Gravette Guide Staff :
President Brent A . Powers
Sales Manager Don Jones
Advertising Operations Manager Sandy Robinson
Creative Services Manager Brian Huntley
Content Marketing Manager Karen Rice
Creative Team Debra Ballard Rhonda Campbell Jennifer Doyle Terri Frye Rachel Jett Catherine Ross
Sales Assistants Rachel Houston Paola Tena Brad Wimer
Sales Team Dee Baker Erick Hernandez Don Jones Michelle Knight Tom Layton Julie Rose Sharee Shelton Doug Wallace Gordon Weathers Kelley Young
Cover photo by Blake Sutton
Citizens of Gravette ,
2023 was a very successful year , and I have hope that 2024 will be a success as well . Commercial and residential developments are set to break ground this year , which will continue Gravette ’ s amazing growth . A subdivision with 115 new homes being built is among a few of the many developments that will continue to make Gravette a wonderful place to live , work and play .
This growth means that Gravette is expanding , to which there are downsides and upsides . One of those downsides is traffic ;
A letter from the mayor
Kurt Maddox , Mayor City of Gravette
the I-49 bypass has increased the traffic flow through the city . In 2016 , the state conducted a study in the area and recommended that a stoplight be put in place on the intersection of Highway 59 and Highway 72 . In February 2023 , the Council voted to approve the stoplight , and this year , the Council voted to approve a preliminary map for the stoplight . This project will be a major upside for the city , especially with future developments in the surrounding area .
In 2023 , there was a special election to extend the current ¾-cent sales and use tax bond
circa 2016 , which would refund the current bond and be levied to fund sewer expansion and streets projects . This bond was voted on and passed . This bond , along with federal funding from Congressman Womack ’ s office , will allow for the expansion of a sewer line down Highway 72 toward the I-49 bypass . This project will continue to aid Gravette ’ s growth in the future and I am excited to see that progression .
There is always something to look forward to throughout the year , and this year is no different . You can look forward to the many different events and holiday celebrations throughout the year . To stay current on city affairs , please follow our Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and YouTube pages .
It is my honor to be your mayor , and I look forward to the upcoming events and projects throughout the year . Sincerely ,
Kurt Maddox , Mayor City of Gravette
All smiles .
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