LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the city of Jacksonville are to break ground on a new shooting range that's promised to be the largest in the state.

Gov. Mike Beebe is to speak at the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday.

The site will have space for firearms and archery.

The Game and Fish Commission's foundation is also backing the project.

The event is set for 10:30 a.m. Monday.

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