In the News
Signs of the times; MSH: Pointing Helena in the right direction
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...
Southern Bancorp, IRS partner to offer free tax preparation
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...
Moving full ‘circle’ from poverty
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...
Southern Bancorp wins third in parade
A representative of Southern Bancorp accepts the award for winning third place in the business floats category during the annual Christmas parade in Arkadelphia
Andy Allison Fun Run sign-up
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 and...
Popular blues festival gets grant for expansion
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,...
Arkansas Highway Commission awards $1.8 million in funding for recreational trails program
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...
Southern Bancorp program will help teachers earn NBPTS certification
Southern Bancorp is offering special low interest loans to assist teachers become nationally board certified. Their effort is an incentive to encourage teachers to achieve national board certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards...
Only on KATV: The Power to Care Raises $88k and Counting
Entergy Arkansas partnered with Channel Seven Thursday to help raise money for homeowners struggling to pay high energy bills. Coupled with advance fundraising Entergy raised $88,000 to help Arkansas families in need through the "Power to Care" fund. For every dollar...
KATV, Entergy partner for day-long telethon
In a day-long effort, KATV--along with Entergy Arkansas--is hosting a 'Spirit of Arkansas Telethon' to help raise money for the Arkansas Energy Network and The Power to Care Fund. Both entities offer financial assistance to utility customers on fixed incomes who need...