City of Earle

08/17/2026

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Today We Honor Vanessa Green

What can we say about Ms. Vanessa Green? Sometimes the strongest people in a community are not the loudest—they are the ones whose faith, character, courage, and convictions speak for them.

Ms. Green was raised in Earle, graduated from Earle, and continues to proudly call Earle home. She represents the kind of hometown strength that reminds us that you don’t have to seek the spotlight to make a difference.

She is a quiet but strong woman of faith who believes in standing firm for what is right. When something matters, she is willing to advocate, speak up, and stand on principle. That kind of courage deserves to be recognized.

“Strength does not always make noise. Sometimes strength is simply having the courage to stand for what is right—even when you stand alone.”

Ms. Green reminds us that quietness should never be mistaken for weakness. A person can carry grace in their spirit, faith in their heart, and still possess the courage to take a stand.

As Proverbs 31:25 reminds us:
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”

Another powerful reminder:

“Faith gives you the strength to stand. Integrity gives you the courage not to move when you know you’re standing for what is right.”

Today, Earle celebrates Vanessa Green—a daughter of our community, a woman of faith, a woman of conviction, and an example that you can be quiet and still be powerful.

Continue standing. Continue believing. Continue advocating. Continue being a light. Earle is stronger when people of faith and courage refuse to stop caring about what is right.

❤️ Strong in Faith. Rooted in Earle. Courageous in Conviction.

Ms. Green, today we salute you!

08/17/2026

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“Turning Point” — Tyrone Davis

Every Day Can Be Your Turning Point

Dear Earle Community,

For this , we’re highlighting the timeless soul classic “Turning Point” by Tyrone Davis—a song whose very title reminds us of something powerful: life can change when we decide it is time to change.

Every person, every family, and even every community will experience a turning point—a moment when we must decide whether we are going to remain where we are or have the courage to move toward something better.

Sometimes your turning point comes after disappointment. Sometimes it comes after making mistakes. Sometimes it comes when you finally realize that what worked yesterday will not take you where God is leading you tomorrow.

But hear this, Earle:

“Your past may explain where you have been, but it does not have the authority to determine where you are going.”

A turning point requires a decision. We have to decide to forgive. Decide to grow. Decide to change. Decide to work together. Decide to stop allowing old disagreements to interfere with new opportunities. Decide that our children deserve something greater than what we inherited.

That same principle applies to our community.

Earle can have a turning point.

A turning point where we replace division with unity.
Where we replace complaints with solutions.
Where we replace negativity with participation.
Where we stop asking, “Who is going to fix it?” and start asking, “What can I do to help?”

The Word of God reminds us in 2 Corinthians 5:17:

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

And Isaiah 43:18-19 reminds us not to remain trapped by yesterday, because God is able to “do a new thing.”

Earle, we cannot change yesterday—but we can make different decisions today that create a better tomorrow.

“Sometimes the greatest turning point in your life begins with two simple words: ENOUGH and NOW. Enough excuses. Enough division. Enough looking backward. Now we grow. Now we heal. Now we build.”

So as you listen to “Turning Point” by Tyrone Davis, think about your own life. Think about your family. Think about your neighborhood. Think about our city.

Ask yourself:

What can I change? What can I improve? Who can I encourage? How can I become part of the solution?

Because transformation doesn’t always begin with something big. Sometimes it begins with one changed heart, one changed mind, one helping hand, and one person willing to take the first step.

❤️ Earle, today can be our Turning Point.

Choose better. Do better. Be better.
For yourself. For your family. For our children. For our community. For Earle.

🎶 Good Music. Real Message. Stronger Community.

08/17/2026

🔥 OFFICIAL BURN BAN NOTICE 🔥
City of Earle, Arkansas

Effective Monday, August 17, 2026 — Until Further Notice

Dear Citizens of Earle,
The City of Earle is committed to protecting the lives, homes, property, and well-being of every person in our community.

