizational management.

Beta Epsilon reports on recent projects, events

Delta Kappa Gamma, DKG, is an organization in which women educators are united for efforts toward better professional preparation, recognition of women’s work in the teaching profession, and providing scholarships for those needing aid in improving their professional preparation.

Newspaper announces holiday closures, early deadlines

The office of The Sheridan Headlight will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The deadline for the Dec. 28 issue of The Sheridan Headlight will be Tuesday, Dec. 20 atnoon.

Master Gardener Spring workshop, plant sale set for April 27

The GC Master Gardeners will be having their Annual Spring Workshop and Plant Sale on Saturday April 27 at the new Fairgrounds on U.S. Hwy. 167 N. from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m.

DAR hears about black bears

Chicot Trace Chapter Daughters of American Revolution met March 9, 2019 at the Dallas County Museum, Fordyce, Arkansas. Regent Barbara Drye called the meeting to order and led the ritual assisted by Doris Faulkner. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Mindy Winston. …

Winston Elected to Peoples Bank Board of Directors

Sheridan businessman Brent Winston has been elected to the Board of Directors of Peoples Bank, filling a position previously held by his late father, W. A. Winston, who was one of the original organizers of Peoples Bank in the year 2000.

Nixon, Jeffrey leave Peoples Bank Board

Citing health reasons, both Bobby Jeffery and Mary Mel Nixon have decided to retire from the Board of Directors of Peoples Bank. Both had served on the Board since the original organization of Peoples Bank in the year 2000. And both, in announcing their retirement, expressed that serving on the …

SES receives R.I.S.E. Award for reading excellence

Earlier this month Sheridan Elementary School along with nine other schools in the state received the R.I.S.E. Arkansas Schools Award. R.I.S.E. stands for Reading Initiative for Student Excellence. The Sheridan School district has been a member of the R.I.S.E program since its creation in 2017, with the goal of improving …

EHC seeking new members

The Grant County Extension Homemakers clubs are seeking new members. The mission of the EHC is to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of living though continuing education, leadership development, and community service.

Armstrong earns degree from SAU

Margaret Armstrong graduated with a Master of Education degree from Southern Arkansas University at the Spring Commencement ceremonies held on Friday, May 3, 2019. Armstrong, from Sheridan, majored in Curriculum and Instruction Elementary Education from the College of Education. A total of 124 candidates from the School of Graduate Studies …

Davis completes unique senior class design project

Cody Davis of Sheridan is part of a group of 13 seniors from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Department of Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering that faced a unique problem for their senior design project. Split into three teams, each was given the same set of …

Kick Start Sheridan, subcommittees busy addressing area needs Infrastructure Matters

It's no secret that infrastructure is critical to the health of a community. If we want to ensure a prosperous economy and an excellent quality of life for the future, we must address our infrastructure needs now. Our Infrastructure Committee has been meeting regularly and working hard to assess our …

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: Jeffrey Vermilyea & Tucker Warren-Grand Champion in Horticulture, junior division; Joel Carder & Iris Schultz-Reserve Champion in Horticulture, junior division; Donna Pilkington & Wayne Davis-Grand Champion in …

SSD awarded $10,000 grant for mental health program

The Sheridan School District has been awarded a $10,000 mini-grant from the Arkansas Department of Education through the Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. (Advancing Wellness And Resiliency in Education) initiative.