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WEB ONLY: Drug sweep conducted at Sheridan High School
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Sheridan Police Department, in cooperation with the Sheridan School District, conducted a joint operation at Sheridan High School last week to help ensure the campus remains safe and free of contraband.
ON THE BIG SCREEN: 'The Long Walk' entertains
For this movie, I decided to do something out of character for me. I read the original book before watching the movie. For at least the last 13 years, I have refused to let movies be spoiled by their source material.
Grant County Library awarded $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant for children’s space renovation
The Grant County Library has been named one of the latest recipients of T-Mobile’s Hometown Grants program, receiving $50,000 to renovate the children’s area in the new library facility.
Timberfest Calendar of Events
Is that the smell of caramel corn in the air? Was that the sound of a chainsaw. Well, it won’t be long. Timberbest is just a little over a week away.
Resident speaks out about data center proposal
The Grant County Quorum Court once again heard discussion on the proposed Clean Cloud Energy data center and solar farm north of Sheridan during its regular meeting last Monday.
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!
