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Tull City Council hears update on water tower project

Malvern Water Works to end retail agreement with Tull, shift to wholesale sales

Tull water service changing

Sheridan council addresses AI for official use

Preparedness prevents wildfires and home loss

Tools for fighting wildfire risk

Wise sworn in to Sheridan City Council

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Grant County Farm Family 2025

The Barnes Family of Pickin Peppers Farm, LLC in Sheridan has been honored as the 2025 Grant County Farm Family of the Year.

USDA shares opportunities with Grant County producers

UPDATED STORY: Hodges convicted of murder, arson and battery

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

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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.

Resident speaks out about data center proposal

The Grant County Quorum Court once again heard discussion on the proposed Clean Cloud Energy data center and solar farm north of Sheridan during its regular meeting last Monday.

Tull Council discusses mobile home park, District Court system

During last week’s Town of Tull Council meeting, much of the discussion centered on ongoing issues with property owned by Aaron Morehart and the mobile home park he operates.

Grant County Fair brings ‘Blue Jeans and Country Dreams’ to Sheridan

The Grant County Fair is underway this week at the Grant County Fairgrounds on Highway 167 North, celebrating with the theme “Blue Jeans and Country Dreams.”

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Grant County officials

Retired Circuit Court Judge Grisham Phillips dismissed a lawsuit filed against several Grant County officials that was aimed at stopping a proposed data center and solar farm from ever being built.

Sheridan seeking applicants for City Council vacancy

The City of Sheridan is now accepting resumes to fill the unexpired term of City Council Member, Ward 3, Position 2. Council member Lynn Camp resigned from the position, with his last meeting being last Tuesday.

City of Sheridan launches new mobile app

The City of Sheridan has officially launched a brand-new mobile app designed to keep residents connected, informed, and engaged with their community.

Grant County Fair to host Hay Bale Decorating Contest

The Grant County Fair will once again showcase creativity and community spirit with its second annual Hay Bale Decorating Contest, set to run throughout Fair Week, Tuesday, September 16, through Saturday, September 20.

Stick Horse Rodeo Returns to Grant County Fair

The Grant County Fair is saddling up for its second annual Stick Horse Rodeo, giving the youngest cowboys and cowgirls a chance to shine in the arena. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m.

Courthouse square improvements underway on Oak Street

Work is officially underway on the west side of the Grant County Courthouse square along Oak Street, where a new retaining wall, steps and sidewalk are being built to improve safety and accessibility.

Citizens voice concerns at Quorum Court meeting

Three Grant County residents addressed the Quorum Court during its August meeting last week, each allotted five minutes to speak as a timer was set to ensure fairness.

South Sheridan Water Association still working to clear dingy water

Residents served by the South Sheridan Water Association are still seeing and perhaps tasting the effects of the May 17 lightning strike and subsequent fire that damaged the association’s water treatment facility.

"Yes" vote would extend current school millage through 2056

Sheridan School District patrons will decide Nov. 18 whether to extend the district's current 36-mill tax rate for an additional nine years, pushing the expiration date from 2047 to 2056.

Sheridan schools seeking millage extension, celebrates AP successes with 95 Scholars recognized

At the August monthly meeting, Superintendent Chad Pitts addressed the board stating that Sheridan School District has been awarded $11.5 million through a partnership with the Arkansas State Board of Education to build a new elementary school building at East End to replace an aging one.

Sheridan Graduate Crowned Mrs. Arkansas America, Heads to Mrs. America Stage

Mrs. Arkansas America 2025 Cameron Willis Steele, a 2015 Sheridan High School graduate, will soon take the stage in Las Vegas to compete in the Mrs. America competition. Competitions are scheduled for August 20 through 27.

Tiny houses and water on tap at Tull Council meeting

The Tull City Council discussed how to regulate tiny houses during its August meeting, ultimately deciding that units built off-site and placed on wheels would fall under the same ordinance as mobile homes.

Summit shares impact of Operation Christmas Child

Lynn Summit spoke to the Sheridan Rotary Club recently about the local Operation Christmas Child program, a ministry project of Samaritan’s Purse that delivers shoebox-sized gifts to children in need around the world.

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

Classmates survived covid, now college

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

Jury awards $1,100 in property dispute case

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).