Gretchen Ritchey
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Community voices concern over proposed data center
Grant County justices of the peace say there's still much to be addressed before they can vote on a proposed non-binding resolution relating to a proposal to build a data center and solar farm in the county.
Sheridan community rallies around injured officer
The Sheridan community is rallying to support one of its own after a devastating vehicle accident left Sheridan Police officer Melanie Espinosa (22) and her sister, Ashlee Espinosa (19) with serious injuries requiring multiple surgeries.
Firm pitches major data center and solar farm project to Quorum Court
An Austin, Texas, company that develops data centers and the energy that runs them has proposed spending between $5 billion and $6 billion on a project in Grant County that would create some $300 million in tax revenue over the life of the project.
Teachers honored at Chamber breakfast
Three Sheridan School District teachers Tina Potter, Lynn Summit and Karen Burnett were honored as the Grant County Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year at last week’s Chamber breakfast.
Vaping incidents down but still too many, officials say
There were 62 vaping incidents this past school year, a significant drop from the 2021-22 school year, but as School Board President Jeff Lisenbey put it, zero is the goal.
Tull Town Council discusses creek erosion and infrastructure projects
At its regular meeting last Monday, the Tull Town Council addressed several issues, including a water rate increase, drainage concerns near a local residence and updates on infrastructure projects.
Retired judge assigned City case following Judge Shirron’s recusal
The Supreme Court of Arkansas has ordered Special Judge Robert Gibson, a retired circuit court judge, to preside over the case of Daniel and Ginger Roberts v. City of Sheridan and Jeremy A. McNair in the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court.
Tull Waterworks customers to see rate increase following state water study
Residents and businesses in the Town of Tull and surrounding areas served by Tull Waterworks will soon see an increase on their monthly water bills after the City Council approved a new rate structure recommended by the Arkansas Rural Water Association (ARWA).