Due to the extremely hot and dry conditions currently affecting our area, the City of Earle will partner with the Crittenden County Judge’s Office to implement a BURN BAN within the city limits of Earle, effective Monday, August 17, 2026. This burn ban will remain in effect until it is officially lifted.

Crittenden County Judge Woody Wheeless has announced:
“With the hot and dry conditions we are currently experiencing, I will be issuing a county-wide burn ban Monday morning. Please be safe!”

We ask every resident to take this matter seriously. During these dry conditions, a single spark can quickly become a dangerous fire, threatening homes, property, first responders, and entire neighborhoods.

Please do not conduct outdoor burning while the burn ban is in effect. We encourage everyone to remain alert, use good judgment, and help spread the word to neighbors, family members, businesses, and others throughout our community.

This is bigger than following an order—it is about protecting one another.

“A strong community does not wait for danger to become disaster. We act together, protect one another, and put safety first.”

“Prevention today can save a home, a life, and a community tomorrow.”

Earle, we have always been strongest when we work together. Please do your part and help us keep our city and county safe during these dangerous hot and dry conditions.

Protect our homes. Protect our families. Protect our community.

One City. One Community. One Responsibility.

Please be safe, Earle.
Small Town Roots. Strong Future.

08/16/2026

08/15/2026

PSA

08/15/2026

Today, as we recognize National Relaxation Day, I encourage each of you to give yourself permission to slow down, rest, and recharge.

Life keeps us busy with work, family, responsibilities, and service to others—but taking care of ourselves is important, too. Spend some time with family, enjoy the outdoors, unplug from the noise, or simply find a quiet moment of peace.

Rest is not wasted time. Sometimes the strength we need for tomorrow begins with giving ourselves permission to rest today.

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott

Earle, take care of your mind, body, and spirit. Tomorrow will bring another opportunity to work, serve, build, and make a difference.

Rest. Relax. Recharge. You matter. ❤️

08/14/2026

To the Residents of Earle,
We want to take a moment to speak directly to the citizens of our great city about something that affects every one of us: the appearance, cleanliness, and future of Earle.

Over the last several days, debris has been picked up throughout our community, and we are committed to seeing debris removed from the sides of the roads across all four wards of Earle. I want to sincerely thank Judge Wheeless and the Crittenden County Road Department for stepping up and assisting the City of Earle over the last two to three days with debris pickup. Your willingness to help our community is greatly appreciated.

But let us be clear: the responsibility for Earle does not belong to city leadership alone. It belongs to all of us.

A community is only as strong as the people who live in it. We cannot demand change while refusing to be part of the change. We cannot expect our city to look better if we are not willing to do our part to make it better.

Yes, there are people who will always look for something negative to say about Earle. There will always be those who want to see our city fail, who focus on what is wrong instead of recognizing what is being done right. But we will not allow negativity to define Earle.

We know where our help comes from, and God will always receive the glory and the honor. We will continue moving forward, one step at a time, believing that better days are ahead for Earle.

But now I challenge every citizen: Don't just complain about what needs to change—become part of the change.

Pick up around your property. Help keep your street clean. Take pride in your neighborhood. If you see an area that needs attention, don't automatically assume that someone else will handle it. Find a way to contribute. Volunteer. Encourage your neighbors. Teach our children that taking pride in where they live is a responsibility, not someone else's job.

Beautification is bigger than picking up debris. It's about restoring pride. It's about changing the mindset. It's about showing our children that Earle is worth fighting for, worth investing in, and worth believing in.

We must stop asking, “What is the city going to do?” and start asking, “What can I do for my city?”

Imagine what Earle could look like if every household, every business, every organization, every church, and every citizen decided to take ownership of just one small piece of our community. One clean lot. One clean street. One improved property. One act of kindness. One helping hand.

Small acts multiplied by an entire community can create a transformation that nobody can ignore.

Let us prove that Earle is not defined by its challenges. We are defined by our resilience. We are defined by our faith. We are defined by our willingness to stand together and work together.

