LOCAL
Disputed 80,000-gallon water bill resolved in Tull
Heather Brown addressed the Tull City Council in March regarding a disputed 80,000-gallon water bill tied to her residence on Kitchens Road.
Judge Margaret Dobson announces candidacy for Circuit Court
Judge Margaret Dobson today officially announced her candidacy for Circuit Judge, Position 2, in the Seventh Judicial District.
Betty Jo Mann Thornton
Betty Jo Mann Thornton of Sheridan, Little Rock and Rogers passed away on Tuesday, May 6.
Sheridan named CKH Showcase District; 6 SSD campuses receive recognition
For the second consecutive year, the Sheridan School District has earned Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase District distinction for the 2024-25 school year.
Shine Christian Homeschool Co-op launches community garden project
A group of local homeschool students are digging into a new project that’s growing both food and community spirit.
Randall Berry receives prestigious Okie T. Reynolds Communities Award
At the recent Grant County First Responder Banquet, held at Cedar Moss Barn, Randall Berry of Grant County 911 was honored with one of the evening’s highest recognitions — the Okie T. Reynolds Communities Award.
Poyen City Council appoints new member, discusses sewer project
The Poyen City Council met last Monday at City Hall to address various city matters, including a new council appointment, infrastructure projects and service fee adjustments.
News Briefs
Grapevine Cemetery Memorial Service set for May 18
Students display art for contest
Each year the Sheridan Middle School art teachers have a contest in each of their art classes to choose the student artwork that will be entered into the Malvern National Bank Annual Virginia P. Weaver Spring Art Show.
Miss Grand Prairie Teen speaks on youth battling illness
Aly Hobson, crowned Miss Grand Prairie’s Teen 2025, recently spoke at the monthly Chamber of Commerce breakfast to promote her community service initiative, “Everyday Fighter: Advocating for Youth Battling Chronic Illnesses.”
Sheridan Farmers Market returns May 3
Mark your calendars — the Sheridan Farmers Market is back and better than ever!
East End Homicide Suspect Pleads Guilty
An East End man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection with an April 2024 road rage incident that resulted in the shooting death of 19-year-old Ian Milligan.
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.
