LIFESTYLES
Local artist earns state awards in wildlife stamp competitions
Encouraged by family as a youth, local artist Chris Goins has become an award-winning wildlife painter earning multiple awards and mentions in state wildlife stamp competitions.
Weatherly celebrates 99th birthday
Born in 1924, Laverne Weatherly of Grant County celebrates her 99th birthday on Oct. 11, 2023.
Volunteers hit the streets Saturday to Keep Sheridan Beautiful
Enjoy a cleaner, more beautiful community? Need community service hours? The annual Keep Sheridan Beautiful event will take place on Oct. 14 with many volunteers spending the morning picking up trash and cleaning up the community.
Police chief says it may be time for officer wage increases
Police Chief Jason Teague told the Sheridan City Council it may be time to look at increasing the wages for police officers.
Fall Carnival set for Oct. 28
Ghosts and goblins, princesses and princes, witches and warlocks, fairies and ogres…it’s that time of year again. The Grant County Fall Carnival is set to host children and families on Oct. 28 with a variety of trunk or treating, games, costume contests and much more.
Haunted House benefiting women’s shelter opens Oct. 20
In the spirit of community service local industry, Nucor, is giving back to the Grant County community by taking over this year’s haunted house that benefits the local women’s shelter, Keeping the Faith.
40th Annual Timberfest draws record crowd
The 40th annual Timberfest is in the books, and one could say it was a great success! This year’s event had a huge turnout of over 15,000 attendees, according to estimated numbers, and a 22 percent increase in vendor booths with a total of 160 set up around the courthouse …
Timberfest celebrates 40 years
Festivities for Sheridan’s annual Timberfest will begin to take shape in just two weeks. The annual Timberfest will be held Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7 on the Grant County Courthouse square in downtown Sheridan.
Cutting to the Chase: Annual Lumberjack competition back for its 27th year
It’s almost lumberjack time! For the 27th year, Timberfest will, once again, host its Lumberjack competition again this year drawing competitors from across the nation.
New fairgrounds highlight of 2023 Grant County Fair
Larger crowds, a lot more space, more events and a few more rides set the 2023 Grant County Fair apart from preceding years, with local fairgoers and Board members seemingly pleased with the new location.
Fun & Fellowship at Senior Center
You’re never too old to have a little fun! Local senior citizens visiting the Grant County Senior Center know that well and enjoy a plethora of fun activities, entertainment, and fellowship daily at the center all shared over a meal with fellow peers.
Tull Food Pantry receives $1,000
The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance recently donated $1,000 to the Tull Food Pantry.
Tax auction set for Sept. 14 for regional counties: Grant, Hot Spring, Perry, Saline
Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent parcels located in Grant, Hot Spring, Perry and Saline Counties on Sept. 14.
Walk Across Arkansas begins Sept. 11
Walk Across Arkansas is a free eight-week team based physical activity program. Teams of 3 to 8 set physical activity goals and get support from others through a friendly competition.
