LOCAL
New doctor landed close to home
John Mitchell grew up in East End and graduated from Sheridan High School and after being away for a decade of schooling, he’s back but with a new addition to his name: He’s Dr. Mitchell now, and happily seeing patients at Mainline Health Systems’ clinic in Sheridan.
Water needs low for data center but questions remain
Do a search of “data centers” and “water usage” and your screen will fill with links to sites and articles that point to the need for enormous amounts of water to keep data centers cool.
2025 Rural Profile of Arkansas offers snapshot of a state in motion
LITTLE ROCK — The 2025 Rural Profile of Arkansas is now available online. The biennial report from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture lays out data that illuminate trends in the Natural State’s rural population.
Locals named to president's list
Two students from Sheridan and one from Prattsville were named to the Summer 2025 President’s List for the summer term, which ran from May to August.
'Peanuts' special is mixed bag
A new "Peanuts" special recently came out on Apple TV+, and while it starts out rocky, it ends up being pretty good.
Tull Council discusses mobile home park, District Court system
During last week’s Town of Tull Council meeting, much of the discussion centered on ongoing issues with property owned by Aaron Morehart and the mobile home park he operates.
Grant County Fair brings ‘Blue Jeans and Country Dreams’ to Sheridan
The Grant County Fair is underway this week at the Grant County Fairgrounds on Highway 167 North, celebrating with the theme “Blue Jeans and Country Dreams.”
Grant County’s Sheriff Pete Roberts appointed to Arkansas Towing & Recovery Board
Grant County Sheriff Pete Roberts was sworn in to serve as a board member for the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board by 7 Judicial District Circuit Judge Stephen Shirron on Aug. 29, after being appointed by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders on Aug. 20.
Timberfest just around the corner
Get ready for Timberfest in Downtown Sheridan!
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Grant County officials
Retired Circuit Court Judge Grisham Phillips dismissed a lawsuit filed against several Grant County officials that was aimed at stopping a proposed data center and solar farm from ever being built.
Sheridan seeking applicants for City Council vacancy
The City of Sheridan is now accepting resumes to fill the unexpired term of City Council Member, Ward 3, Position 2. Council member Lynn Camp resigned from the position, with his last meeting being last Tuesday.
Taxes from data center, solar farm lack clarity for now
The amount of taxes the proposed data center and solar farm could generate for Grant County is a bit of a moving target with one estimate being lower than the $300 million that has been discussed and another likely outcome that could see a total greater than that lower estimate.
