When members of the Arkadelphia High School Class of 2011 received their diplomas in May, a record number of seniors said they were bound for college as the first students to receive the benefit of the Arkadelphia Promise scholarship, which pledges to pay for tuition...

A million-dollar grant awarded to the state of Arkansas may leave some the state’s residents increasing their lifetime earnings by more than $1.2 million each. The award, announced Tuesday by Gov. Mike Beebe, is financed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and is...

This morning's Southern Bancorp grand opening is not just another bank opening, it is the first "green" bank to open in the state. The Hernando Branch of Southern Bancorp has applied for and expects to receive a full LEED certification later this year.

Southern Bancorp will officially open the doors to its 46th bank branch tomorrow in Hernando. The grand opening ceremony will be held on site at the new branch on 970 Byhalia Road. The Hernando Branch will become the first green bank branch in the state of Mississippi...

The Delta Bridge Project in Coahoma County is funding construction of the weir on the Sunflower River. The purpose of this project is to elevate the average level of the Sunflower River through public areas to make it a tourist, recreation and economic development...

Blood donors will have several chances to give blood in the coming weeks. On Thursday, July 14, Southern Bancorp will host a Red Cross blood drive in the bank's training room at 601 Main St. To make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code:...

Joe Black of Newport has been selected to serve a seven year term on the Arkansas Board of Education. Monday will be the first day on the job for Black when the Arkansas Board of Education meets in Little Rock. Black was appointed to the nine-member Education Board by...

With electric bills going up in these hot summer months, the Arkansas County Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) is trying to lend a helping hand.... Arkansas Energy Network (AEN) is a coalition of energy providers working together to offer utility assistance...

Amid the atmosphere of a pep rally and the rhetoric of motivational speeches, 120 Arkadelphia High School seniors signed up to receive Arkadelphia Promise college scholarships during ceremonies Wednesday afternoon at the school.

Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe provided the keynote address for the inaugural Arkadelphia Promise Academic Signing Day.  Fourth District Congressman Mike Ross also attended the event to help celebrate the special occasion.  The event was held in the Arkadelphia High...