Stories from Friday, September 9, 2016

Kristen Freeman's English students at Marked Tree High School will be working to honor a community member as part of their first major project of the year. Students have picked people they feel are deserving of the Beowulf Award, which is meant to highlight individuals who have been strong role models or done something inspirational within the community. ...

With the upcoming special election on Tuesday, Sept. 13, Trumann residents will decide whether or not to pass a one cent sales tax which would fund needed city improvements, the most important of which is a new well. Mayor Barbara Lewallen spoke to the Democrat Tribune this week about the election, saying when she ran for mayor, her campaign was based around developing a long-range plan for the city. ...