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120 pledge to attend college on Arkadelphia Promise Scholarship
In a ceremony at Arkadelphia High School today, 120 students signed commitments to pursue a college degree, said Jason Jones, the program’s executive director. Gov. Mike Beebe and U.S. Rep. Mike Ross, D-Prescott, attended the event. Funded by Southern Bancorp and the...
Helena- West Helena organizes community clean-up event
In conjunction with the Great American Cleanup, Helena-West Helena will conduct its own spring community cleanup and beautification project.
Governor Mike Beebe speaks to students
In honor of the inaugural class of the Arkadelphia Promise Scholarship, Arkadelphia High School will be hosting Arkadelphia Promise Academic Signing Day on Wednesday, May 18 at 1:30. The scholarship program is funded by Southern Bancorp and the Ross Foundation, both...
'Partners in Progress' report highlights partnership between Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and Southern Bancorp
Over the past 25 years, the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and Southern Bancorp have been working together to reduce poverty in Arkansas. A report explaining their progress and future plans for improving life in rural Arkansas was released on Wednesday.
Delta Bridge Project goal committees review and present product of month's work
The Coahoma County Delta Bridge Project’s goals committees are coming together for general sessions today and Thursday to assess their progress.
Future calls for River Park improvements for tourism
“We have so much to offer here in Helena-West Helena,” commented Julia Nordsieck, community development officer at the April 6 Rotary. Nordsieck explained that thanks to a partnership between the Delta Bridge Project and the National Audubon Society the Helena River...
Coahoma County Board of Supervisors partners with Delta Bridge Project in property demolition
Delta Bridge Project Director Lois Erwin stated Southern Bancorp Capital Partners will offer $150,000 for board project assistance with the demolition of dilapidated property in Coahoma County.
Southern Bancorp targets DeSoto County, Mississippi
The 15th largest bank in Arkansas sets its sights on retail banking opportunities in DeSoto County after gathering about $35 million in loans the last four years.
Small Arkansas town raises money to pay local high school students' college tuition
Community leaders of Sparkman, Arkansas have raised more than $42,000 for a scholarship program that will pay college tuition for the town's high school graduates. Overall, the state has three programs that pay for all or part of their respective high school...
Central Arkansas residents participate in appreciation event
The Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Legislative Appreciation Reception recently in Little Rock. The event honored state legislatures and was held at Next Level Events. The event was sponsored by Southern...