RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (KTHV) - A groundbreaking ceremony is taking place Friday for a new ConAgra Foods facility in Russellville.

The company announced in September 2012 that it would make a $100 million investment with the new facility, which expects to add more than 80 jobs.

The event takes place at 10 a.m. Friday at the ConAgra Foods location at 3100 East Main Street in Russellville. Local and company leaders will join Grant Tennille, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, to participate in the event.

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