Court of Appeals rejects appeal of Grant County man

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected the appeal of a Grant County man whose probation was revoked and sent to prison on drug related charges. Robert Eugene Dyas, 60, had contended that there was insufficient evidence to revoke his probation and... Read More.
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Grant County sets new record in number of votes cast

According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County set a new record for the number of people who voted during the 2020 General Election. Of the 12,000 registered voters in the county, just over 8,200 voted, a turnout rate of 68.22 percent. During the 2016... Read More.

State agencies to offer grant for COVID-19 affected businesses

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT), the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) received approval to proceed with a grant program utilizing $50 million in CARES Act funds for... Read More.
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Governor Announces Intent to Grant Executive Clemency

Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced his intent to grant 12 pardons and three commutations. An additional 71 clemency requests were denied. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates. The applicants intended for pardons have completed all jail time, fulfilled all parole and probationary requirements... Read More.

UAM gets grant for visual arts support

The University of Arkansas at Monticello has received a $50,000 grant to support visual arts, according to the McGehee Dermott Times-News. In its Sept. 30 edition, the newspaper said the grant came from the Windgate Foundation and will provide some of the first funding for... Read More.
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Grant County Quorum Court supports road tax issue

The Grant County Quorum Court during their meeting this week showed their support for an issue that will be on the ballot in November. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the Quorum Court approved a resolution dealing with ballot Issue 1, which would extend a... Read More.

Desha County gets grant to improve internet service

A more than $2.5 million grant from the Arkansas Rural Connect program will help to improve high speed internet service in Desha County, according to the McGehee-Dermott Times-News newspaper. In a Sept. 23 story, the newspaper reported that the county will partner with Aristotle Unified... Read More.
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New USFWS grant will help AGFC tackle Asian carp

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas will receive a share of $25 million being distributed in 2020 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to states in the Mississippi River Basin to better manage and study Asian carp. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has been working... Read More.
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Grant County courthouse reopens

The Grant County Courthouse has reopened after being shut down because of COVID-19. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, County Judge Randy Pruitt said the county has hired a man who works the front door and who checks people in and takes their temperature before... Read More.