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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.
Retired judge assigned City case following Judge Shirron’s recusal
The Supreme Court of Arkansas has ordered Special Judge Robert Gibson, a retired circuit court judge, to preside over the case of Daniel and Ginger Roberts v. City of Sheridan and Jeremy A. McNair in the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court.
Grant County 4-H/Sheridan School wins World Championship in SeaPerch Competition
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The Hydro Rappers, one of Grant County’s 4-H SeaPerch teams, defeated 74 other teams to become world champions in the junior stock class of the International SeaPerch Challenge.
Tull Waterworks customers to see rate increase following state water study
Residents and businesses in the Town of Tull and surrounding areas served by Tull Waterworks will soon see an increase on their monthly water bills after the City Council approved a new rate structure recommended by the Arkansas Rural Water Association (ARWA).
Red Street widening faces delays due to property access issues
Plans to widen Red Street, one of the most heavily traveled roads in Sheridan, have hit a delay as several residents have yet to sign over property rights needed for the project to move forward.
One arrested after high-speed chase that damaged city, county vehicles
One suspect is in custody after a high-speed chase Wednesday morning, June 4, that started in the Ico area by Arkansas State Police and ended in Sheridan.
Judge Stephen Shirron Announces Re-election bid for Circuit Judge Seat
Sheridan, AR – Judge Stephen Shirron has officially announced his candidacy for re-election as Division 2 Circuit Judge for the 7th Judicial District, which encompasses Grant and Hot Spring Counties.
JAG program highlighted at Chamber of Commerce breakfast
Abana Nevens spoke to attendees on Wednesday, May 14 at the monthly Grant County Chamber of Commerce breakfast about the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program at Sheridan High School.
Children’s book author at library for Children’s Illustration Workshop
As a part of their Summer Reading program, “Color Our World,” the Grant County Library will be hosting children’s book author and illustrator Jennifer Gentry.
Sheridan schools show strong gains in state letter grades
The Sheridan School District has announced significant improvements in the school letter grades recently released by the Arkansas Department of Education.
Republican Eric Shepherd Announces Bid for House District 92
SHERIDAN, Ark. -- Today, first-responder and life-long Republican Eric Shepherd announced his bid for the Arkansas State House of Representatives, District 92, which includes all of Grant County and portions of Saline County.
Water associations back in operation
Barely a week after Sheridan’s Water Department came to the rescue in helping two neighboring water associations restore water to their customers, those associations were back in operation.
