Sheridan City council votes to hire another police officer

At its last meeting the Sheridan City Council voted to hire another police officer for the Sheridan Police Department. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Police Chief Jason Teague asked for the additional officer and Mayor Joe Wise told the newspaper that there are certain... Read More.

Sheridan man killed in Sunday morning motorcycle accident

A Sheridan man was killed early Sunday morning in a motorcycle accident near Leola in Grant County, according to the Arkansas State Police. According to a police report, 62-year-old Damon Cotton of Sheridan was driving a 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle east on Highway 46 near... Read More.
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Contraband sweep conducted at Sheridan schools

Law enforcement officers from Sheridan, Grant County Jefferson County and the Arkansas State Police cooperated on a search for contraband at Sheridan High School and Junior High School last week. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Sheridan Police Department, Jefferson... Read More.
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Sheridan City Council approves money for fire helmets

The Sheridan City Council voted recently to buy new helmets for the Fire Department. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Fire Chief Ben Hammond, has told the Mayor he is in the process of finalizing the purchase of the new helmets and the council approved... Read More.
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Sheridan School Board approves new election model

The Sheridan School District Board of Education has approved a new election model, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. The new model calls for the creation of five zones, as well as the election of two at-large positions. Previously, all seven board positions were elected... Read More.

Sheridan City Council votes to hike jail fees

The Sheridan City Council voted last week to increase the fees the Sheridan Detention Center charges for housing prisoners. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County was excluded from the increase, Police Chief Jason Teague told the council that the city makes a significant amount... Read More.
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Sheridan hires Dr. Karla Neathery as next Superintendent

Dr. Karla Neathery has been hired as superintendent for the Sheridan School District by unanimous vote of the Sheridan school board. The announcement was made at a special called board meeting Thursday night. Dr. Neathery currently serves as superintendent of the Arkadelphia School District, where... Read More.