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‘Blueprint’ to market county, build tourism, develop downtown districts
The working draft of the Clark County Strategic Plan is more than 40 pages long. It includes the goals of each of the six subcommittees, 40 individual goals in all, and the 252 action steps needed to reach those goals. The document is not an assessment, study or analysis but rather a blueprint for change with workable plans of action, the draft states.
City of Gum Springs receives improvement grant
The money will be used to demolish and repair unsightly properties as part of Southern Bancorp’s improvement grant program.
Core Knowledge to be offered to H-WH teachers
The Helena-West Helena School District will be conducting a Core Knowledge Professional Development for all K-6 Teachers….
Bio-diesel tanks arrive
Day tanks are being installed this week at Planters Service in preparation for the future construction of the bio-diesel plant.
Delta dream fast becoming a reality
I think it is now safe to say that Phillips County and the rest of the Delta is fast becoming more than just a blip on the radar screen. I know there are people in the area that would say that this area generates some not-so-good news and say that I am way off in my assertion…
Clark County votes for 0.5% sales tax
Clark County voters Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a 0.5 percent sales tax intended for economic development.
Committee leaders ready for release of final plan
With the final draft of the Clark County Strategic Plan scheduled for distribution next week, Dr. Wesley Kluck recently talked about the highlights of the plan.
DRA focuses on improving traffic flow in the Delta
During an intense planning retreat in 2005, the Delta Regional Authority board decided to focus its regional initiatives in the areas of transportation, health care and information technology. This has been a busy year for the authority in each of these areas, especially the area of transportaion.
B & G Club celebrates exciting new hire
Boys & Girls clubs of Phillips county announces the hire of Royce Watson as Director of Programs. In this role, Royce will have overall responsibility for daily programming at the Club.
Sweet Potatoes should be rolling in by fall
Finishing touches are being added to the sweet potato storage facility…