LOCAL
W.A. Arena hosts U.S. Team Penning Assn. event
The newly constructed W.A. arena hosted its first big horse event this past weekend with the United States Team Penning Association with nearly a dozen states represented and top riders competing to earn their way to the finals.
City and county officials discuss dogs with concerned citizens
What to do with the dogs? Dogs were the topic at a joint meeting on Sept. 20 composed of both city and county officials set up to hear comments from area residents concerning the local dog shelter and lack of shelter for the county.
Timberfest celebrates 40 years
Festivities for Sheridan’s annual Timberfest will begin to take shape in just two weeks. The annual Timberfest will be held Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7 on the Grant County Courthouse square in downtown Sheridan.
Cutting to the Chase: Annual Lumberjack competition back for its 27th year
It’s almost lumberjack time! For the 27th year, Timberfest will, once again, host its Lumberjack competition again this year drawing competitors from across the nation.
Quorum Court approves moving forward with solar project
The Grant County Quorum Court met Sept. 18 to conduct its monthly business, which included the approval of Ordinance 2023-10, allowing for a lease agreement between the county and Redfield PV I, LLC in the development of a solar project.
New fairgrounds highlight of 2023 Grant County Fair
Larger crowds, a lot more space, more events and a few more rides set the 2023 Grant County Fair apart from preceding years, with local fairgoers and Board members seemingly pleased with the new location.
SSD Board moves into new home
On Sept. 11, the new home of the Sheridan School Board was open to the public, and the meeting nearly went off without a single snafu. The new meeting space, which is within the confines of McKenzie Hall on the Sheridan High School campus, offers a more spacious area for …
Talking Turkey: Clarks making a name for themselves with turkey calls
Grant County’s own Don and Sarah Clark have been avid hunters for generations and turkey hunting is their specialty. In February they were both inducted into the National Wild Turkey Federation's inaugural class of its first-ever hall of fame, where they dubbed Don and Sarah “The Mom and Pop of …
Zoning, easements, pickle ball top Tull Council meeting
A possible zoning violation, easement concerns and a tennis court turned pickle ball court were some of the main discussions had at Tull City Council’s monthly meeting held Sept. 11.
Council discusses code violation case
A city code violation case due in court next week topped the discussions during the Sheridan City Council’s monthly meeting on Sept. 5 at Sheridan City Hall.
Fun & Fellowship at Senior Center
You’re never too old to have a little fun! Local senior citizens visiting the Grant County Senior Center know that well and enjoy a plethora of fun activities, entertainment, and fellowship daily at the center all shared over a meal with fellow peers.
Supreme Court Justice visits Grant County
Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice John Dan Kemp stopped by the Grant County Courthouse Sept. 1 to provide updates to officials with the 7th Judicial District Court system.
Lisenbey set to lead ASBA
Jeff Lisenbey, president of the Sheridan School Board, will become president of the Arkansas School Boards Association in December.
Tull Food Pantry receives $1,000
The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance recently donated $1,000 to the Tull Food Pantry.
