NEWS EVENT NOTIFICATION

WHO:                         Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, members of the Arkansas State Highway Commission, members of the Arkansas Parks and Tourism Department and local officials.

 

 

WHAT:                       A ceremonial ribbon cutting and dedication of the new Arkansas Welcome Center in El Dorado.

 

 

WHEN:                       Friday, November 5 at 11:00 am.

                       

 

WHERE:                    The new Welcome Center is located on Highway 167 on the south side of the intesection with Highway 82.

 

 

WHY:                          The El Dorado Welcome Center is the first of four new centers to open this year and in the Spring of 2005. It will replace the Tourist Information Center in Junction City.

 

 

CONTACT:                Glenn Bolick 501-569-2572 or glenn.bolick@arkansashighways.com.

 

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For Further Information Contact:

Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department
10324 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72209
Tel: 501-569-2000
FAX: 501-569-2400
e-mail: info@arkansashighways.com