LOCAL
DeFoor named SSD assistant superintendent of Support Services
The Sheridan School District Board of Education voted on Monday to hire Stacy DeFoor as assistant superintendent of support services.
Sheridan School Board highlights student achievements
The Sheridan School Board of Directors met last week at East End Middle School.
Zoning Committee pushes for resolution on long-standing mobile home park violations
The Town of Tull’s Zoning Committee convened last week to address ongoing violations at a local mobile home park owned by Aaron Morehart.
Chamber's Easter egg hunt brings out children, Easter bunny
Easter was still more than a week away, but that didn't seem to matter much to the scores of youngsters and their families who came out to celebrate the day. The event also attracted the Easter bunny who posed for the camera.
City of Poyen proposes $3.6 million sewer system overhaul at public meeting
At a public meeting held on Monday, April 14 at City Hall, the City of Poyen Water Department unveiled plans to retire its aging sewer pond and tie into the City of Malvern Water Works sewer system.
Grant County Library celebrates National Library Week with community-focused events
Despite a challenging start to the week following a power outage caused by recent storm damage, the Grant County Library turned adversity into an opportunity for community engagement during National Library Week last week
Walley named assistant superintendent at Sheridan Schools
The Sheridan School District Board of Education voted earlier this week to promote Dr. Missy Walley to Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning.
Grant County Quorum Court approves immoderate driving ordinance
At last week’s Grant County Quorum Court meeting, Sheriff Pete Roberts outlined the benefits of Ordinance 2025-09, the county’s new Immoderate Driving Ordinance.
33rd Annual Central Arkansas Antique Power Show Set for April 12
The 33rd Annual Central Arkansas Antique Power Show will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grant County Courthouse Square in Sheridan.
Grant County teams dominate 2025 Arkansas 4-H SeaPerch Challenge
Arkansas 4-H teams from across the state gathered at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on March 14 for the 2025 SeaPerch Challenge, an annual competition where participants remotely navigate submersible robots through challenging underwater courses. The event, hosted by Arkansas 4-H and the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, had …
Kinetic Internet Officially Recognizes Sheridan as a ‘Gig-Ready Community’
Officials from Kinetic, an Arkansas-headquartered residential internet service provider, are proud to announce that the greater Sheridan area is now officially recognized as a Kinetic “Gig-Ready Community,” marking a major milestone in expanding high-speed internet access in rural Arkansas communities.
County acquires former US Bank building for Library expansion
It’s official: Grant County has purchased the former US Bank building at the corner of Oak and Center Streets, marking a significant step forward for the Grant County Library.
Sheridan welcomes newest Safe Haven Baby Box
Saving a life just got easier last Thursday when the newest Safe Haven Baby Box was officially blessed at the Sheridan Fire Department, located at 305 South Rose Street.
Grant County Quorum Court Holds First Meeting of 2025
The Grant County Quorum Court convened last Tuesday at its newly scheduled time of 6 p.m. at the Grant County Courthouse. The meeting was rescheduled from Monday due to the holiday.
