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Prattsville Waterworks requests customer help with inventory survey
What’s your water line made of, Prattsville Waterworks asks.
County awaiting quorum court appointment, Pruitt recommends Damron
Grant County is currently awaiting an official appointment from the governor to fill the vacancy on its quorum court following the resignation of former JP Grant Westmoreland.
Clement, Overton join CASA
You can give a child hope by being a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
Late-game heroics not enough for Jackets
With 2.2 seconds left in the fourth quarter and the Sheridan Yellowjackets trailing by three points, Noah Romine sank a shot from the perimeter that would send the game to overtime. In that overtime period, Sheridan was not able to stem the momentum of the Hot Springs Trojans in an …
Mobile postal unit operating in Sheridan, limited services now available
The Sheridan Post Office facility has been temporarily closed since receiving extensive damage during an early morning storm on Jan. 12. Services have been temporarily rerouted through nearby post offices since, but some services will now be available in Sheridan through a mobile unit.
Winter storm slows cleanup
In the third week of 2024, a winter storm descended on Grant County. While the anticipated accumulation of snow was significantly less than forecast, the sustained, low temperatures caused minor issues in Sheridan and the county as a whole.
Storm hits Sheridan post office, damage temporarly closes office
The Sheridan Post Office sustained extensive damage to its roof during an early morning storm on Jan. 12. Due to the damage the United States Postal Service has temporally suspended operations at the 313 South Oak St. location.
GCSO to purchase tracking dog
Grant County will soon have its own tracking dog to be used by the Sheriff’s Office. The purchase of the tracking dog is being made possible by public donations, which will cover the $10,500 cost.
Mayor Nattin speaks on goals for 2024
"The biggest goal I'd like to see for Sheridan is long-range planning," said Sheridan Mayor Cain Nattin when asked what he sees for the new year.
Hwy. 35 Junk Hunt merges into Great South Arkansas Hunt, adds fourth day
RISON - Nine years ago when Jennifer Via founded and organized the Historic Hwy. 35 Junk Hunt which consisted of a series of rummage sales along a 120-mile route that extended from Benton to Dermott, she had no idea how much it would grow.
Year in Review: Top stories of 2023
It was a busy year in Sheridan and Grant County, and here we offer what we believe were the top stories for 2023. Starting in January…
EEFD adds ladder truck to fleet
The East End Fire Department recently acquired a new edition to its fire fleet: a 105-foot ladder truck. The ladder truck, dubbed “Ladder One,” was fully refurbished after years of service to the DFW International Airport.
Homestead Credit changes could benefit taxpayers
Arkansas Homestead Credit is changing for assessment year 2023, allowing property owners who take advantage of this credit to pay lower real estate taxes.
Bits of History...From the Grant County Museum
She was born in Grant County in 1880 to Thomas Alexander and Joanah Jane Black, and as a young woman she came to Sheridan to live with her sister, Handy Hepsibeth Black and her husband, Will Rushing.
