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…

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Obituaries

News

Crossett MLK Group Earns State Honors

Photo submitted Chairperson Ardellia Mays accepts her capitol citation from Commissioner Dushun Scarbrough, Sr. Photo submitted As part of the three day conference hosted by the state level Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, kids with anti-violence posters reflecting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s message line the capitol rotunda as an exercise in learning civil rights…

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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…

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Sports

    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…

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