LOCAL
SSD recognizes student, staff acheivements
Achievements among students, staff, faculty and the Sheridan Elementary campus were a primary focus for this month’s meeting of the Sheridan School Board held on Feb. 13.
Courthouse rises to meet current needs with new elevator
Construction at the Grant County Courthouse is not a new trend. Remodeling and upgrades have been done throughout the years with the most recent being the remodeling of the courtroom. Though the renovation of the courthouse and its rooms has already been completed, citizens may notice more construction going on. …
Mayor Nattin moves to bring Sheridan up to date
The Sheridan City Council met last week for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. In Mayor Cain Nattin’s second meeting, the council heard a variety of business including a proposal to create a new task force aimed toward keeping the city clean.
Mother speaks out for suicide awareness after loss of daughter
Suicide prevention week is several months away, the week of Sept. 10-16. But for those who have had suicide touch those close to them, like local substitute teacher Tammy Hebert, suicide awareness week is every week.
Radios, Record Players, and Vinyl Records
I took a course in professional writing my sophomore year of college. The course was specifically for writing in a social work setting, but the professor often taught us lessons that applied to any writing. We learned how to make thorough case notes and how to perfect our grammar, but …
Summit Utilities says internal data system failure to blame for overbilling
Last year, Summit Utilities Inc. took over the natural gas distribution assets of CenterPoint Energy, which includes customers in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and all of Texarkana. As a result, numerous customers of CenterPoint have been transitioned over to Summit. Normally this would not be a problem, with the exception of the …
COVID numbers spike in Grant County
COVID-19 numbers in Grant County have seen a recent uptick from September of last year. Just like most other schools in Arkansas, Sheridan School District has stopped tracking specific COVID-19 cases.
Rep. Mayberry looking to help moms, babies
You could think of state Rep. Julie Mayberry as the new Ken Bragg. Bragg, who represented Sheridan and most of Grant County in the legislature since 2013, retired last year, opening the way for the Board of Apportionment to redraw that district to be in line with the 2020 Census.
SSD Board renews Neathery’s contract
Sheridan School District has undergone much change in the last few years, with new buildings and policies. Another update has been made: the superintendent position. Dr. Karla Neathery is Sheridan School District’s new superintendent. The school board has also recently made the decision to renew Dr. Neathery’s contract, which means …
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 …
