LOCAL
Wise Wing opens at museum
Nearly a year ago, the City of Sheridan saw a change in leadership for the first time in more than 32 years, when former Mayor Joe Wise decided to retire from a lifetime of public service.
Neathery becomes AAEA President
Dr. Karla Neathery, superintendent of the Sheridan School District, was recently selected as president of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AAEA).
Bits of History...Step on a Crack!
As I think of all the houses we lived in as I grew up, turning my memories backwards, I wonder why things that happened at Grandpa Swafford's house come rushing into my mind.
Crutchfield earns summer internship
Brendan Crutchfield of Sheridan, a graduate student in mechanical engineering at Arkansas State University, has enjoyed getting some hands-on professional experience this summer.
Video causes safety concern for SHS
Many parents kept their children home from public school on Wednesday after a video surfaced on Tuesday that showed what was described as a threat of violence.
School safety tops special SSD Board meeting agenda after SHS threat
Sheridan School District School Board called a special meeting on Aug. 17 for the purpose of an executive session. However, with a threat made to the district’s high school during the first few days of school, the board opted to add to its agenda and discuss school safety.
Apartment murder, fire suspect facing charges
The suspect in the July murder of a local apartment manager and gunshot injury to a maintenance worker along with arson at the apartment has pleaded not guilty to three felony charges and is still incarcerated at Sheridan Detention Center with a $1 million bond.
Sheridan brings pickleball to area residents
Pickleball is coming to Sheridan. A Sheridan Pickleball court is under construction and expected to be open to the public soon.
Sheridan Council holds special meeting over dog shelter
The City of Sheridan held a special City Council meeting on Aug. 7 to discuss the Sheridan Animal Shelter.
Ottens speaks at Chamber Breakfast
Sarah Ottens with Kickstart Sheridan touted the organization at the Grant County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Wednesday.
Success spotlighted at Sheridan School Board
In the final meeting of the Sheridan School Board before the start of the 2023-2024 school year, the district’s Advanced Placement (AP) had its time to shine. At the beginning of every school board meeting, the district shifts its gaze to an outstanding department or group of students, with the …
Sheridan holds public meeting discussing proposed permit fees ordinance
The City of Sheridan held a public meeting on Aug. 1, to publicly discuss the city’s proposed permit ordinance discussing a proposed permit fees ordinance.
Council hears report on recent jail escape, department reports
The Sheridan City Council met Aug. 1 for its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Minutes from the July regular and special meeting were approved. Bills for the General Fund, Street Fund, G.I Tax Fund, Parks and Recreation, and Water and Sewer were approved.
New state laws in effect Aug. 1
The 2023 regular session of the 94th General Assembly saw numerous acts passed into law by the Arkansas Legislature, including Act 542 - “The Given Name Act”; Act 317 concerning bathroom and overnight stay assignments on school campuses; and Act 777, which focused on concealed carry licensing for handguns. The …
