LOCAL
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.
Emily Harrison celebrates 100th birthday in Tull
Tull's oldest resident, Emily Harrison, marked a momentous milestone on Saturday, January 25, as she celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends at Saline Missionary Baptist Church. Born Emilia Maria Mora on January 25, 1925, in Perris, California, Harrison is the eldest of four daughters born to Mexican …
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 …
