Gretchen Ritchey
Recent Stories
Hodges convicted of murder, arson and battery
A Grant County jury found Ryan Hodges, 82, of Sheridan, guilty of first-degree murder, arson, and first-degree battery on Friday, September 26, 2025, following a three-day trial at the Grant County Courthouse.
Single Parent Scholarship Fund sees record applications, seeks more from Grant County
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is experiencing a record number of applications in 2024 and 2025, but leaders say more local outreach and volunteers are needed—especially in Grant County.
Community gathers for candlelight vigil on courthouse lawn
A candlelight vigil was held Thursday, Sept. 18 on the Grant County Courthouse lawn to honor the late Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who was shot to death Sept. 10 while speaking to college students on the Utah Valley University campus.
Sheridan School District hosts meetings on proposed millage extension
The Sheridan School District held two informational community meetings last week to discuss its upcoming millage extension proposal.
Local schools excel in ADE letter grades
The Arkansas Department of Education has released letter grades for the 2024–25 school year, and both districts in Grant County earned strong marks.
Quorum Court approves ordinances on reimbursements to sheriff’s office and budget
The Grant County Quorum Court approved three ordinances during its regular monthly meeting last week, addressing employee reimbursements, sheriff’s office needs, and adjustments to the county budget.
WEB ONLY: Community gathers for candlelight vigil on courthouse lawn
A community candlelight vigil was held Thursday evening on the Grant County Courthouse lawn, drawing several hundred attendees to honor the late Charlie Kirk.
WEB ONLY: Drug sweep conducted at Sheridan High School
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Sheridan Police Department, in cooperation with the Sheridan School District, conducted a joint operation at Sheridan High School last week to help ensure the campus remains safe and free of contraband.
Grant County Library awarded $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant for children’s space renovation
The Grant County Library has been named one of the latest recipients of T-Mobile’s Hometown Grants program, receiving $50,000 to renovate the children’s area in the new library facility.
