May 18, 2006 | News
This is the last of a three-part series on the strengths, needs and solutions regarding the growth of Arkadelphia and Clark County. This report was compiled. researched and written by students in the Advanced Reporting class at Ouachita Baptist University.
As far as solutions to the needs of the Arkadelphia area concerning growth, a survey revealed widespread interest in creating more jobs and industrial growth, developing and maintaining a…
May 17, 2006 | News
Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series on the strengths and needs of the Arkadelphia area researched and written
by students in the Advanced Reporting class at Ouachita Baptist University. The third part of the series will identify the suggested
solutions to the needs and how these solutions can be carried out.
May 17, 2006 | News
A “workable and visionary plan” is what’s needed for Arkadelphia and Clark County to grow, said Dr. Charles Dunn, president of Henderson State University.
May 16, 2006 | News
That’s how the entrance signs to the city have read for more than 30 years. Why doesn’t Arkadelphia grow? That was the question I posed to students as a class project this spring for the Advanced Reporting class.
May 16, 2006 | News
Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series on the strengths and needs of the Arkadelphia area and suggested solutions to these needs. This report was compiled, researched and written by students in the Advanced Reporting class at Ouachita Baptist University.
May 1, 2006 | News
In a town revered for its blues music but pitied for its economic blight, nonprofits work to change the tune one business at a time.
On the banks of the Mississippi River in eastern Arkansas’ Phillips County lies Helena — technically Helena-West Helena after the cities’ merger in January — a rural town about a half-century removed from its economic high-water mark.
Apr 30, 2006 | News
Large banks across the country are selling or closing branches in small communities, but in Arkansas rural branches are flourishing.
Apr 26, 2006 | News
After hearing people complain about the lack of jobs in Clark County or the need for activities in Arkadelphia, Dr. Wesley Kluck decided to take action. ” For the past several months there has been discussion in our community about what’s wrong with Arkadelphia and why are we not growing.”
Apr 19, 2006 | News
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences along with state and local leaders will gather here today for the official grand opening of the Delta Area Health Education Center and Vasudevan Wellness Center. The Event is scheduled to begin with a tour of the facility beginning at 3:30. The ceremonies will begin at 5 p.m.
Apr 12, 2006 | News
East Arkansas farmers who want to diversity in an area where soybeans, cotton and race have long been the primary crops may look forward to a sweet-potato storage and distribution facility that is planned for Phillips County.