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UPDATED STORY: Hodges convicted of murder, arson and battery
Hodges convicted of murder, arson and battery
Straight A’s for Poyen School District
Straight A’s for Poyen School District
Hodges convicted of murder, arson and battery
A Grant County jury found Ryan Hodges, 82, of Sheridan, guilty of first-degree murder, arson, and first-degree battery on Friday, September 26, 2025, following a three-day trial at the Grant County Courthouse.
Community Briefs for 10.1.25
Community Briefs for 10.1.25
Police Report for 10.1.25
Police Report for 10.1.25
Single Parent Scholarship Fund sees record applications, seeks more from Grant County
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is experiencing a record number of applications in 2024 and 2025, but leaders say more local outreach and volunteers are needed—especially in Grant County.
Community gathers for candlelight vigil on courthouse lawn
A candlelight vigil was held Thursday, Sept. 18 on the Grant County Courthouse lawn to honor the late Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who was shot to death Sept. 10 while speaking to college students on the Utah Valley University campus.
State office says data center water needs not a concern
An email from a state agency added confirmation that the amount of water a proposed data center is said to need is relatively low when compared to other users.
Time to get your Timberfest on!
It’s Timberfest Time.
Sheridan School District hosts meetings on proposed millage extension
The Sheridan School District held two informational community meetings last week to discuss its upcoming millage extension proposal.
Local schools excel in ADE letter grades
The Arkansas Department of Education has released letter grades for the 2024–25 school year, and both districts in Grant County earned strong marks.
Grant County Fair Parade doesn't disappoint
Citizens lined up early on Tuesday afternoon to catch all of the excitement delivered by the Grant County Fair Parade.
Quorum Court approves ordinances on reimbursements to sheriff’s office and budget
The Grant County Quorum Court approved three ordinances during its regular monthly meeting last week, addressing employee reimbursements, sheriff’s office needs, and adjustments to the county budget.
Weekly Recipe: Loaded Philly Cheesesteak Baked Potato
Loaded Philly Cheesesteak Baked Potato
