Two Catholics are at the forefront of getting the community of Little Italy to become an incorporated town. Kristy Eanes and Chris Dorer are concerned with the historical preservation of the town and urban sprawl in western Pulaski County and wanted a way to protect Little Italy, which will mark its 100th anniversary in 2015.

"Little Italy has always been an independent community of friendly people who love where they live and are proud of their history, and a grassroots effort is now underway to seek incorporated status," said Eanes, a member of the Cathedral of St. Andrew and great-granddaughter of the area's first Italian settlers.

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Source: http://www.arkansas-catholic.org/