Firefighters in Grant County getting new equipment

Volunteer fire departments in Grant County are receiving wildfire suppression kits thanks to a grant from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the Cane Creek, Prattsville, Tull, and Center Grove volunteer departments were awarded equipment valued at about... Read More.
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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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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.

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.
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UAM awarded $205K grant

The University of Arkansas at Monticello has been awarded a $205,415 grant by the Wingate Foundation. The multi-year grant (2022-2024) will be used to fund need-based scholarships ($100,000) nursing instructors ($50,000) and lab upgrades ($50,415). This is the second grant the Windgate Foundation has awarded to... Read More.

Grant County eyes buying former church

Grant County is considering purchasing the former First Baptist Church in downtown Sheridan, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. The paper quoted Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt as saying the county needs more space. “We’re out of room,” he said. “The courthouse is too crowded. We... Read More.
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Pine Bluff man killed in Grant County accident

A Pine Bluff man was killed in a one-vehicle in Grant County Friday night. According to a preliminary report, Fred Dewayne Collins, 41, was eastbound on U.S. 270 near Westbrook Drive when the 2001 Cadillac he was driving crossed into the westbound lane, driving left... Read More.