Earle, AR Focuses on Economic Growth Amid Blight Issues

Earle, AR focuses on economic growth amid blight issues

EARLE, Ark. -- One Arkansas community is looking to bring more business to the area, but city officials say there are a few steps that must be taken before that can happen. Earle city leaders are working to combat blight, and they say owners of dilapidated properties have 30 business days to come into compliance. Abandoned homes, burned structures and overgrown grass are becoming an eyesore in the small Crittenden County community. Arkansas…

Cookeville City Council appropriating funds for “economic welfare” - UCBJ - Upper Cumberland Business Journal

Move looks to “improve the economic welfare” of the City of Cookeville The Cookeville City Council approved the annual budget Thursday evening. Along the way, it also approved an ordinance that looks to appropriate funds for financial aid to public service, nonprofit and charitable organizations. The move looks to “improve the economic welfare” of the […]