Sheridan considering raising water and sewer rates

The City of Sheridan is considering an increase in its water and sewer rates. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the city is currently losing money producing the water it sells to customers. A proposed ordinance that was read for the first time at the Jan.... Read More.
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East End Volunteer Fire Department raising money for baby box

The East End Volunteer Fire Department is currently accepting donations for the construction of a “baby box” at its station at 21900 Baxley Lane. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, East End Fire Chief Darrel Feagan said the fundraising campaign is necessary because the baby... Read More.

Westerman reacts to raising the debt limit

  WASHINGTON—Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark) on Thursday reacted to a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to raise the country's debt limit. In a statement released by his office, Westerman said: “Today, House Democrats unilaterally voted to suspend the debt limit once again... Read More.
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Governor signs legislation raising teacher pay

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday signed legislation to raise the target median annual pay for public school teachers by $2,000. Hutchinson signed identical House and Senate bills that raise the target median pay for teachers to $51,822, starting with... Read More.