Building Economies in the Delta and the Iron Range
Two of the most unlikely places in rural America to find economic success are the Iron Range of Minnesota and south Arkansas. But there…
Southern News
State’s sweet-potato crop ‘yam good’ – New storage facility near Poplar Grove allows for increased yield
POPLAR GROVE — The new sweet-potato storage and distribution facility here will soon be identified with a sign for “Arkansas Delta Yams,” manager Cindy…
After school program to get funds from the feds
U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and Blanche Lincoln have announced that $250,000 in federal funds for Save the Children, a juvenile delinquency prevention program for…
Local B&GC gets involved with “Impact 2012″
...They are encouraging young people to make a commitment to help reverse the negative trends affecting kids in communities throughout the nation, and to…
Governor appoints Boone to Board of Review
Gov. Mike Beebe has appointed Michael Boone of Helena-West Helena to the Board of Review. Boone replaces Norith Eillison. His appointment expires Jan. 14,…
Arkansas takes cue of Nobel laureate – Economist inspired small-loan program
Muhammad Yunus was recognized a year ago with the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with microlending to the beggars of his native Bangladesh.
