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The most important thing we would like to do is thank you for all you do as county and city officials, legislators, rural firefighters and volunteers in rural Arkansas. We want to truly congratulate you on all you do and offer any assistance you might need. We believe we have the most cohesive, hard-working commission and staff in government. We always endeavor to treat folks in the way we would like to be treated. It's not original -- it's called the Golden Rule. We hope you have a terrific year. Thank you from all of us.

 
DRS Staff
Butch Calhoun Stephanie Pistole  

Butch Calhoun
Director
butch.calhoun@arkansas.gov

                                                

Stephanie Neipling
Deputy Director
stephanie.neipling@arkansas.gov
 

 

Shana Fryar
Grants Coordinator
Rural Community Development Grant

Rural Fire Protection Grant

shana.fryar@arkansas.gov

 

Jennifer Simpson

Administrative Assistant

rural.arkansas@arkansas.gov

 

 

Beth Dennis
Grants Coordinator

County Fair

Block Grant

Wildlife Recreational Facilities Grant
beth.dennis@arkansas.gov