LOCAL
Williams named new Cleveland County Schools superintendent
Former Sheridan school superintendent Jerrod Williams has been hired for a year as superintendent of the Cleveland County School District.
Wilson appointed to City Council
Congratulations are in order for 41-year-old Sheridan resident Morgan Wilson, who was appointed as Sheridan City Council’s newest member. Wilson was one of six resumes that the City Council received to fill the vacant council member position after putting out an ad in a February edition of The Sheridan Headlight …
Waste Transfer Station move project traveling forward
Sheridan’s Waste Transfer Station is due for an upgrade. The station currently resides across the highway from the Sheridan Recreation Center, and is required under state law, as each municipality and county must provide an outlet for waste disposal. It was decided some time ago that the station would be …
County disaster declaration approved by governor
A storm disaster declaration wasn’t so much for the benefit of Grant County but for C&L Electric Cooperative, according to Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt.
Framers Market opens May 6
Fresh fruit, meat, and vegetables galore, all in one spot and coming soon in downtown Sheridan with the new season for the Sheridan Farmer’s Market just around the corner.
Cook recognized by Municipal League
Betty Cook, it’s a name well recognized in Sheridan for her many years of dedication and service to the community. Serving as the Conference Vice President of United Women in Faith, the Grant County Retired School Employees Association President, the Area Five Director for the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association, and …
Sea Perch teams heading to International Challenge
Robots... The word itself conjures up ideas of slow-moving animatronics saying “Does not compute” when faced with a paradox or emotion.
Chamber presents 1st quarter awards
The Grant County Chamber of Commerce awards a series of community awards each year. This year the awards are being presented at our Chamber Breakfasts in lieu of our Annual Chamber Banquet.
31st Annual Central Arkansas Antique Power Show set for April 8
Antique tractors, engines, cars and trucks galore…it’s the 31st Annual Central Arkansas Antique Power Show. Set for Saturday, April 8, the courthouse square will be surrounded by all kinds of antique machinery, vendors, food trucks, etc. for free family-friendly fun.
GCSO reports Flock cameras being installed throughout county
The Quorum Court meeting for Mar. 20, was a short and slightly different meeting. After a call to order, the court voted to have Justice of the Peace Mike Nevens preside over the meeting, as Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt was unavailable.
“Doc” Highsmith recovering, clinic still seeing patients
Known by many simply as “Doc,” one of Grant County’s long-time physicians has been hospitalized for the last three weeks after an accident at his clinic in Sheridan, and though he is still recovering, his clinic is still serving the community and treating patients, thanks to his family and staff.
Sheridan receives grant to continue sidewalk project
Making Sheridan a more walkable/bikeable city was one of the ideas that originated from the KickStart Sheridan program in 2017 when the group compiled a list of ideas found to be of importance to Sheridan residents. Through time and phases that idea is coming to fruition, with one area completed, …
Sheridan School Board recognizes student successes
The March 13 Sheridan School Board meeting presented several spotlight success stories involving numerous students at multiple campuses for both academic and athletic accomplishments.
Sale possible for Evergreen mill, officials say
The owner of Evergreen Packaging in Pine Bluff will explore “strategic alternatives” for the mill that could include a sale, according to corporate officials.
