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Sheridan pound at capacity, adoptions needed
The reasons vary from people not coming to pick up their dogs to people dumping dogs to dogs accidentally breeding causing more unwanted dogs on the streets, etc. This is despite the Animal Control Center stepping up to assist with spay/neuter expenses, working with rescues and making sure all the …
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates 175 Years
On Sunday, June 25, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the organization of the church. Everyone is invited to attend special services on that day, with a potluck lunch to follow. There will be special music, lots of reminiscing and testimonials, as well as family tables …
Council runs through packed agenda
Sidewalks, student art, signs, and the Adopt-A-Street program were the main topics at the Sheridan City Council meeting on June 6.
Prattsville Council welcomes speaker
The Prattsville City Council’s year-long discussion about water service continued with its Monday, June 5 meeting. The Council welcomed Steve Luckett, of Luckett Well and Pump Service, Inc., who spoke to the group to pitch his company in the city’s water improvement plan.
Sheridan’s classification changed to rural
The City of Sheridan saw its classification change from urban to rural following the 2020 Census, despite gaining population to reach a total of 4,920 in the latest count. In the first change in more than a century, the Census Bureau changed the requirement for an urban classification to a …
Tull mayor retires
Tull Mayor William Davis officially announced his retirement by presenting his resignation to the Tull City Council during its June 4 meeting at Tull City Hall.
Despite delay, pool to open soon
The pool at the Sheridan recreation center was set to open on Saturday, May 27, but that opening was delayed by an issue with the pool's custom-made filter.
American Legion hosts Memorial Day ceremony at B-17 Memorial Park
American Legion Post 30 held a Memorial Day ceremony at the B-17 Memorial Park May 29.
TGIT! On The Square kicks off in Sheridan
Are you looking for some downhome fun for the whole family? TGIT! On The Square has you covered.
Bullock named Arkansas Military Spouse of the Year
Sheridan native, Julia Bullock was recently named as Arkansas Military Spouse of the Year by Armed Forces Insurance. This is her second time to hold the status in Arkansas. She also ranked in the Top 5 on the national level, a first for Arkansas National Guard.
Kick Start Sheridan awarded Innovative Community Development Award
Kick Start Sheridan recently was awarded the Innovative Community Development Award by the Arkansas Community Development Society for its work. designating Grant County as an ACT Workforce-Ready Community.
Grant County 4-H SeaPerch teams attend international competition
The Grant County 4-H Mighty Ducks and Turbo Flare 2.0 teams attended the international SeaPerch Challenge competition at the University of Maryland in College Park on May 13. One other team from Arkansas, Howard County 4-H Shockwaves from Nashville, also attended the challenge.
SSD addresses bus driver shortages
As the world is evolving after Covid-19, school districts locally, statewide and nationally are experiencing school bus driver shortages.
Police chase ends in fatality
An incident of a suspect fleeing from the Sheridan Police Department led to a fatal car crash on US 167 around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23.
