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Edmondson, Arkansas is a small city with a rich history and a place where many call home.
Edmondson, Arkansas is a small community in Northeast Arkansas with two-thirds of the population is African American. “This is home to me,” says James Mitchell Sr., the oldest resident in Edmondson, Arkansas. James Mitchell is 94 years old and has been a resident of Edmondson, Arkansas since he was 2 years old, in years counting he has been in Edmondson, Arkansas for 92 years. James Mitchell speaks of times in Edmondson, Arkansas when he described the black race was considered “the underdog,” but in spite of the color of their skin, many “work together and got along,” says James Mitchell. Mayor Ira Ewing came to Edmondson, Arkansas in 2012 and has been active in the community since his arrival. In 2017 after some health challenges with Former Mayor Robert Johnson Mayor Ira Ewing became mayor of Edmondson, Arkansas. Mayor Ira Ewing has brought a daycare center to Edmondson which rents two faculties owned by the city. In addition, Mayor Ira Ewing wants to aid the senior citizens as well as bring people to Edmondson to bring more resources into the city. “We got some things, but we can do better,” says Mayor Ira Ewing. Oscar Matthew came to Edmondson, Arkansas 40 years ago, and told his story of how he wanted something for himself, and a purchase a house and move it to Edmondson, Arkansas to raise his family and call home. Oscar Matthew is also a city council member and desires Edmondson, Arkansas to grow. “You never give up,” says Oscar Matthew, city council member and resident. Oscar believes in Edmondson and is looking for something good to happen in the city. Even though Edmondson is a small city it is home to so many and there is potential for some remarkable opportunities.
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AuthorHello my name Seth Mitchell. I am a vibrant and energetic personality. I'm a native of Arkansas and now reside in Missouri. I am a Life and Culture journalist covering stories that are meaningful and entertaining to the people of color (Black and Brown communities) and minorities in Northeast Arkansas. Archives
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