Bridge to Somewhere: Families in this Arkansas town are offered another option for their children's education

Aug 15, 2011 | News

…After decades of a dwindling population and an ailing economy, Helena-West Helena, a Mississippi River town of around 15,000, has experienced a renewal. Perhaps no one is more responsible for this renaissance than Joe Black, the president of Southern Bancorp...

Bridge to Somewhere: Eastern Arkansas town plots a path to prosperity

Aug 14, 2011 | News

Sporting an emerald polo shirt and a sable mustache, the bank executive reclines in his desk chair until it creaks. His right leg, bent at a 90-degree angle, rests on his left. His head is cocked back, supported by interlocked palms. Joe Black is relaxing, and...

Clark County farmer's market likely to open in 2012

Aug 11, 2011 | News

A group of Clark County residents are working to establish a farmers and artisans market in Arkadelphia that would attract customers looking for locally grown produce and handmade items…. “Each class chooses a project, and the idea for a farmers market in...

Outdoor nature exhibit to officially open in River Park Aug. 16

Aug 8, 2011 | News

“We have so much to offer here in Helena-West Helena,” commented Julia Nordsieck, Community Development Officer for Southern Bancorp last year as she described the River Park improvements that were discussed at a Rotary appearance. Twenty-one interpretative...

Ross Whipple: Helping to turn a community's dreams into reality

Aug 7, 2011 | News

When members of the Arkadelphia High School Class of 2011 received their diplomas in May, a record number of seniors said they were bound for college as the first students to receive the benefit of the Arkadelphia Promise scholarship, which pledges to pay for tuition...

Million-dollar grant awarded to Arkansas could help facilitate improved earnings

Aug 3, 2011 | News

A million-dollar grant awarded to the state of Arkansas may leave some the state’s residents increasing their lifetime earnings by more than $1.2 million each. The award, announced Tuesday by Gov. Mike Beebe, is financed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and is...

New bank branch first in the state to go green

Jul 28, 2011 | News

This morning’s Southern Bancorp grand opening is not just another bank opening, it is the first “green” bank to open in the state. The Hernando Branch of Southern Bancorp has applied for and expects to receive a full LEED certification later this...

Southern Bancorp opens first "green" branch

Jul 27, 2011 | News

Southern Bancorp will officially open the doors to its 46th bank branch tomorrow in Hernando. The grand opening ceremony will be held on site at the new branch on 970 Byhalia Road. The Hernando Branch will become the first green bank branch in the state of Mississippi...

Progress made for Sunflower River Weir

Jul 20, 2011 | News

The Delta Bridge Project in Coahoma County is funding construction of the weir on the Sunflower River. The purpose of this project is to elevate the average level of the Sunflower River through public areas to make it a tourist, recreation and economic development...

Southern hosts area blood drive

Jul 13, 2011 | News

Blood donors will have several chances to give blood in the coming weeks. On Thursday, July 14, Southern Bancorp will host a Red Cross blood drive in the bank’s training room at 601 Main St. To make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor...

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