Stories from Saturday, May 18, 2013

With the recent death of Marked Tree mayor Wayne Nichols, alderman Michael Scott has been appointed by the city council to serve as mayor pro tem until a special election in August when someone will be selected to complete Nichols' unexpired term. The council heard from several citizens interested in the position Monday night, including former Marked Tree mayor Dixon Chandler, Mary Ann Arnold--who served on the Quorum Court for 22 years--and current council members Cleo Johnson, Jr. ...