Press Releases

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — Construction of Civil War Helena sites Fort Curtis and Freedom Park will continue throughout 2012, thanks to two Walton Family Foundation grants. A $242,000 grant was awarded to complete the construction of Fort Curtis, which will … Continued

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — Tanya Wright, CEO of Southern Bancorp Community Partners, today announced the hire of Sandra Lee as Southern’s Employment Services Manager. The role of the Employment Services Manager is a new but critical position for Southern. It … Continued

Washington, D.C.— In Arkansas today, 25.6% of households are “asset poor,” meaning they have little or no financial cushion to rely on if unemployment or another emergency leads to a loss of income, according to a report released today by … Continued

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — To give low-income working individuals and families the opportunity to have their income tax return prepared free of charge, Southern Bancorp and its nonprofit affiliate, Southern Bancorp Community Partners, are offering Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) … Continued

CLARKSDALE, Miss. — With grant support from the Walton Family Foundation, the Delta Bridge Project (DBP) in Coahoma County, Mississippi will fund the demolition of abandoned homes and buildings, which are a public eyesore and natural invitation for crime and … Continued

Little Rock, AR. — When it comes to state policies that help residents build and protect assets, Arkansas has room for improvement, according to new policy data released by the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED), a national economic nonprofit, as … Continued