LOCAL
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.
Grant County 4-H aids youth in learning life skills
4-H helps children learn life skills to become productive adults.
SHS offers aid to students through SHS Clothing Boutique
Sheridan High School has always made an effort to make sure all of its students have access to their basic needs such as clothing, shoes, toiletries, etc., but over the last year counseling staff and local community and business partners have taken the initiative to the next level to ensure …
City looking at solar roof for Recreation Center
Bailey Mclver, solar national account manager at RoofConnect, and Josh Meyer, national account manager at SolarConnect, presented the Sheridan City Council an overview of installing a new solar roof at the Sheridan Recreation Center for a more sustainable city at the council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
Tull to enforce mobile home ordinance
Tull City Council voted Monday, Feb. 5, to cite Aaron Moorehart on 12 counts of allegedly violating Ordinance 99-02 by continuing to allow occupied camper(s) to remain on property designated as a Mobile Home Park on Cedar Street after being given until Jan. 18 at the January Council meeting to …
Sheridan Clean City Task Force takes on Adopt-A-Street program, clean-up days
Keeping Sheridan clean is the mission of the Sheridan Clean City Task Force.
Mobile postal unit operating in Sheridan, limited services available now
The Sheridan Post Office facility has been temporarily closed since receiving extensive damage during an early morning storm on Jan. 12. Services have been temporarily rerouted through nearby post offices since that time, but some services will now be available in Sheridan through a mobile unit.
