Grant County awaiting Governor to appoint new JP

The Grant County Quorum Court has a vacancy and County Judge Randy Pruitt hopes it will be filled soon. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Pruitt officially notified Governor Sarah Huckaby Sanders of the vacancy in November after former JP Grant Westmoreland resigned. Under state law,... Read More.
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Former Grant County Deputy has died

Chris Palmer, the Assistant Police Chief in Stuttgart, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday. Palmer served for many years in the Grant County Sheriff's Department before making the move to Stuttgart.  His obituary says that Chris cared about his community and worked hard... Read More.

Grant County Quorum Court approves 2024 budget

The Grant County Quorum Court adopted a $14 million budget during their final meeting of the year which included a three percent pay raise with some adjustments. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the budget included one new position for the Road Department, money for... Read More.
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UAMS grant renewed to train doctors in rural areas

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $17.6 million federal grant renewal to further its goal of increasing the number of practicing primary care physicians in the state, particularly in rural and medically underserved communities. Administered by the... Read More.
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One killed, one hurt n Grant County accident

A Benton man was killed and a juvenile injured in a two-vehicle accident in rural Grant County Friday. According to a preliminary report, David Marano, 54, was northbound on Arkansas Highway 35 north approaching Grant County Road 64 when the 2024 Subaru he was driving... Read More.
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