Beebe Appoints New Member to Education Board

Jul 9, 2011 | News

Joe Black of Newport has been selected to serve a seven year term on the Arkansas Board of Education. Monday will be the first day on the job for Black when the Arkansas Board of Education meets in Little Rock. Black was appointed to the nine-member Education Board by...

EOC to help with bills

Jun 13, 2011 | News

With electric bills going up in these hot summer months, the Arkansas County Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) is trying to lend a helping hand…. Arkansas Energy Network (AEN) is a coalition of energy providers working together to offer utility assistance...

Students get big head start

May 22, 2011 | News

Amid the atmosphere of a pep rally and the rhetoric of motivational speeches, 120 Arkadelphia High School seniors signed up to receive Arkadelphia Promise college scholarships during ceremonies Wednesday afternoon at the school.

Ross, Beebe on hand for Arkadelphia Promise signing day

May 18, 2011 | News

Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe provided the keynote address for the inaugural Arkadelphia Promise Academic Signing Day. Fourth District Congressman Mike Ross also attended the event to help celebrate the special occasion. The event was held in the Arkadelphia High...

120 pledge to attend college on Arkadelphia Promise Scholarship

May 18, 2011 | News

In a ceremony at Arkadelphia High School today, 120 students signed commitments to pursue a college degree, said Jason Jones, the program’s executive director. Gov. Mike Beebe and U.S. Rep. Mike Ross, D-Prescott, attended the event. Funded by Southern Bancorp and the...

Helena- West Helena organizes community clean-up event

May 16, 2011 | News

In conjunction with the Great American Cleanup, Helena-West Helena will conduct its own spring community cleanup and beautification project.

Governor Mike Beebe speaks to students

May 11, 2011 | News, Press Releases

In honor of the inaugural class of the Arkadelphia Promise Scholarship, Arkadelphia High School will be hosting Arkadelphia Promise Academic Signing Day on Wednesday, May 18 at 1:30. The scholarship program is funded by Southern Bancorp and the Ross Foundation, both...

'Partners in Progress' report highlights partnership between Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and Southern Bancorp

May 11, 2011 | News, Press Releases

Over the past 25 years, the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and Southern Bancorp have been working together to reduce poverty in Arkansas. A report explaining their progress and future plans for improving life in rural Arkansas was released on Wednesday.

Delta Bridge Project goal committees review and present product of month's work

Apr 27, 2011 | News

The Coahoma County Delta Bridge Project’s goals committees are coming together for general sessions today and Thursday to assess their progress.

Future calls for River Park improvements for tourism

Apr 12, 2011 | News

“We have so much to offer here in Helena-West Helena,” commented Julia Nordsieck, community development officer at the April 6 Rotary. Nordsieck explained that thanks to a partnership between the Delta Bridge Project and the National Audubon Society the Helena River...