UPDATED STORY: Justices of the Peace approve data center and solar farm resolutions
Nonbinding resolutions given thumbs up
Malvern Water Works to end retail agreement with Tull, shift to wholesale sales
Tull water service changing
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
USDA shares opportunities with Grant County producers
UPDATED STORY: Hodges convicted of murder, arson and battery
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.
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