LIFESTYLES

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.

JRMC Opens Urology Clinic

Jefferson Regional announces the opening of a new urology clinic and welcomes two new physicians to Southeast Arkansas.

Judge receives approval to make offer on adjecent property to annex building

Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt received approval from the Quorum Court at this month’s meeting to make an offer to purchase the property adjacent to the old church building currently owned by the county.

Grant County Extension Office offers Living Well with Diabetes classes

Are you or a loved one struggling with Type 2 diabetes? Classes are now available to help everyone learn more about Type 2 diabetes, how to help prevent common complications, and how to live well with diabetes through good nutrition and diabetes-friendly meals.

Mainline Health celebrates National Health Center Week

Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI), a local community health clinic, celebrates National Health Center Week (NHCW) every year. NHCW is always reserved for the first full week in August. MHSI reached out to Mayor Cain Nattin of Sheridan, Arkansas, who kindly agreed to create a proclamation in honor of National …

JRMC announces new doctors, services

Jefferson Regional is pleased to announce the association of Nephrologist Sheheryar Shah, MD who will be seeing patients at Jefferson Regional Nephrology Associates.

Nalley takes the reigns in Tull

Jeff Nalley presided over his first official City of Tull City Council meeting on Aug. 7

Lancaster is GCCT’s next featured storyteller at Sheridan Storytellers

The Grant County Community Theater in Sheridan is proud to announce its second Sheridan Storytellers event featuring local storyteller Jim Lancaster. The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 12 at the theater’s Lancaster Hall.