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
Hamburg Students and Faculty Mourn a Loss
Photo submitted Students created a makeshift memorial on the door to room 141 where Mr. Cox’s classroom was set up. The memorial included handmade posters with the famous phrase of the highly favored teacher, “And, we’re working!”. Photo submitted Hamburg High School teacher Michael Cox collapsed at school July 30th leaving a long line of…
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…