September 2, 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
Bookish Thoughts
Getting Caught Up With What’s Going Down at the Ashley County LibraryBy Holly Gillum, Library DirectorWhat a few weeks it’s been. I’ll admit to being a bit discouraged at not being able to reach you each week and I took a bit of a break from writing. It got me back on the Tok, but…
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…