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Sheridan softball players recognized

Recently, at the Arkansas All Preps Banquet, held at the Arkansas Statehouse Convention Center and sponsored by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, a pair of Sheridan Lady Yellowjacket softball players were presented with awards. (Photo: Sheridan School District)

Sheridan community rallies around injured officer

The Sheridan community is rallying to support one of its own after a devastating vehicle accident left Sheridan Police officer Melanie Espinosa (22) and her sister, Ashlee Espinosa (19) with serious injuries requiring multiple surgeries.

Firm pitches major data center and solar farm project to Quorum Court

An Austin, Texas, company that develops data centers and the energy that runs them has proposed spending between $5 billion and $6 billion on a project in Grant County that would create some $300 million in tax revenue over the life of the project.

Teachers honored at Chamber breakfast

Three Sheridan School District teachers Tina Potter, Lynn Summit and Karen Burnett were honored as the Grant County Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year at last week’s Chamber breakfast.

Wes Anderson delivers a hilarious new movie

An eccentric millionaire, a wannabee nun and an insect expert go on globe-trotting journey to try to make a fourtune in The Middle East in "The Phoenician Scheme."

Vaping incidents down but still too many, officials say

There were 62 vaping incidents this past school year, a significant drop from the 2021-22 school year, but as School Board President Jeff Lisenbey put it, zero is the goal.

Checkin' in on dad

Where's the fire?

Circus Man wows crowd

"The Circus Man"

Leola student pages for U.S. Senator

WASHINGTON––Poyen High School student Belle Groomes spent the spring semester of her junior year not in the familiar halls of the Grant County campus like her classmates but instead navigating the nation’s capital and the corridors of Congress.

Chief Deputy Treasurer Tandi Gillis announces for Grant County Treasurer position

Hello, I am Tandi Gillis, Chief Deputy Treasurer of Grant County. I am announcing my candidacy for Grant County Treasurer in 2026.

UCA announces May 2025 graduates

CONWAY -- The University of Central Arkansas held spring commencement on Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2, 2025, in the Farris Center on campus.

UA Little Rock Announces Spring 2025 Chancellor's List

UA Little Rock announces its Spring 2025 Chancellor's List, recognizing students with superior academic performance in a semester.

UAM Announces Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists for Spring 2025 Semester

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) named 300 students to the Dean’s List and 269 students to the Chancellor's List for the spring 2025 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM’s registrar.

UAMS Graduates 1,186 Health Professionals

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently held commencement ceremonies to confer degrees and certificates to 1,186 students in its five colleges and graduate school.

Tull Town Council discusses creek erosion and infrastructure projects

At its regular meeting last Monday, the Tull Town Council addressed several issues, including a water rate increase, drainage concerns near a local residence and updates on infrastructure projects.

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