September 5, 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
HBG mayor training
Highly Trained to Develop Hamburg Photo submitted Hamburg Mayor David Streeter, pictured here at his 2021 swearing-in, has completed his third year of training by the Community Development Institute at the University of Central Arkansas. He along with Georganna Cossey of Hamburg who works with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and 41 other community leaders…
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…