Grant County Judge discusses county improvements

At a recent meeting of the Grant County Quorum Court, County Judge Randy Pruitt announced that the opening of the county’s annex building will now take place in September. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the parking lot will not be ready by the previously... Read More.
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County Judge talks road department and street improvements

During committee meetings Tuesday, the Jefferson County Quorum Court recommended that an appropriation ordinance for nearly $484,000 for the County Road Department be approved. More than half of that money came from an auction of department equipment including two tractors with sidearm mowers, tires, a... 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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Arkansas City, McGehee get money for wastewater system improvements

Two cities in Southeast Arkansas have received economic development block grants to improve their wastewater systems. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Arkansas City in Desha County received $300,000 and McGehee, also in Desha County, received $299,954 through the Community Development Block Grant Program for... Read More.
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Earnest talks county roads and improvements

While Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest admits he has other jobs, one of his primary responsibilities is to see that the county’s roads are taken care of. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show last month, Earnest talked about the need for road graders,... Read More.

Lane closures announced for road improvements in Drew county

Road improvements in Drew county will lead to lane closures according to a press release from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Improvements to culverts on Highway 83 will result in lane restrictions at the main entrance of the University of Arkansas at Monticello and Drew... Read More.