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Sale of Bald Knob Bank completed

Submitted by RSS Feed on Friday, February 28th, 1:18 pm

Southern Missouri Bancorp Inc. of Poplar Bluff completes its acquisition of Citizens State Bankshares of Bald Knob Inc. on Friday.

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Arkansas Jobless Rate Falls to 7.4 Percent

Submitted by RSS Feed on Wednesday, January 29th, 10:12 am

The unemployment rate in Arkansas dropped one-tenth of a percentage point to 7.4 percent in December, according to the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services... Read More

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Submitted by Amy Geswein, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, December 17th, 2013, 12:21am

SBA seeks nominations for Arkansas Small Business Person of the Year, Small Business Champions

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (SBA) – The U.S. Small Business Administration Arkansas District Office is seeking successful and inspiring entrepreneurs to represent Arkansas during SBA’s 2014 Small Business Week. Nominations are due January 17, 2014.

“This is the time to honor an outstanding entrepreneur in your area. Small business owners are so important to the strength of our country, and these awards provide an opportunity to celebrate their success,” said Yolanda Garcia Olivarez, SBA Regional Administrator. Olivarez heads Region VI which serves more than 3.3 million entrepreneurs in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. “Each day these men and women overcome obstacles with creativity and perseverance, and help create jobs for themselves and others.”

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Milk prices could rise if farm bill looms

Submitted by RSS Feed on Thursday, December 5th, 3:03 pm

A New Year's deadline that could send the price of milk skyward looms over congressional negotiators as they try to reach agreement on a five-yearfarm bill... Read More

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Submitted by Amy Geswein, Community Web Producer

Friday, November 8th, 2013, 8:37pm

Do your Christmas shopping at the Conway Expo Center

CONWAY, Ark. (Conway Regional) - Dazzle Daze 2013 will offer shoppers from all over Central Arkansas a chance to fill their holiday shopping lists on Nov. 21 through the 23 at the Conway Expo Center. The Expo Center is located at 2505 E. Oak St/Hwy64E in Conway.

Almost 90 merchants are expected this year offering shoppers such merchandise as jewelry, gourmet food, décor, clothing, toys, artwork, and numerous other holiday gift items.

Dazzle Daze will begin with “Girls’ Nite Out,” Thursday, Nov. 21, 6-9 pm. Girls’ Nite Out will feature:

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Submitted by Amy Geswein, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, November 6th, 2013, 10:07pm

Nonprofits receive $17,500 through Operation Round-Up

JACKSONVILLE, Ark. (First Electric Cooperative) – Nineteen nonprofit organizations received funds recently through First Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round-Up program. Community members on the Operation Round-Up Board of Trustees approved $17,500 in donations.

Recipients by county include:

•In Arkansas County, Arkansas County Single Parent Scholarship Fund and DeWitt Senior Center each received $1,000.

•In Cleburne County, Care Cap Connections/Volunteer America-1776 received $500 and Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Cleburne County, Wilburn Volunteer Fire Department and Drasco Fire Department each received $1,000.

•In Garland County, Hot Springs Village Walk for Cancer Research received $1,000.

•In Lonoke County, Arkansas Waterfowl Association received $500 and Lonoke County Museum, Lonoke County Safe Haven and Scott Fire Protection District each received $1,000.

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Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 4:26pm

Tara & Co Fine Diamonds celebrates Grand Opening

Van and Rachael Simpson, owners of Tara & Co Fine Diamonds, celebrated the opening of their new store with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 6, 2013. The new store, located at 2719 East Race Avenue, features a blend of rustic and modern interiors that will inspire you to pick out something special for that special someone.

For over 35 years, Tara & Co. has been one of the most trusted names in jewelry in the Searcy region. They are a well-established jewelry store that has grown with our community from a small store to a multiple brand jewelry retailer. They specialize in brilliant diamonds, beautiful fine jewelry, elegant watches, treasured gifts, custom made styles and expert jewelry repairs. Tara & Co. is committed to make every customer "feel at home" with their personalized service and classic to cutting edge jewelry designs.

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