It is at times difficult to get started in a new community or even sometimes just hard to find out the general information when looking over a new community. The Newcomer: How to Section will provide any information that will be helpful to any prospective visitors looking to move to Osceola, AR.
Utilities
Television/Cable
- Ritter Communications 1-888-336-4466
Telephone
- AT & T home: 1-800-288-2020
business: 1-800-499-7928
- www.att.com/move
Osceola Municipal Light & Power
303 West Hale Avenue - (870) – 563 - 5245
Hours: 8 am – 5 pm, Mon-Fri
Orders: Completed in the same day
Requirements: Current picture ID, Social Security #, Proof of Address, $125.00 deposit
Services: Electricity, Water, Sewer & Garbage Pickup
Garbage and Trash service- Pick up is twice a week at curbside from residence and businesses. One roll of garbage bags are given to new residential electric customers when service is established. In March and September, all residents receive a roll of garbage bags. Pickup is provided on scheduled days except legal holidays. Notice of change will be provided through local media. Leaves, tree branches, or grass clippings should be placed in individual piles at curbside unbagged. Tree branches under 4’’ diameter will be picked up at no charge; over 4” diameter, there will be charge- contact Osceola St. Department
Arkansas Western Gas Co.
103 East Ford Avenue - (870) – 563 - 6591
Orders: Completed Next Day
Hours: 8 am – 5 pm, Mon-Fri
Requirements: Current ID, Deposit (Varies, approx. $75.00)
Other
Drivers License/ Vehicle Registration
Arkansas Revenue Office
550 S. Ermen Lane – (870) - 563 - 2211
Hours: 8 am – 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri
Requirements: 30 days establishment of residency, current driver’s license, current vehicle registration, Title or name/address of Title holder, Liability insurance and proof of assessment through Mississippi County Tax Assessor’s Office
Newspaper
The Osceola Times- 112 N. Poplar (870)-563-2615
The Jonesboro Sun- Jonesboro, AR (870)-935-5525
Arkansas Democrat - Gazette- Little Rock, AR (501)-378-3400
The Commercial Appeal- Memphis, TN (901)-529-2666
