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Sheridan voters to decide on $5.7M capital improvement bond in November

On Nov. 18, Sheridan residents will head to the polls to cast their votes on a proposed $5.7 million capital improvement bond that could bring long-awaited upgrades to the city's parks and recreation facilities — without raising taxes.

Let’s Clear the Water: Addressing Discoloration and Iron Concerns

There’s been confusing circling around Sheridan about local water.

Referendum petition timeline clarified at City Council meeting

At the August Sheridan City Council meeting, Mayor Cain Nattin reported that the city is pursuing reimbursement from the South Sheridan Water Association after stepping in to assist during a May emergency.

From SHS to A-State, the journey continues

Sharing a time when their world was upside down and school was virtual, 14 students from the Sheridan High School Class of 2021 have remained friends while attending Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.

Civil trial ends in trespass ruling

The last day of July and first day of August still resonate with several around town as the long-running property dispute between two Sheridan families was finally resolved in court.

Sheridan City Council backs out of grant for Main Street Plaza

At a special meeting held last Tuesday, the Sheridan City Council voted not to pursue a competitive state grant, choosing instead to support the Grant County Unified Community Resource Council (GCUCRC) in its effort to secure funding for one of its facilities.

Quorum Court advances data center, tables solar farm proposal

Last week’s Grant County Quorum Court meeting became chaotic with raised voices, accusations and cross-talking as justices of the peace took up the matter of a proposed resolution regarding the construction of a data center and solar farm.

Injunction filed over data center resolution, cites FOIA violation

A Grant County resident has filed for a temporary and permanent injunction against resolutions related to a data processing center and solar farm being considered by the Quorum Court, alleging violations of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

It was a capital day for Sheridan

Gov. Sarah Sanders visited Grant County last Thursday, July 24 and named Sheridan as Arkansas “Capital for a Day” recognizing the city’s historical and economic significance in the state.

Entergy customers can save through Energy Efficiency Program

A-1 LED Lighting, a Sheridan-based commercial lighting contractor founded in 2017, has completed over 2,000 projects for Entergy customers, securing more than $35 million in combined incentives through the Entergy Solutions program.

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