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Cross County Library Board to sell historic Burnett building damaged by tornado

The Cross County Library Board has agreed to sell the historic Burnett building in downtown Wynne. The property was one of several damaged in the March 31, 2023, tornado. The library had plans and was seeking funds to convert the building into the Center for Lifelong Learning before the storm. (Photo credit: David Owens/Wynne Progress).

WYNNE — The Cross County Library Board has agreed to sell the historic Burnett building property in downtown Wynne.

The building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was one of several damaged in the March 31 tornado last year.

The library board voted Wednesday to declare the building as surplus and to seek bids.

Bids will be accepted through noon on Friday, April 19.

Bids should be submitted by mail or in-person to 410 Merriman Ave. East, Wynne, Arkansas 72396, ATTN: Regional Librarian.

For questions, call John Paul Myrick at 870-587-0587 or email jpaul@ecarls.org.

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