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State launches Broadband Equity, Access, Deployment (BEAD) mapping challenge
The Arkansas State Broadband Office will launch its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) mapping challenge process on March 20.
Prattsville Waterworks water rate increase effective immediately
Prattsville Waterworks is facing financial challenges due to increased chemical and maintenance costs. To address this issue, the Prattsville City Council has decided to implement a rate increase for water usage.
Neathery resigns, takes position with Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators
Karla Neathery, superintendent of Sheridan School District has announced that she has accepted a position with the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators as assistant executive director and will be leaving the district.
Post Office repairs underway
Repair work began last week on the Sheridan Post Office after suffering damage during a storm on Jan. 11.
SSD Board spotlights student achievements
Sheridan School District students, coaches and teams took center stage during last week’s School Board meeting with the theater team and debate team coach topping the highlights.
County’s annex building seeing significant progress
Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt, speaking at a recent Quorum Court meeting, said there had been significant progress on various county projects, particularly regarding the annex building and the solid waste facility.
With few ballot items, voters are no-shows
The 2024 presidential primaries concluded last week, with only 2,100 of the more than 10,000 registered voters in the county casting ballots.
Higher number means more revenue for Sheridan
During the City of Sheridan Council meeting, it was disclosed that the State of Arkansas, using a corrected census count of 5,011 residents for the city of Sheridan, had determined the city qualifies for more revenue.
Mobile home park debate tops Tull Council meeting again
The ongoing tension between Aaron Morehart and the Tull City Council regarding alleged violations of Ordinance No. 99-2 at his mobile home park was the topic of last week’s City Council meeting. Morehart has been cited multiple times for allowing renters in campers to stay past specified dates.
SHS student earns Poetry Out Loud state title
The Arkansas Arts Council is proud to announce Tucker Dowler, of Sheridan, as this year’s Arkansas Poetry Out Loud state champion.
Damron appointed to Quorum Court vacant seat
The Grant County Quorum Court now has a new member, as David Damron was recently appointed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to fill the vacancy in District Four following the resignation of long-time Justice of the Peace Grant Westmoreland.
Morton in high spirits announcing retirement
For the past nine years, the Sheridan High School cheer squad was helmed by Dana Morton, who led the team to new heights, including three state championships, two state runner-up finishes, two national championships as a club team and one national runner-up finish.
Cotton visits SMS 8th grade
U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, made a memorable visit to Sheridan Middle School last week, where he engaged eighth-grade students in a candid discussion about the importance of resilience, flexibility and civic engagement.
Sheriff requests county adopt tow charge policy
Who regulates wrecker services in Grant County? According to Grant County Sheriff Pete Roberts, that service is not regulated in the county.
