Report: Plaza could boost local economy

Roger Brooks, who runs an international community development organization, suggested that the former Paul's Building (above) be turned into a community market with the parking lot and part of North 2nd East Street.

A community plaza located in downtown Mountain Home could serve as the catalyst to give the city a needed economic and tourism boost, according to findings released Thursday by the head of an international community development organization.

Roger Brooks met with city and county leaders, school officials and local business owners to present his findings following a visit to Mountain Home earlier in the week.

Brooks and his team came here as ...

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