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Arkansas community leaders show how they serve

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 18th, 2011, 3:04pm

Arkansas community leaders show how they serve

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Consider this: Where would you turn for advice on assisting a loved one affected by Alzheimer's? How will your basic needs be met should your child become ill with cancer? What kinds of chemicals and additives are in your food -- and how is it affecting your health?

Do you know where to go to even get these answers?

Earlier this spring I was able to attend an event at War Memorial Stadium called "Little Rock Serves," which is sponsored by Create Little Rock, an arm of the Little Rock Chamber.

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FexEx exec to address Ark. aerospace industry

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Monday, March 28th, 2011, 11:44am

FexEx exec to address Ark. aerospace industry

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. -- FedEx Executive Gregory Hall will address the Governor’s Aerospace Summit on Tuesday, March 29 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The Summit will bring together nearly 200 industry leaders, government officials and educators to discuss the progress and needs of the aviation and aerospace industry in Arkansas. The Summit is organized by the Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges (AATYC) Aerospace Training Consortium.

Hall is Senior Vice President of Technical Operations for Memphis-based FedEx Express.

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Class for first-time homebuyers

Submitted by Monika Rued

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011, 5:07pm

City of Hot Springs - A class for first-time homebuyers will be held by the One-Stop Homeownership Community Development Center at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 19 at 800 Spring Street. Potential first-time homeowners will learn about closing costs, down payment funding, and how to shop for a home. Anthony Sayadian of the US Bank Mortgage Department and Foreclosure Agent Tom Shelton of the Federal Housing Authority will be guest speakers. For registration information, contact OHCDC Coordinator Shirley Greathouse at 624-4292.

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Simmons First welcomes new director to board

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011, 1:34pm

Simmons First welcomes new director to board

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Sharon L. Gaber, Ph.D., Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs with the University of Arkansas has been named to the Simmons First National Corporation board of directors.

According to J. Thomas May, chairman and chief executive officer, Gaber became provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Arkansas in 2009.

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Local bank pays dividends

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011, 11:40am

PINE BLUFF, Ark. -- Simmons First National Corporation’s (NASDAQ-GS: SFNC) Board of Directors declared a regular $0.19 per share quarterly cash dividend payable April 1 to shareholders of record March 15, 2011.

Simmons First National Corporation is an eight bank financial holding company with community banks in Pine Bluff, Lake Village, Jonesboro, Rogers, Searcy, Russellville, El Dorado and Hot Springs, Arkansas. The Company’s eight banks conduct financial operations from 89 offices, of which 85 are financial centers, in 47 communities in Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

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Mike Ross discusses development

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011, 7:15pm

PINE BLUFF, Ark. - U.S. Congressman Mike Ross of Prescott will address members of local Chambers of Commerce Thursday, Feb. 24. In a roundtable discussion, Ross will listen to their concerns, discuss job creation opportunities for small businesses and discuss ways the public and private sectors can better work together to foster economic development.

Pine Bluff – 9 a.m., The Alliance Board Room, 510 Main Street

Malvern – 11 a.m., Malvern Chamber of Commerce, 213 West 3rd Street

Hot Springs – 1 p.m., Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, 659 Ouachita Avenue

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Southern Bankcorp CEO Phil Baldwin retires

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011, 12:54pm

Southern Bankcorp CEO Phil Baldwin retires

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. You are invited to attend the Retirement Reception honoring Phil Baldwin on February 10 from 4 – 6 p.m. at Southern Bancorp, 601 Main Street in Arkadelphia. Come celebrate his career and service to our community. Email questions to cprice@banksouthern.com.

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