Neighborhood Clean-up Initiative receives $50,000
Grant from Southern (.pdf)

“Phillip N. Baldwin, President and CEO of Southern Bancorp (Southern), announced today an award of $50,000 to the City of Helena’s Properts Standards Board for the demolition of abandoned and deteriorating building and the elimination of debris within the city. Fund will be used for the further implementation of housing and redevelopment goals as set out in the Phillips County Strategic Plan.”

Helena Getting Serious About Unsightly Property (.pdf)

“Ten houses in Helena were condemned and will be torn down thanks to the city council unanimously passing a resolution after hearing chairman of the Property Standards Board John King’s recommendation. From the time the ordinance is published in the newspaper, the owner will have 15 days to act on it.”

Helena About to Receive Much Needed Facelift (.pdf)

“The city of Helena is about to receive a much-needed facelift. When traveling into Helena, people immeadiately see dilapidated structures, burned out buildings, and abandoned homes. This will now change.”