Three weeks shy of his first day of kindergarten, Austin Sambrano is the only person in his family who has a savings account.
Archive: August 2005 | Section: Southern Bancorp, Southern Good Faith Fund
The Central Arkansas Resource Conservation and Development Council Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization with offices in Helena and Conway, has assisted the Cherry Street Historic District in obtaining Housing and Urban Development project funds to repair the roofs of buildings within the historic district.
Archive: August 2005 | Section: Other Related News, Phillips County, Southern Bancorp
Here are some of the primary goals outlined in six major areas to bring improvements to Phillips County. The entire plan includes 46 goals and 190 steps to accomplish those goals.
Archive: August 2005 | Section: Delta Bridge Project, Phillips County, Southern Bancorp
When the Rev. Arthur Hughes, pastor of Greater First Baptist Church in West Helena, prayed the benediction last week at the announcement of a plan to revive Phillips County, he mirrored the mood of many in this eastern Arkansas town.
Archive: August 2005 | Section: Changing Lives Gallery, Delta Southern Bank, Phillips County, Southern Bancorp News
Phillips County, which has been singing the blues musically and economically for years, has unveiled a development plan to counter negative perceptions rooted in poor race relations, dilapidated storefronts and high unemployment.
Archive: August 2005 | Section: Delta Southern Bank, Phillips County, Southern Bancorp
In five short years, Phillips County “will be a model community for the Delta” - one of the most depressed regions in the nation.
That ambitious goal is the result of 10 months of planning by more than 300 residents and was announced Monday to a gathering that packed the Malco Theater.
Archive: August 2005 | Section: Delta Bridge Project, Phillips County, Southern Bancorp News
The Strategic Community Plan for Phillips County 2005-2010 was officially unveiled Monday at the Historic Malco Theater during a news conference with banners announcing “Together We Can.”
Several guest speakers gave their plans for the future of the county to a full house. The primary plan centers on economic development for tourism, business and job establishment, housing development and redevelopment, education, leadership development, and health care.
Archive: August 2005 | Section: Other Related News, Phillips County, Southern Bancorp
Ben Steinberg, president of Southern Financial Partners, a Southern Bancorp affiliate, chats with Wilma Gill following his presentation at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Arkadelphia.
Archive: July 2005 | Section: Clark County, Southern Bancorp, Southern Financial Partners
The Arkansas Development Finance Authority has many programs for Phillips County residents who are interested in home ownership. The American Dream Down-payment Initiative is now available to any person meeting the income limits set forth by HUD.
Archive: July 2005 | Section: First Bank of the Delta, Phillips County, Southern Bancorp, Southern Good Faith Fund
The Asset Builders IDA Program allows families with low incomes and low assets to save for the asset of their choice - buying a home, repair or renovation to their home, post-secondary education for themselves or their children or starting or expanding a small business.
Archive: July 2005 | Section: Phillips County, Southern Bancorp, Southern Good Faith Fund
