Without much money or fanfare, four small Delta towns in northern Bolivar County have spent the last two-and-a-half years meeting together and developing cost-effective, sustainable strategies that could transform the way they live. Duncan, Alligator, Shelby and Hope...
A $25,000 Economic Development Program Plus (EDPPlus) grant was awarded by Southern Bancorp Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) to help aspiring entrepreneur Hazel Dillehay accomplish her dream of owning a small business. Ms. Dillehay purchased...
The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF) recently made a grant of $30,000 to the Arkansas United Community Coalition (AUCC) to strengthen grassroots programs that help immigrants to integrate into the community and state economy. “When immigrants have a public...
Main Street Helena is excited about the new year and while financial troubles set the organization back in the summer of 2011, the board has worked tirelessly to shore up their financial situation. Shortly the organization will begin looking for a staff member and new...
To give low-income working individuals and families the opportunity to have their income tax return prepared free of charge, Southern Bancorp and its nonprofit affiliate, Southern Bancorp Community Partners, are offering Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at nine...
Approximately 40 people representing more than 10 local agencies and organizations were on hand at the Delta AHEC Wednesday morning to learn more about Delta Circles. Delta Circles is part of a national program called the Circles Campaign. Founded in January 2007, the...
A representative of Southern Bancorp accepts the award for winning third place in the business floats category during the annual Christmas parade in Arkadelphia
The Andy Allison Super Kids Fun Run will be held Nov. 12 at the Rally on the Ravine festival at Henderson State University’s Intramural Field. Sign-ups will continue until the race begins Saturday at 9 a.m. Interested kids can sign up at Southern Bancorp today...
An Arkansas group will receive a three-year, $223,000 grant to expand the economic impact of the King Biscuit Blues Festival. The Delta Bridge Project announced this week that the Sonny Boy Blues Society will get the money to support the King Biscuit Blues Festival,...
The Arkansas State Highway Commission has awarded about $1.8 million in funding to applicants for Recreational Trails Program projects. Arkansas Highway and Transportation acting director Scott Bennett says the agency received 38 applications requesting more than $3...
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