New child care center proceeds despite delays
Work is wrapping up on a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week child care center that will benefit working families in Clark County.
B&G member finalist for SF scholarship – One of only five finalists in the county
The Boys & Girls Club announced today that club member and CHS Senior Orlando Jones has been named one of five national finalists for the Charles Schwab Foundation’s Money Matters scholarship.
Boys & Girls Club of Phillips Co. overflowing with success – Seeks community’s help to meet $195 K challenge
…The Club has signed up over 400 members since August and with a daily attendance rate hovering between 40 and 50 percent …
KIPP expands educational opportunities in the Delta
The Knowledge Is Power Program, also known as KIPP, is expanding its educational operation in the Arkansas Delta. Currently, the program has a free open-enrollment public charter middle school and high school in Helena-West Helena.
Arkansas Supreme Court: Check Cashers Act Violated State Constitution
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Check Cashers Act violated the state constitution, according to the Associated Press.
In a 6-0 decision, the court overturned a Pulaski County judge who last year ruled that the act was constitutional after justices sent the case back to his court without ruling on the law itself.
Clark County receives $70,000 state grant to help fund
Clark County has received a $70,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Rural Services to help fund a regional emergency and fire training center, State Senator Percy Malone and Phil Baldwin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Southern Bancorp, announced today.
The $70,000 Community Enhancement Grant will be combined with local funding sources to finance the facility. Clark County in applying for the state grant noted that the county lacked appropriate space to conduct training sessions for emergency responders. Construction of the facility is scheduled to begin in October 2008.
Arkansas families casualties of souring economy
Nick and Gina Redford of Mabelvale are caught in the middle. Her salary is too high to qualify for public assistance but does not cover the bills associated with his liver disease and the rising cost of gasoline and food.
CCSP committee reviews areas of progress since the inception of the plan
The passage of a ½-cent sales tax last summer is the greatest accomplishment of the economic development subcommittee, said Bill Wright, an advisory member. Thanks to the overwhelming support of the county citizens, that money is now being used to bring new business and jobs into Clark County.
Confirmation of Miller as a U.S judge puts Phillips County on the map
…Miller is a product of the Helena-West Helena School District. He graduated from the University of Central Arkansas is 992 and earned his law degree from Vanderbuilt University.
Participants learn the ropes of leadership as class begins
Participants kicked off Leadership Clark County at Camp Winnamocka Thursday. A total of 24 individuals from throughout the county were recently selected to participate in the course as the Inaugural Class.
This inaugural group started their day with LCC chairman Billy Tarpley providing some words of encouragement and State Rep. Johnnie Roebuck facilitating exercises on leadership styles.