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B&GC returns home sporting national award

May 16th, 2008
Source: The Helena Daily World

The Boys & Girls Club of Phillips County has just returned from San Francisco and an information-packed three-day meeting exploring some of the most pressing issues concerning the well being of America’s young people. A group of three lead by Executive Director Jason Rolett joined some 3,200 other Boys & Girls Club professionals and board members attending the 102nd Annual National Conference for Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).

DRA proposes interstate link, new river bridge

May 16th, 2008
By Aaron Sadler // Washington News Bureau

WASHINGTON - Delta economic development advocates asked lawmakers Thursday to prioritize a four-lane highway connecting interstates 40 and 55.

The link between Brinkley and Batesville, Miss., would create a four-lane highway from Little Rock to Atlanta and would serve as a southern bypass around Memphis.

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DRA Co-Chairman Pete Johnson Discussed Transportation Issues during Capitol Hill Briefing

May 15th, 2008
Source: The Sun Herald

WASHINGTON–The federal co-chairman of the Delta Regional Authority told members of Congress and key congressional staffers Thursday that a four-lane connection from Interstate 55 in Batesville, Miss., to Interstate 40 in Brinkley, Ark., could further enhance the region’s position as one of the nation’s logistics and distribution hubs.

Pete Johnson of Clarksdale, Miss., the DRA federal co-chairman, discussed the issue during a luncheon meeting on Capitol Hill.

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Archive: May 2008 | Section: Other Related News, Phillips County, Southern Bancorp

Quorum court updated on new economic alliance

May 13th, 2008
By Donna Hilton // The Daily Siftings Herald

Thanks to the people of Clark County and the members of the quorum court, the first goal of the economic development section of the Clark County Strategic Plan has been accomplished, said Phil Baldwin, an advisory member to the Economic Development Corp. of Clark County.

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Harvel presents strategies to county officials

May 12th, 2008
By Donna Hilton // The Daily Siftings Herald

CADDO VALLEY - In one of several meetings on Friday, the executive director of the Economic Development Corp. of Clark County met with the mayor and council members of Caddo Valley.

Paul Harvel, Euodias Goza, president of the EDCCC board, and Dr. Wesley Kluck, chairman of the Clark County Strategic Planning committee, met with officials in three towns on Friday.

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“Delta Dreams” wins Silver Screen Award – AETN production is study of area’s decline and attempt to recover

May 9th, 2008

“Delta Dreams”, the Arkansas Educational Television Network’s two-year study of eastern Arkansas’s decline and plan for recovery, won a prestigious Silver Screen Award in the social issues documentary category of the U.S. International Film and Video Festival.

“Delta Dreams” wins Silver Screen Award – AETN production is study of area’s decline and attempt to recover

May 9th, 2008
Source: The Helena Daily World

“Delta Dreams”, the Arkansas Educational Television Network’s two-year study of eastern Arkansas’s decline and plan for recovery, won a prestigious Silver Screen Award in the social issues documentary category of the U.S. International Film and Video Festival.

Groundbreaking held for Clark County Child Care center

May 8th, 2008
Source: Southern CDC

ARKADELPHIA—Groundbreaking was held today for the Clark County Child Care center, a new 24-hour facility that will serve up to 100 children per shift and is scheduled to open by the end of 2008.

Housing, education, jobs, promotion - CCSP committee reviews areas of progress since the inception of the plan

May 7th, 2008
By Donna Hilton // The Daily Siftings Herald

The passage of a ½-cent sales tax last summer is the greatest accomplishment of the economic development subcommittee, said Bill Wright, an advisory member. Thanks to the overwhelming support of the county citizens, that money is now being used to bring new business and jobs into Clark County.

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Archive: May 2008 | Section: Clark County, Other Related News, Southern Bancorp

Boys and Girls Club discussed for county

April 25th, 2008
By Donna Hilton // The Daily Siftings Herald

The formation of a Boys and Girls Club in Arkadelphia is in its first stages thanks to the leadership subcommittee of the Clark County Strategic Planning Committee. The subcommittee and other interested persons met Thursday afternoon with Ben Steinberg and Tim Schuringa of Southern Financial Partners. Schuringa was one of the founding board members of the Boys and Girls Club in Helena.