County gets $2 million to clean up former Air Force base in Blytheville

Mississippi County, Arkansas, has reportedly received $2 million in federal funding to begin a clean-up effort at the former Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville.

According to a release sent Thursday, Congress approved the funding in March as a part of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

By: Courtney Anderson
WREG

Mississippi County, Arkansas, has reportedly received $2 million in federal funding to begin a clean-up effort at the former Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville.

According to a release sent Thursday, Congress approved the funding in March as a part of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

The project, titled “North End Clean Up”, is part of ongoing efforts to revitalize the base. The funding will reportedly go toward removing 238 abandoned duplexes, as well as disposing of “potential environment hazards” and clearing debris.

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