NEWS
2023 Christmas Cover Art Contest Winners Announced
Students in Sheridan and Poyen school districts were invited to participate in the annual Christmas Cover Art Contest hosted by The Sheridan Headlight.
Yellowjacket Nation abuzz with new coach
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, Kevin Kelley was announced as the next Sheridan Head Football Coach to an energized crowd during the high school basketball games against Pine Bluff. The night before, the Sheridan School Board made the news official by unanimously approving the hire.
SSD Board approves new coach
The Sheridan School Board announced that the district had hired Kevin Kelley as its new head football coach during its monthly meeting last Monday. Kelley is said to be one of the most successful and innovative coaches to ever roam the sidelines in Arkansas high school football.
Carters share joy of holidays with community
Willie Carter and wife, Jo enjoy bringing the Joy of Christmas to Sheridan. Photos By Gretchen Ritchey
Santa joins first annual Tull Christmas parade
The Town of Tull held its first Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 14. Yep, that’s right, the small town of Tull on the north end of Grant County has joined the league of cities with parades.
Pickle ball, police, fire, secretaries, grooming and more; busy agenda for Sheridan’s Council
Pickle ball, anyone? At the December meeting of the Sheridan City Council, Park and Recreation Department Supervisor Joel Stanton announced that the pickle ball courts at the Recreation Center are open.
Water tower repairs, mobile home parks top Tull Council talks
The Town of Tull passed its 2024 budget at its monthly City Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 4.
GCCT to host Christmas Jazz event set for Dec. 19
The Grant County Community Theater will once again host A Night of Christmas Jazz at Lancaster Hall on Dec. 19 featuring the “Sheridan-Flashback Jazz Orchestra.”
Class of 1976 Memorial Bench placed at SHS
Members of the Sheridan High School’s Class of 1976 recently donated a bench to be placed on campus in memory of classmates who have passed away before them. The bench was placed at SHS on Nov. 30.
Wreaths Across America ceremonies set for Dec. 16
Wreaths Across America will be held Saturday, Dec. 16 across the United States, and local communities will hold their own ceremonies at local cemeteries.
Christmas on the Square set for Dec. 2
The 2023 Christmas on the Square will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2 in the downtown area of Sheridan.
City of Tull inaugural Christmas Parade planned for Dec. 9
A festive event in the small town of Tull plans to bring the community together to celebrate the joy of the holiday season with a Christmas Parade.
Kissire set to replace Kissire at Poyen
On July 1, 2024, the Poyen School District will make a change at the superintendent position for just the second time in 45 years.
Dip Draw for The Call set for Dec. 8
Howdy folks, it’s a draw, a Dip Draw that is, and there's going to be a lot of dipping going on at the Sheridan Recreation Center with the first ever Dip Draw set for Dec. 8. Do you have a tasty dip you think could stand up against others? Then …
