Earle, AR

united states

Earle is a small delta town in eastern Arkansas, about 40 miles west of Memphis via Highway 64 to Interstate 40. This farming community of 1,500 sits among cotton fields and rice paddies near the Mississippi River. Highway 1 runs north-south through town, connecting to other delta communities, while most traffic involves local agriculture and Memphis-area commuters. The town's water tower features a catfish logo, honoring the annual Catfish Festival.