LOCAL
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 …
Lancaster is GCCT’s next featured storyteller at Sheridan Storytellers
The Grant County Community Theater in Sheridan is proud to announce its second Sheridan Storytellers event featuring local storyteller Jim Lancaster. The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 12 at the theater’s Lancaster Hall.
Rays named Grant County Farm Family of the Year
DJ and Lisa Ray, owners of Oak Hill Farms in Sheridan were selected as the 2023 Grant County Farm Family. Oak Hill Farms is located at 7106 Highway 46 North, 7 miles northeast of Sheridan.
EEFD raising money for baby box
The East End Fire Department is beginning a fundraising campaign to install a Safe Haven Baby Box at its location on 21900 Baxley Lane.
EEMS recognized as Model PLC Community at Work
East End Middle School was recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. EEM’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work ® process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students, according to Dr. Heather Williams, principal at EEM.
PES’s Laster chosen as THV Arkansan of the Day
Poyen Elementary third grade teacher, Lyndsey Laster was recently chosen as THV11’s Arkansan of the Day.
SSD releases 2023/2024 bus routes
The Sheridan School District has released its school bus routes for the coming year. Please review the bus numbers and routes listed below as there have been a few changes to routes and bus numbers.
Turner named new AD at Sheridan
Yellowjacket Head Football Coach Tyler Turner will be assuming the role of the Sheridan School District’s new athletic director after the SSD School Board approved the appointment during its regularly scheduled monthly meeting last week.
Success leads to expansion in Poyen despite pandemic startup
Word is spreading, and Poyen’s little secret is out. The Hwy 270 Grill, positioned in the middle of the small town, recently completed an expansion in response to an overwhelming increase in patrons.
Quorum Court considers a cashless solid waste system
Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt said the monthly meeting of the Grant County Quorum Court on July 17 was the shortest he has been involved in since becoming judge, with a run time of a little more than 20 minutes.
Nucor Insulated Panel Group celebrates ribbon cutting ceremony
Nucor Insulated Panel in Sheridan would like to thank guests who took time to join us for their ribbon cutting ceremony at Sheridan location. Rhett Rinaca, Operations Manager, is proud to re-open, recognize and celebrate Nucor IPG in this great community of Sheridan.
Sheridan Council to address Code ordinance
The Sheridan City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, July 11 at city hall.
GCCT to host Murder in the Air dinner theater June 28-30
The Grant County Community Theater is bringing back one of its most popular events, a dinner theater show. GCCT will host is next production July 28-30 at Lady Birds Cafe, “Murder in the Air.”
