City Council Hears of PWD Losing Foot Race in a Prickly Situation

Closing in on the year, the City Council met Tuesday, December 13th in the chambers of the city, opening with the pledge to the flag. The council approved minutes from the previous meeting and the agenda for the meeting; claims were approved by the audit committee.

Mayor Demarais stated in his opening remarks that he had received a call from a concerned citizen that had heard the Phillips County Hospital was closing and wanted the Mayor to do something about it. Mayor Demarais stated the City has no control over the hospital. The mayor also informed the council he would be traveling to Washing...