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Wal-Mart Supercenter sparks debate in West City area
West City and Benton residents weigh the impact of a Wal-Mart Supercenter planned for the east side of North Central Street. Officials say the $9 million project, with $2 million for infrastructure, could attract other businesses while potentially harming small shops. The 155000 square foot store would include a 50000 square foot grocery, vision center, tire shop and garden center, with expected annual sales over 45 million. Mayor Mumbower stresses both growth potential and concerns over union issues and regional competition.
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West City
Benton
Franklin County
West City Village
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
North Central Street
Lee Royumbower
Wal-Mart
Mumbower
City of
West Frankfort
Benton-West City
U.S
UMWA
Frances Wilson
Fine Foods
Dyel
David Spencer
Donna Spencer
North Main Street
Wal- Mart
Benton City
Spencer
Mount Vernon
du Quoin
Marion
Carbondale
Mark Crisp
Larry Peters
Big John’s
Peters
Crisp
Dewey Colter
Colter