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Eastbound on-ramps to I-440 in Little Rock to close this week for repairs
Little Rock, Arkansas – Starting Monday night, July 22, through Thursday morning, July 25, motorists in Little Rock will need to plan for overnight closures of two on-ramps to Interstate 440 (I-440). These closures, occurring from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., are part of a scheduled maintenance project to perform necessary bridge deck repairs, weather permitting.
City of Little Rock encouraging people to be plastic-free in July
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — This month, Little Rock city leaders have been working to make the city and its residents more sustainable by encouraging as many people as possible to participate in Plastic Free July. According to the city’s recycling and sustainability educator, Ray Partridge, Plastic Free July is...
EPA provides $100 million grant to Arkansas three-district coalition, more than $45 million to central Arkansas
A coalition representing roughly half of the Arkansas population has received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to improve the Natural State’s sustainability.
Illegal trash dumping persists in Little Rock | What to know
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After the March 31 tornado, one of the unexpected downfalls to the devastating event was people illegally dumping. Some Little Rock homeowners said it's been happening for far longer than that. In fact, they contacted us to see what we could do, especially if the dumping lands on their private property.
Daily Newscast for Monday, July 22, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Monday, July 22 2024. - Arkansas state leaders responded to President Joe Biden's decision to end his bid for reelection over the weekend. - During the Republican National Convention, Arkansas leadership and representatives fully endorsed...
LITTLE ROCK NOTEBOOK: City Board Adopts Downtown Master Plan | Renovations Scheduled at Terry Library
The Little Rock Board of Directors recently took a significant step towards future development in the city’s core. They have adopted a downtown master plan, which aims to guide the area’s growth and progress. This plan paves the way for systematic and cohesive enhancements in downtown Little Rock.
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