Grant County preparing former church for renovations

Grant County officials are preparing the former First Baptist Church of Sheridan, which the county bought recent, for extensive renovations. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt said crews have been focused on cleaning out the building, hauling away numerous loads... Read More.
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Man killed in Saline County accident

A Hot Springs man has died after a two-vehicle accident in Saline County. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Zachary Alexander Albin, 27, of Hot Springs National Park was eastbound on U.S. 70 when the 2003 Honda he was operating failed... Read More.
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Silver Alert canceled for missing Grant County man

UPDATE 5:15 PM: The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has canceled the Silver Alert for 85-year-old Franklin Dean Thomason after Mr. Thomason was safely located. ORIGINAL STORY: The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 85-year-old Franklin Dean Thomason. Mr. Thomason goes by “Dean”. Dean is a 87 year... Read More.
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Spears talks win in County elections

Before he chose not to run for reelection, Edward Spears had served as a member of the Jefferson County Quorum Court representing District 13, which is across the Arkansas River and includes Altheimer, Wabbaseka, Tucker, Wright-Pastoria, and other small communities. On Tuesday, Spears won his... Read More.
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Grant County Quorum Court discusses airport improvements

At a recent meeting, the Grant County Quorum Court voted to set aside funds to match a grant which the county is applying for to make improvements to the airport. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, County Treasurer Tim Stuckey presented the idea of applying... Read More.

County Judge discusses road work and expenses

With the price of gasoline and materials soaring, the Jefferson County Road Department made the decision to switch from a five-day workweek to a four-day workweek and County Judge Gerald Robinson said Wednesday that the decision has paid off. ( Robinson was a guest on the... Read More.