Stories from Friday, April 28, 2017

The Marked Tree City council passed a condemnation ordinance Monday night while an ordinance requiring property be kept free of tall grass, garbage, and other unsightly conditions failed to get enough votes for approval. City Clerk Pam Wright led the meeting in Mayor Mary Ann Arnold's absence, who has been out of the office after having a pacemaker put in. ...

Lepanto Elementary students celebrated Earth Day last week by planting five trees in memory of school nurse Mrs. Janie Oates, who passed away last August. The trees were donated by the school's Literacy Coach Paige Tyler--who organized the event--and her husband Keith Tyler. ...