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The Great Arkansas Cleanup runs every year from the first weekend after Labor Day to the end of October. The start coincides with Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day, honoring U.S. Army Corps engineer Carl Garner, who led efforts to clean Greer’s Ferry Lake.

The Central Arkansas Sphinx Foundation has partnered with To Improve Mississippi Economics, Inc. (T.I.M.E.) to bring more food access to urban food deserts in Pulaski County.

Senate Bill 456, referred to as the "Home Opportunities Made Easier Act," aims to address the state's housing crisis through changes in zoning and design guidelines.

The annual Six Bridges Book Festival, hosted by the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS), is taking place across Little Rock libraries next week.

The report lists completed and ongoing efforts to find and address factors contributing to Arkansas’ high maternal mortality rate.

Renters' rights groups presented testimony from tenants whose health and safety have suffered as a result of poor housing conditions and presented a list of policy suggestions.

Three advocacy organizations joined forces in advance of Labor day weekend to share testimonies of Arkansans who rely on Medicaid.

The funding is distributed by the Environmental Protection Agency and will be split between Central Arkansas, the Fort Smith area, and Northwest Arkansas.

Each year, volunteers show up by the truckload to pick watermelons for local charitable food networks.

Eric E. Harrison joins LRPR's All Things Considered to share upcoming arts and culture events on today's Weekend Entertainment Roundup.