LOCAL

'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.

Judge sees no rush in answering questions

Those 104 questions can wait a bit.

Briefs for 8.27.25

Briefs

'KPop Demon Hunters' - good music/lackluster plot

With a demonic force attempting to annihilate the world, a trio of singers must stand united to save the planet in "KPop Demon Hunters."

Sheriff Reports for 8.27.25

Sheriff Reports

Grapevine, Prattsville score grants from state

LITTLE ROCK -- Prattsville and Grapevine were among several cities and counties to receive funds from the state for various projects and purposes.