Governor appoints Boone to Board of Review
Gov. Mike Beebe has appointed Michael Boone of Helena-West Helena to the Board of Review. Boone replaces Norith Eillison. His appointment expires Jan. 14,…
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Arkansas takes cue of Nobel laureate – Economist inspired small-loan program
Muhammad Yunus was recognized a year ago with the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with microlending to the beggars of his native Bangladesh.
Tiny Loans Create Enormous Change in Bangladesh, Nobel Winner Says
Last year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, microbanker Muhammad Yunus, said trusting impoverished women with "enormous" sums like $35-$40 dollars has created generational change in…
KIPP may be first to feel sting of zoning laws
Since the consolidation of Helena and West Helena on Jan.1, 2006, the newly formed city of Helena-West Helena has suffered varying degrees of consolidation…
Southern Good Faith Fund named CFED Partner of the Month
Southern Good Faith Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the Southern Bancorp. Since 1988 it has worked to increase the incomes and assets…
Southern Bancorp Among Finalists for $8.25 Million Award
Southern Bancorp of Arkadelphia is among 10 community development financial institutions that are semifinalists for $8.25 million in grants and awards under a program…
