LOCAL
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.
City of Sheridan launches new mobile app
The City of Sheridan has officially launched a brand-new mobile app designed to keep residents connected, informed, and engaged with their community.
'Caught Stealing' disappoints
For months there has been an electric trailer that has played before every movie I have seen at a movie theater, but "Caught Stealing" fails to live up to its wildly entertaining trailer.
Grant County Master Gardeners Accepting Applications for Upcoming Trainings
The Grant County Master Gardener program is currently accepting applications for the upcoming 2025 Fall Online Master Gardener Training.
“Bell to Bell, No Cell Act” adopted at SSD
The Sheridan School District has adopted a stricter cell phone policy for the 2025-26 school year, bringing all grade levels under the same set of rules.
Sheridan wins 2nd Place Senior Division in State Fiddle Championship
Judy Warner, a distinguished local musician and music educator, won the Second Place Award in the Senior Division of the 2025 Arkansas State Fiddle Championship.
Sheridan Police Reports for 9.3.25
Sheridan Police Reports
Spike Lee delivers again
Reuniting with Denzel Washington for the first time in 19 years, Spike Lee continues has hot streak with "Highest 2 Lowest."
Fungal disease threatens pine plantations in Arkansas
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Forest health experts from the University of Arkansas at Monticello have identified brown spot needle blight on loblolly pine in 11 additional counties in Arkansas this year, bringing the total number of confirmed counties to 25.
Grant County Fair to host Hay Bale Decorating Contest
The Grant County Fair will once again showcase creativity and community spirit with its second annual Hay Bale Decorating Contest, set to run throughout Fair Week, Tuesday, September 16, through Saturday, September 20.
Stick Horse Rodeo Returns to Grant County Fair
The Grant County Fair is saddling up for its second annual Stick Horse Rodeo, giving the youngest cowboys and cowgirls a chance to shine in the arena. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m.
Courthouse square improvements underway on Oak Street
Work is officially underway on the west side of the Grant County Courthouse square along Oak Street, where a new retaining wall, steps and sidewalk are being built to improve safety and accessibility.
