Maleah Davis Memorial Bridge approved in Arkansas
HEMPSTEAD CO., Ark. (FOX 26) - The "Maleah Davis Memorial Bridge" is now closer to reality.
The Arkansas Highway Commission unanimously approved the proposal to rename a Hempstead County bridge, known as the Red Lake Road overpass at Exit 18 on Interstate 30, in the 4-year old's honor on Wednesday.
Maleah's remains were found on the side of a highway in Arkansas on May 31, weeks after an Amber Alert was issued.
Since her remains were found, the Hempstead community has honored her with a makeshift memorial filled with balloon, signs and teddy bears.
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The Hempstead County Sheriff says the new signs at each end of the bridge won't cost the county anything, thanks to donations.
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This story was reported on from Houston, Texas.