Extension agents, staff honored for excellence
Dec 6, 2024 · LITTLE ROCK — Faculty and staff at the Cooperative Extension Service celebrated a successful year of serving Arkansas families and communities— from starting Crittenden County’s first farmers market to creating professional development opportunities to teach college students about agriculture in Arkansas. The extension service, the outreach arm of the University of Arkansas System ...
Fatal crash in DeWitt claims life of West Helena man
Dec 9, 2024 · A single-vehicle accident on Highway 1 near DeWitt early Sunday morning resulted in the death of a West Helena man. Jaylon Leroy Johnson, 23, was traveling southbound in a 2013 Chevy Tahoe just before 5 a.m. on Dec. 8 when his vehicle crossed the northbound lane, exited the roadway, and traveled along a guardrail before striking a …
Texas federal judge issues nationwide injunction, suspends …
Dec 5, 2024 · FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The deadline for millions of businesses across the country to report ownership information under the Corporate Transparency Act, or CTA — just weeks away — has been suspended. The pause comes as the result of a court injunction issued Dec. 3, less than a month before a major CTA reporting deadline. […]
Stuttgart basketball splits road doubleheader against Dumas
Dec 4, 2024 · The Stuttgart basketball teams traveled to Dumas Tuesday night for a senior varsity doubleheader. The Ladybirds fell to 1-2 on the season with a 57-54 loss, while the senior boys improved to 3-0, defeating Coach Larry Harris’ Bobcats 55-42. Stuttgart Senior Boys 55, Dumas 42 Playing their first basketball game of the season due to […]
Southern Bancorp, Inc. announces agreement to acquire Arkansas …
Jan 25, 2021 · Arkadelphia, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and holding company for Southern Bancorp Bank, today announced it has entered into a merger agreement to acquire DeWitt First Bankshares Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Arkansas County Bank, a $185 million asset bank with two branches in Arkansas County (DeWitt and […]
Views from the Voice: A season of traditions and celebrations
Dec 6, 2024 · Tomorrow, December 7, is the day of the year that we observe remembrance of the events surrounding Pearl Harbor. While this was said later in the early stages of World War II, I love the quote from American military general and aviation pioneer Jimmy Doolittle: “There’s nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.”
Children invited to share Letters to Santa for special holiday edition
Dec 4, 2024 · The holiday season is fast approaching, and the Stuttgart Daily Leader is excited to once again accept Letters to Santa Claus! Children, parents, and teachers are encouraged to send their holiday wishes by Thursday, Dec. 12. These letters will be sent to Santa and later published in our special Letters to Santa edition in the […]
Southern Bancorp, Inc. closes on Arkansas County Bank acquisition
May 17, 2021 · ARKADELPHIA, ARK – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and holding company for Southern Bancorp Bank, today announced that it has closed on its acquisition of DeWitt First Bankshares Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Arkansas County Bank. The acquisition, which was announced in January 2021, closed on May 14th, adding three […]
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History Minute: 2025 | Stuttgart Daily Leader
Dec 30, 2024 · Once Christmas has passed, the world looks to a new year. Many wonder what the new year will bring while planning their own ways of ringing in 2025. Some will mark the new year quietly while others will celebrate with friends and family. The new year will see many important events, as with any other year. New […]