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The Arkansas Minority Health Commission announced its request for application availability for food desert elimination efforts around the state

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Fort Smith, Ark. - State officials have announced that the Commission will reportedly award a maximum of 4 grants of up to $10,000 each to...
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The Main Street Bridge that crosses Crooked Creek in Harrison is scheduled to close for an extended period beginning January 2, 2024, ADOT officials...

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Fort Smith, Ark. - Arkansas Department of Transportation officials released a statement saying that the existing bridge will be replaced. The work is expected to...
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Construction on the new Interstate 30 westbound river bridge in North Little Rock will require a full closure of Riverfront Drive from 6 a.m....

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Fort Smith, Ark. - According to the state officials, working crews will reportedly close Riverfront Drive between Pine and Olive Streets in North Little...
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State officials received a report from the Natural State Initiative advisory council detailing the group’s recommendations to increase access to outdoor recreation and grow...

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Fort Smith, Ark. - According to the statement, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders reprotedly established the Natural State Initiative at the beginning of her term...
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Highway 344 is scheduled to close for approximately 24 hours beginning at 5 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, state officials say

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Fort Smith, Ark. - State officials have announced that working crews will replace box culverts on Columbia Lake Road just west of Magnolia. According to ARDOT,...
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The Arkansas Department of Transportation will conduct a public involvement meeting Thursday, December 14 from 4 to 7 p.m., to discuss the proposed improvements...

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Fort Smith, Ark. - State officials said the in-person meeting will be held at the Bentonville Community Center, 1101 SW Citizens Circle. The public may view...

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