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Year in Review: Top stories of 2023
It was a busy year in Sheridan and Grant County, and here we offer what we believe were the top stories for 2023. Starting in January…
EEFD adds ladder truck to fleet
The East End Fire Department recently acquired a new edition to its fire fleet: a 105-foot ladder truck. The ladder truck, dubbed “Ladder One,” was fully refurbished after years of service to the DFW International Airport.
Homestead Credit changes could benefit taxpayers
Arkansas Homestead Credit is changing for assessment year 2023, allowing property owners who take advantage of this credit to pay lower real estate taxes.
2023 Christmas Cover Art Contest Winners Announced
Students in Sheridan and Poyen school districts were invited to participate in the annual Christmas Cover Art Contest hosted by The Sheridan Headlight.
Yellowjacket Nation abuzz with new coach
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, Kevin Kelley was announced as the next Sheridan Head Football Coach to an energized crowd during the high school basketball games against Pine Bluff. The night before, the Sheridan School Board made the news official by unanimously approving the hire.
SSD Board approves new coach
The Sheridan School Board announced that the district had hired Kevin Kelley as its new head football coach during its monthly meeting last Monday. Kelley is said to be one of the most successful and innovative coaches to ever roam the sidelines in Arkansas high school football.
Hearing set for Reynolds in 2019 Grapevine murder
A fitness to proceed hearing has been set in the criminal case against a man accused of a 2019 Grapevine homicide and a subsequent shootout with police.
Carters share joy of holidays with community
Willie Carter and wife, Jo enjoy bringing the Joy of Christmas to Sheridan. Photos By Gretchen Ritchey
Santa joins first annual Tull Christmas parade
The Town of Tull held its first Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 14. Yep, that’s right, the small town of Tull on the north end of Grant County has joined the league of cities with parades.
Pickle ball, police, fire, secretaries, grooming and more; busy agenda for Sheridan’s Council
Pickle ball, anyone? At the December meeting of the Sheridan City Council, Park and Recreation Department Supervisor Joel Stanton announced that the pickle ball courts at the Recreation Center are open.
Water tower repairs, mobile home parks top Tull Council talks
The Town of Tull passed its 2024 budget at its monthly City Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 4.
GCCT to host Christmas Jazz event set for Dec. 19
The Grant County Community Theater will once again host A Night of Christmas Jazz at Lancaster Hall on Dec. 19 featuring the “Sheridan-Flashback Jazz Orchestra.”
Class of 1976 Memorial Bench placed at SHS
Members of the Sheridan High School’s Class of 1976 recently donated a bench to be placed on campus in memory of classmates who have passed away before them. The bench was placed at SHS on Nov. 30.
Wreaths Across America ceremonies set for Dec. 16
Wreaths Across America will be held Saturday, Dec. 16 across the United States, and local communities will hold their own ceremonies at local cemeteries.
