Longtime Mississippi County Collector Retires

LaDonnia May-Burnett honored at Osceola Courthouse celebration after over 20 years of service.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:48pm

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After more than two decades working in the Mississippi County Collector's office in Osceola, Arkansas, LaDonnia May-Burnett was honored with a retirement celebration at the Osceola Courthouse on Friday afternoon.

Why it matters

Burnett's retirement marks the end of an era for the local collector's office, which has seen consistent leadership and community service over the past 20 years. Her departure will leave a void that the county will need to fill with a new hire.

The details

LaDonnia May-Burnett has worked in the Mississippi County Collector's office in Osceola for over 20 years, serving the local community by collecting property taxes and other fees. On Friday, March 31, 2026, the county held a retirement celebration at the Osceola Courthouse to honor Burnett's decades of dedicated service.

  • LaDonnia May-Burnett's retirement celebration was held on Friday, March 31, 2026.

The players

LaDonnia May-Burnett

A 20-year veteran of the Mississippi County Collector's office in Osceola, Arkansas, who is retiring from her position.

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The takeaway

After over two decades of consistent leadership and community service, LaDonnia May-Burnett's retirement from the Mississippi County Collector's office marks the end of an era. Her departure will require the county to find a replacement to fill this important local government role.