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Gosnell awarded grant/ builds new subdivision
(Local News ~ 06/24/23)
Gosnell was awarded the final $200,000 through the Mississippi County Infrastructure Grant Program on June 21. Funds were awarded to accommodate the city’s growth due to the Diamond Pointe Subdivision currently under construction. Located on Air Base Highway entering Gosnell, the subdivision is one of the largest housing developments in recent city history. A total of 40 lots were made available with approximately 30 still remaining, according to mayor Jason Taylor...
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Sewage issues continue to plague City of Gosnell
(Local News ~ 06/24/23)
By B. KAY RICHTER NEA Town Courier Assistant Editor Gosnell resident, Kenneth Robinson, has learned to dread every time there is heavy rain. Robinson, a disabled veteran and longtime resident of 170 South Gosnell says that during heavy rains, his home and 10 other homes along the lower quarter of the street his residence sits on, can not flush their toilets...
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County committee approves support for job training program
(Local News ~ 06/24/23)
By B. KAY RICHTER NEA Town Courier Assistant Editor Mississippi County Planning and Development Committee approved support for an internship coordinator specialist and funding for an internship and job placement program at Arkansas Northeastern College. Both agenda items will move forward to the finance committee...
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Blytheville Council debates tax abatement
(Local News ~ 06/24/23)
By MARCUS MCCLAIN NEA Town Courier The Blytheville city council debated on awarding tax abatement for NextEra Energy’s newest solar project during their June 20 public hearing and meeting. NextEra’s development, entitled Manila Solar, en-compasses approximately 2,600 acres of land split between Blytheville and Gosnell school district zones. Next Era is seeking a full 65% tax abatement, leaving the company to only pay the remaining 35%...
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