September 8, 2026
Opinion
State Capitol Week in Review
Information About an Issue You Will Vote on in NovemberBy Chris Lesher, Public Information Officer for the Arkansas SenateThe Joint City, County, & Local Affairs…
Obituaries
News
Truck Submerged at Boat Ramp Recovered
Photo taken by Sarah Stagg Michael Reynolds, Deputy Director of the Ashley County Office of Emergency Management waits near the Longview boat ramp for word from diver Cameron Chapman where to help hook up a tow truck chain to pull a submerged truck and boat trailer out. A county worker uses a livescope on the…
Community
Petition Drive Regarding Alcohol in Ashley County Enters Plan B
Group Collecting Signatures Falls Short of Necessary NumberBy Sarah StaggThe group of Ashley County residents and business owners circulating a petition to put the wet/dry county issue on the November ballot have gone back to the drawing board after not being able to collect the necessary number of signatures. “We came close, but we didn’t…
Sports
Eagles Soar Past Pirates in SeasonOpener, 33-18
By Josh MartinThe Crossett Eagles opened the 2026 regular season Friday night with a 33-18 victory over the Drew Central Pirates. The matchup marked the…
Lifestyle
When the Sirens Go Off
Photo submitted Sarah Pippen and husband James who is a firefighter for the Crossett Fire Department and a volunteer firefighter for the North Crossett Fire…