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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.

On Monday, Easterseals celebrated the completion of its new K-12 academy in West Little Rock that offers services to up to 220 students.

Supporters of Arkansas ACCESS say it will spur education and workforce growth. Opponents say parts of the 123-page bill will disenfranchise students and educators. It could become law as early as this week.

A longtime philosophy professor is challenging the Republican incumbent to represent Arkansas House District 54, which includes parts of Faulkner, Perry, Pope, Saline, and Yell counties