LOCAL
Treaty Oak Clean Energy closes financing, begins construction of Grant County solar facility
Treaty Oak Clean Energy, LLC (Treaty Oak) of Austin, Texas, a company that develops, builds, and operates utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, announced the closing of a $123 million financing for its Redfield Solar Project, a 100- megawatt, 1,033-acre solar energy facility in southeastern Grant County.
Mayberry, Henson re-elected as big turnout votes ‘red’
The 2024 Election concluded last week with former President Donald Trump pulling off the most surprising political comeback in American history with his 312-226 electoral college rout of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Council hears department reports
During last week’s Sheridan City Council meeting, Police Chief Jason Teague informed the council that he is working on next year’s budget.
SSD Board recognizes achievements
The Sheridan School District Board gathered last Monday for its monthly meeting, during which Candace Wilson presented “Yellowjacket Pride” certificates to students Heather Atchley, Carson Lyons and Blake Jimerson, who were selected as members of the Sen. John Boozman’s Congressional Youth Cabinet for 2024-2025.
New student pickup policy enforced at Sheridan Middle School to enhance safety
A recent update from Sheridan School District has some parents expressing concerns over new student pickup policies at Sheridan Middle School. A message sent to parents last week announced that students would no longer be allowed to cross Rock Street/Highway 167 to be picked up from the convenience store parking …
Trial set for mobile home park owner, zoning violations
The monthly Tull City Council meeting held last week began with an update on the Aaron Morehart Mobile Home Park property.
Sheridan 8th-graders struggle at home
The Sheridan eighth-grade Yellowjackets hosted the Maumelle Hornets on Thursday, Oct. 3, falling 41-6.
41st annual Timberfest attracts thousands
The 41st annual Timberfest festival attracted thousands of visitors who braved what turned into a hot and dusty day on Saturday as temperatures climbed to 90 degrees and clouds were scarce.
Sheridan business appeals variance ruling
Daniel and Ginger Roberts, owners of Ginger’s HandleBar Grill in Sheridan, have filed an appeal in Grant County Circuit Court regarding a zoning variance granted to Jeremy and Amanda McNair, owners of Paw Springs Pet Resort.
Smoke smell leads to fire drill at SIS
At 3:49 p.m. on Sept. 30, parents of Sheridan Intermediate School students were notified of an emergency fire drill procedure that occurred just before the end of the school day.
Sheridan Firehouse renovations complete
At last week’s Sheridan City Council meeting, Fire Chief Ben Hammond announced that renovations to the Sheridan Fire Station have been completed. The department is now preparing to test the newly installed Safe Haven Baby Box, which will provide a safe, anonymous way for individuals to surrender newborns.
Mainline receives gold status awards in multiple categories from AHA
Mainline Health Systems, Inc. recently were awarded The American Heart Association’s Check. Change. Control. CholesterolTM Gold and The American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 DiabetesSMGold and Target: BPTM Gold+ recognition jointly presented by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association.
No more rollercoaster jumping on Grant 43
Local drivers will notice a significant improvement on Grant 43, where the Grant County Road Department has successfully reduced the steepest hill, which has long been a challenge for motorists.
Mad Butcher to close Sheridan location this weekend
The Mad Butcher grocery store in Sheridan announced via social media last week that it will be closing its doors this weekend, marking the end of an era for the locally beloved store.
