The Crossett Light – A Warning
After numerous emails from local residents, we find it necessary to issue a warning to people who wish to view the Crossett Light at its current location. During the days around Halloween, Ashley Road 425 and the other local gravel roads are a popular location for hayrides. In particular, locals warned us of coming upon utility trailers loaded with children and parked without lights in the intersection of Ashley 425 and Ashley 16. It should be obvious to any responsible adult that this is a recipe for tragedy.
As with the second disaster at Statesville, NC, The Booger Lights Project cannot stress enough that people wishing to view ghost lights should USE COMMON SENSE! Vehicles traveling or parked at night along roads should display some form of light for safety. Red lights are especially good if parked since they do not hinder night vision. While we have not personally witnessed any hayride vehicles and trailers without lights in the area of the Crossett light, one local law enforcement official confirmed that there had been more than one incident of such unsafe practices reported. During the time around the Halloween season, you should use due CAUTION when traveling in this area.
Hayrides are great fun and a wonderful tradition. However, we must do everything we can to insure we go home in one piece. If you are on a hayride, do not willingly engage in unsafe activities just to see a light that is often visible on other nights. If someone parks and cuts out the lights, protest. Yes, the person driving might be an adult, but ultimately, in all modes of paranormal tourism, you are responsible for your own safety.
There are enough ghosts in Southeastern Arkansas already!
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