LOCAL
Volunteers speak out about recent acitivity at city’s dog shelter
“The Sheridan dog pound is a heavy topic on the minds of many in our community,” said Sheridan Mayor Cain Nattin during opening discussion of the Sheridan dog shelter at last week’s City Council meeting.
Trash pickup running early due to heat
Ruth Ann Nutt, City of Sheridan administrator, told Sheridan City Council members at last week’s council meeting that due to the excessive heat, trash pickup will begin at 6 a.m. during the summer months. If a home is missed please call City Hall at (870) 942-3921 for assistance.
Chamber names Teachers of the Year
Each year the Grant County Chamber of Commerce recognizes three teachers from the Sheridan School District. Teachers are selected from the secondary level (two middle schools, high school, and Alternative Learning Academy), East End Elementary or Intermediate, and from Sheridan Elementary or Intermediate.
Grant County 4-H teams excel at International SeaPerch Challenge
Grant County's 4-H SeaPerch teams have once again demonstrated their engineering excellence and competitive spirit at the 2024 International SeaPerch Challenge, held recently at the University of Maryland. After dominating the state competition with 11 teams, three teams qualified for the prestigious international event, where they competed against 174 teams …
Neathery spotlights SSD successes at Chamber Breakfast
"Good things have been happening at Sheridan High School," stated Karla Neathery, Sheridan School District Superintendent at the Grant County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast last Wednesday.
Dr. Neathery bids farewell
Sheridan School District Superintendent Karla Neathery presided over her final school board meeting on Monday, June 10, as she prepares to take on the role of Assistant Executive Director with the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators.
Cause of fire still unknown
Officials are still puzzled as to the cause of a May 23 fire that mostly destroyed a duplex in Sheridan.
Lady Jackets return to form as state champ
From Skylar Sterritt sending the second pitch presented, to Callie Kilburn striking out 10 in a complete game, the Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets were dominant in the Class 5A State Championship Game.
SSD Board names new superintendent
Assistant Superintendent Chad Pitts was announced at last Monday’s Sheridan School Board meeting as the new superintendent of the Sheridan School District beginning in July 2024.
Sheridan School Band celebrates a Century of Musical Excellence
Last Tuesday, the Yellow Jacket Arena witnessed an evening of excitement and nostalgia as the Sheridan School Band program marked its centennial milestone. The event served as a reminder of the program’s history and its impact on countless lives throughout the years.
Phelps named Southern Dist. VP of Arkansas FFA
LeaEllison "LuLu" Phelps, a senior at Sheridan High School, has dedicated her life to agriculture. Raised in the industry, she plans to pursue a degree in Ag Business and Marketing at Arkansas State University Beebe. Understanding the challenges farmers face, she emphasizes the importance of a personalized sales approaches. "It's …
Appeal filed against city in variance complaint
Daniel and Ginger Roberts filed a notice of appeal and complaint against the City of Sheridan and Jeremy and Amanda McNair in the Grant County Circuit Court on May 8. The appeal challenges the Board of Zoning Adjustment of the City of Sheridan's April 16 decision to grant the McNair's …
Reynolds acquitted in 2019 Grapevine homicide
A man charged with a 2019 Grapevine homicide has been acquitted following a court ruling on his mental capacity at the time of the incident. Philip Reynolds was facing a slew of charges, including capital murder, in connection with the death of 45-year-old Patrick Massey and subsequent shootout with responding …
Sheridan names Pitts as superintendent
The Sheridan School Board voted Monday night to promote Chad Pitts to superintendent of the Sheridan School District. Pitts is currently serving as the district’s assistant superintendent, a position he has held since 2022. He will begin his duties as superintendent starting July 1.
