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Award Honors Founder of Credit Union That Serves Low Income Southerners / Public News Service

By Claire Carlson for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Emily Scott for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Daily Yonder-Public News Service Collaboration Expanding economic opportunities to rural areas in the Deep South is at the forefront of the work of the most recent recipient of a prestigious annual award that honors the achievements of individuals making long-lasting community contributions. The recipient, William (Bill) Bynum, received the Heinz Award for the Economy for his work with HOPE Credit Union, a full-service financial institution with branches in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. HOPE serves low-wealth communities that don t have access to the tools for financial success. . ....

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Arkansas residents urged to join climate change debate

Arkansas is seeing the effects of climate change, from extreme weather events to less water in aquifers used by farms due to excessive heat and drought.Public discussions are coming up . ....

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Calendar 8-16-21

Editor's Note: At press time, the following events and meetings were known to be still scheduled. Organizers or appropriate officials are encouraged to contact Sandra Hope at [email protected] to make additions or changes. ....

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Calendar 8-15-21

Editor's Note: At press time, the following events and meetings were known to be still scheduled. Organizers or appropriate officials are encouraged to contact Sandra Hope at [email protected] to make additions or changes. ....

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Calendar 8-14-21

Editor's Note: At press time, the following events and meetings were known to be still scheduled. Organizers or appropriate officials are encouraged to contact Sandra Hope at [email protected] to make additions or changes. ....

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