September 4, 2026
Opinion
Bookmarked on Main
Beat the Heat with a Good BookBy David Anderson, Director Crossett Public LibraryWe had a couple of days recently when it appeared that the heat…
Obituaries
News
Solar Farm Land Easement Gives Area Property Owners Access to Their Own Property
City Council Votes in Resolution to Avoid Future Potential DisputesBy Sarah StaggSome private property owners surrounding the solar farm in South Crossett now have legal access to their own property bordering the solar farm. At the August meeting of the Crossett city council, Mayor Crystal Marshall and City Attorney Tyler Mills proposed a resolution that…
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
Life After Junk Food
Area Nutrition Expert Encourages SNAP Recipients Toward Healthier LifestylesBy Sarah StaggAt least one local health and nutrition expert is weighing in on Arkansas Governor Sarah…