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In this lesson, students will consider what it takes to become an elected official at a young age, and identify a community issue they would tackle if they were mayor.

Two Arkansas mayors were among the more than 250 municipal leaders who attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual winter meeting in the nations capital this week.

Press Democrat readers comment on teenage mayor, and more.

When we talk about any kind of social change, we tend to talk about the need for attracting a critical mass of people on board. Our cause could be social justice, the climate crisis or world peace.

When we talk about any kind of social change, we tend to talk about the need for attracting a critical mass of people on board. Our cause could be social justice, the climate crisis or world peace.

A tiny Arkansas town has made U.S. history by electing the countrys youngest Black mayor, Jaylen Smith, 18, who believes he can achieve greatness without leaving his hometown.

Residents hope that Jaylen Smith’s youthful energy and sense of purpose can improve the fortunes of Earle, Ark. — or at least attract a supermarket to the small city.

Residents hope that Jaylen Smith’s youthful energy and sense of purpose can improve the fortunes of Earle, Ark. — or at least attract a supermarket to the small city.

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The 18-year-old mayor of Earle, Arkansas may not have a lot of experience under his belt, but that might be exactly what his city needs.