NEWS

Dobson appointed to serve as 7th Judicial District Circuit Court Judge

Local attorney and Arkansas Bar Association President Margaret Dobson will soon be serving a new role following her appointment by Governor Sarah Sanders to the bench of the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court.

Traffic fizzles for solar eclipse

The rare astronomical event that had the state predicting a huge influx of out-of-state visitors and led the governor to declare a state of emergency was just another calm day in Sheridan and Grant County, according to local officials.

Sheridan City Council approves bid for firehouse remodel project

In a recent special City County meeting held last Tuesday, Brody Richardson of Brody Richardson Construction addressed inquiries regarding his company's bid for the Sheridan Fire Department Firehouse remodel project. Richardson shed light on various modifications aimed at cost-saving options, a topic that had been previously discussed during the regular …

Sheridan Police Department acquires drone

The Sheridan Police Department has recently made a significant advancement in its operational capabilities with the acquisition of a commercial drone. This cutting-edge aerial asset is set to transform the department's approach to critical tasks such as search and rescue missions, fugitive pursuits, locating missing individuals and managing runaway situations.

Circuit Judge Williams resigns after JDDC investigation

Seventh Judicial Circuit Judge Chris Williams has resigned as the result of multiple investigations by the Arkansas Judicial Discipline & Disability Commission (JDDC), the commission announced in a press release issued earlier Thursday.

Central Arkansas Antique Power Show revs up excitement in Sheridan

Vintage enthusiasts and history buffs alike are gearing up for the much-anticipated return of the Central Arkansas Antique Power Show to downtown Sheridan. Celebrating its 32nd year, this beloved event promises a day of nostalgia, entertainment, and a showcase of bygone power.

Sheridan City Council considers solar for Rec Center

In a special meeting held Tuesday, March 12, Sheridan City Council deliberated over a proposal from SolarConnect to put solar panels on top of the gymnasium roof of the Sheridan Parks and Recreation Center. The initiative, presented by Bailey Mclver, solar account manager at SolarConnect, aims to not only harness …

State launches Broadband Equity, Access, Deployment (BEAD) mapping challenge

The Arkansas State Broadband Office will launch its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) mapping challenge process on March 20.

Prattsville Waterworks water rate increase effective immediately

Prattsville Waterworks is facing financial challenges due to increased chemical and maintenance costs. To address this issue, the Prattsville City Council has decided to implement a rate increase for water usage.

Neathery resigns, takes position with Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators

Karla Neathery, superintendent of Sheridan School District has announced that she has accepted a position with the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators as assistant executive director and will be leaving the district.

Post Office repairs underway

Repair work began last week on the Sheridan Post Office after suffering damage during a storm on Jan. 11.

SSD Board spotlights student achievements

Sheridan School District students, coaches and teams took center stage during last week’s School Board meeting with the theater team and debate team coach topping the highlights.

County’s annex building seeing significant progress

Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt, speaking at a recent Quorum Court meeting, said there had been significant progress on various county projects, particularly regarding the annex building and the solid waste facility.

With few ballot items, voters are no-shows

The 2024 presidential primaries concluded last week, with only 2,100 of the more than 10,000 registered voters in the county casting ballots.

Higher number means more revenue for Sheridan

During the City of Sheridan Council meeting, it was disclosed that the State of Arkansas, using a corrected census count of 5,011 residents for the city of Sheridan, had determined the city qualifies for more revenue.