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Baptist Prep to open Sheridan branch
In the icy-cold weather, on Jan. 30, a large bus pulled in front of First Baptist Church in Sheridan. Had it not been for the bus being adorned with all things Baptist Prep, one could be excused for thinking it was a big entertainment act.
Ice, falling trees leave 1,000s out of power for days
7:16 The clock on the Grant County Courthouse told the story. On Thursday morning, at the end of the first of three waves of bad weather, a big oak tree near the courthouse fell, splitting into three parts and taking with it an electric line for the area. That would …
Sheridan forces out football coach
When the 2023 football season begins, there will apparently be a new coach on the sideline. Sheridan School District has parted ways with Larry McBroom, the head coach since fall 2020, according to the coach.
Gilbert joins UEBFA
Hunting of any type is a big deal in the South, and Sheridan is no exception. People show off the bucks they manage to bag on their walls, to local media, and to friends and family. Grant County residents enjoy a variety of hunting from deer to squirrel, duck, fox, …
Casey promoted to ASP Highway Patrol Commander
In law enforcement, there are late nights, tough calls to make, unpleasant interactions, and grueling physical demands, testing one’s mettle. Of course, there are those that take on the work, and people are glad for it. One such person is Grant County’s own Ron Casey, an Arkansas State Trooper who …
Out with the old, in with the new Top stories of 2022
Highlights of the year saw old faces leaving the stage and new faces taking their places. The Sheridan Headlight’s Top 10 stories of 2022 include a variety of headlines, some of which were breaking news items that were over quickly and others that dragged on for months. Let’s get started:
Nattin resides over first meeting, Rec Center to be named after Wise
The January meeting of the Sheridan City Council was Mayor Cain Nattin’s first, but just-retired Mayor Joe Wise still attracted some attention.
GCSO announces amnesty period following successful warrant roundup
Grant county participated in a warrant roundup that took place on the first day of the new year. As it stands, the county has roughly 2,000 outstanding warrants, which might be issued when people forget or refuse fines, show up to court, or disobey court orders. As each warrant brings …
Bits of History... From the Grant County Museum
E.A. Posey Fine Goods, Dry Goods, Groceries and Feed Country Produce Bought and Sold PHONE No. 80 The heading above was on the Posey Grocery bills. On the back of each ticket was the following:
Flu cases high for Arkansas
With dreary wet days and occasionally bone-snapping cold, winter season brings many things, including cold and flu season. This is an uncomfortable time for many, including those with kids who may want to know how to protect their kids from bringing the sickness home.
City honors retiring mayor at reception
Dozens of city employees and well-wishers from across Sheridan and beyond dropped by the Sheridan Recreation Center Dec. 28 to offer Mayor Joe Wise a fond farewell as his days in office tick down to zero.
Hicks retires after nearly 2 decades of service to SSD
Retirement is a big decision, and even though school board members are unpaid, the retirement of the Sheridan School Board’s Byron Hicks is no different.
SSD’s McKenzie Hall gets new look, up to date technology
Things change in 40 years. Technology, tastes, needs, etc. Sheridan School District’s McKenzie Hall Auditorium is no exception. Originally constructed in the 1980s as a new auditorium for SSD’s administration building, the auditorium needed renovations to meet the demands of current times, and that renovation need has now been met.
Keeping the Faith Women’s Shelter expansion nears completion
Nearly doubling the housing capabilities and number of women and children who will be able to find safe shelter and assistance in time of crisis at Grant County’s local women’s shelter, a much needed and anticipated nearly 2,000-square-foot addition to the shelter is well underway and looking to an expected …
