KIPP Delta College Preparatory School of Helena announced Tuesday that the Charter School Growth Fund has awarded the school a $2.6 grant, which will be used for expansion.
Archive: October 2008 | Section: KIPP School, Phillips County, Other Related News, Southern Bancorp
KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Delta College Preparatory School, a free, open enrollment public charter middle school in Helena for underserved students, has been awarded a $2.6 million grant by the Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF).
Archive: October 2008 | Section: KIPP School, Phillips County, Other Related News, Southern Bancorp
Arkansans Against Abusive Payday Lending, an advocacy group opposed to payday lending released a survey Thursday that says the number of payday lenders operating in the state has dropped from 237 in March to just 33.
Archive: October 2008 | Section: Public Policy, Other Related News, Southern Good Faith Fund, Southern Bancorp
On Wednesday, September 10, 2008, Entergy Arkansas presented Southern Good Faith Fund with the “Making Things Brighter Award in Community Leadership” at their Low-Income Advocates Leadership and Community Development Conference. This is an annual award to recognize contributions made in improving the lives of low-income families. SGFF is the first organization to receive this award, which has historically been given to an individual. With the award, Entergy Arkansas recognized the collective work done by SGFF to help low-income families, particularly through the Aspiring Scholars and The Power to Care programs. Congratulations to SGFF staff for all the hard work that made this award possible.
Archive: September 2008 | Section: Other Related News, Southern Good Faith Fund, Southern Bancorp
The Arkadelphia City Board passed three resolutions Thursday night: one concerning a 5 mill tax against personal property, one that adopts the Clark County Hazard Mitigation Plan and one applying for a parks improvement grant.
Archive: August 2008 | Section: Clark County, Other Related News, Southern Bancorp
