The shoe factory closed and the supermarket pulled out. So did neighbours whose old homes were now falling apart, overtaken by weeds and trees. Likewise, the best students at Earle High School often left for college and decided their hometown did not have enough to lure them back.
A tiny Arkansas town has made U.S. history by electing the country s 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.