To those who are helping: thank you.
To those who have been waiting for change: get involved.
To those who only see the negative: watch what God can do through people who refuse to give up.

Earle belongs to all of us.

Let's take pride in our home.
Let's protect our community.
Let's encourage one another.
Let's stop tearing Earle down and start building Earle up.

The future of Earle will not be determined by what people say about us. It will be determined by what we are willing to do together.

God bless the City of Earle, every ward, every neighborhood, every family, and every citizen who continues to believe that Earle can—and will—be better.

Earle, this is our home.
Let's take care of it.
Let's stand together.
Let's rebuild the pride.
Let's make Earle shine again.

Together, we can do better. Together, we must do better. And together, we will do better.

08/13/2026

🚨 PSA 🚨
A Message to the Residents of Earle
Earle Residents — This Is the Time to Stand Together.
During this extreme heat, keeping the electricity on is not a luxury. It is a matter of health, safety, and human dignity.

Entergy Arkansas has announced that electric service disconnections for nonpayment are suspended through Friday, August 21, with disconnections scheduled to resume Monday, August 24.

We welcome this temporary protection, because no family should have to make an impossible choice between paying an electric bill and putting food on the table, buying medicine, purchasing school supplies, or meeting other basic needs.

But let us be clear: August 21 cannot be the end of the conversation.

Extreme heat does not suddenly disappear because a calendar date changes. For seniors, children, people with disabilities, medically vulnerable residents, and families living in homes that struggle to stay cool, the threat is real.

A power shutoff during dangerous heat can put lives at risk.

We are calling on Entergy Arkansas to continue working with the communities it serves and to recognize that protecting customers during extreme weather must be about more than a temporary suspension. It must be about ensuring that vulnerable families are not placed in danger when the suspension ends.

To the residents of Earle: Do not suffer in silence.

If you are struggling with your electric bill, reach out for assistance. Ask about payment arrangements, extensions, bill-management resources, energy-efficiency programs, and available assistance before August 24. Entergy Arkansas says it offers resources to help customers manage energy use and bills.

With extreme heat impacting Arkansas, we’re taking steps to help keep our customers safe and comfortable. Disconnects are suspended through Friday, Aug. 21 and will resume beginning Monday, Aug. 24.

08/13/2026

Dear Residents of Earle,
Take a look at these two pictures. The top picture shows where we were in 2023, when the City of Earle received a new garbage truck. The bottom picture shows where we are today in 2026—with another new garbage truck.

That is more than a picture. That is progress.

The City of Earle has made a deliberate decision to find the best way to serve our citizens while being responsible with city resources. Our current approach is a three-year lease for our garbage trucks, allowing the city to keep our equipment newer, more dependable, and better equipped to serve our residents without taking on the full cost of purchasing every truck outright.

And we are not stopping there.

Next week, Earle will receive a new knuckleboom truck under a three-year lease, with an option to purchase at the end of the lease. This is another investment in our community and another step toward improving the services our citizens deserve.

I want to encourage the residents of Earle: let's stop speaking negatively about progress and start celebrating it. No community moves forward when every improvement is met with criticism. We may not agree on every decision, but we should be able to recognize when our city is moving in the right direction.

Progress deserves recognition. Improvement deserves encouragement. And Earle deserves optimism.

Let's focus on what we are building—not what we think is wrong. Let's celebrate the new equipment, better services, and the continued effort to move our city forward.

“A community grows stronger when its people choose to build instead of tear down.”
“You cannot move Earle forward while constantly looking in the rearview mirror.”
“Progress may not happen overnight, but every positive step matters.”

We have work to do, and there will always be challenges. But there is also plenty to be proud of.

Let's choose hope over negativity, progress over criticism, and unity over division.

Earle is moving forward. Let's be proud of it, support it, and—most importantly—let's be positive about the future of our city.

Earle, this is progress. Let's celebrate it!

08/13/2026

Downtown Earle, AR