LOCAL
Fair prepared to begin new era
Attendees of the 2023 Grant County Fair will see a number of changes to the event when it begins on Saturday, Sept. 16.
SDC receives new tablets for inmates
The Sheridan Detention Center recently received 40 tablets from NCIC inmate telecommunications, a company that the detention center uses for its inmate phone service.
Judge receives approval to make offer on adjecent property to annex building
Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt received approval from the Quorum Court at this month’s meeting to make an offer to purchase the property adjacent to the old church building currently owned by the county.
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 …
