Stories from Monday, April 21, 2014

Poinsett County Judge Charles Nix recently spoke about the potential project of U.S. 63 becoming Interstate 555 through a consolidated project by Jonesboro and Poinsett County governments. However, at the monthly Quorum Court meeting, Nix said it was unlikely to happen anytime soon...

Dr. Don Bowyer, Dean of the College of Fine Arts at Arkansas State University, was this month's guest speaker for the Marked Tree Rotary Club. He spoke to the club about the inherent value art has for people. "What I'm passionate about right now is why art exists at all and why humans create art," Bowyer said. ...

After months of renovation, the old grocery store in Tyronza, which has sat unused for around eight years, will soon be the city's newest restaurant when Tyboogie's Cafe holds its grand opening on Monday, April 21. The restaurant is owned by Keith and Jill Forrester, who also run Whitton Farms a few miles outside of Tyronza. ...

The Cardinal Center, Weiner's new senior citizen center, opened to a packed house Sunday afternoon. According to Mary Norris, the idea for the senior center started last July when a group of citizens got together to see what they could do for the community. They formed the Cardinal Community Service Group...

The replacement of Lepanto's water lines will face a slight set-back as a special election will have to be held in June concerning bonds. During Lepanto's city council meeting Tuesday night, City Attorney Noyl Houston told the council a previous ordinance they adopted was inadequate because it did not contain language concerning the bond issue. ...