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City Council learns of lift station troubles, $312,012 bill

Rick Kennedy Smith However, the council Franklin ther told that the City a limited space and time to act, they
also learned that of two of Helena West Hel- did eventually approve a motion that
HELENA WORLD firms that could repair ena had been leasing included two actions.
the substation: the city at least five pumps at
During a special called meeting of owned one New York a cost of $80,000 for One, was a $100,000 payment to
the Helena West Helena City Coun- firm $312,012, and a several years, predat- Xylem Water Solutions Inc. to pare
cil on May 25, Mayor Kevin Smith second Georgia firm, ing the arrival of Smith the outstanding bill down, and then
advised the council of a substation $36,787. as Mayor. an additional $2,300 per week for 90
malfunction, which left unaddressed, days for temporary pumps to resolve
would result in sewage in the streets The council was fur- As the council had
and some Helena homes. Please see STATION on 2A

DESOTO ALL-STARS HWHSD Board
approves two
more school trips

Andrew Bagley

HELENA WORLD

While there has been
no public action to hold
anyone accountable for
the failure to get the CHS
Track Team to the state
track meet, the Helena-
We s t
Helena
School
Board
approved
two more
trips paid
for with
district
funds
for staff Bobo

mem-
bers at a special called
meeting
on the Fri-
day before
Memorial
Day.
The first
trip consid-
ered was
for staff
at Cen-
Although DeSoto school held graduation on May 1, two recent graduates were honored to be selected for the MAIS tral High Bagley
All-Star baseball team. Playing for the White Team were Gibson Pillow and Nash VonKanel. The game was held
on Monday, May 23. Gibson, son of Brooke and Dr. Jim Pillow of Lexa, wore #7 on his jersey. VonKanel, son of School to
Nicole and Taylor Collins of Marvell and of Glen VonKanel of Lexa, wore #44 on his jersey. Pillow and VonKanel attend the PLCs at Work
have been friends and teammates since they were young boys. This was an exciting way to finish their last high Summer Institute at a cost
school event together. Photo credit: Terri Ann Hall of $23,628.
Despite
the pres-
ence of
the CHS
Hall reelected with two races still too close to call Principals
being spe-
cifically
requested
Andrew Bagley on the It is not known how and the serving only approxi- at a previ- Simpson III
day of many of the provision- room mately half of his term.
HELENA WORLD the elec- als come from that JP had a Mayfield outpaced ous meet-
District. Helena-West Helena ing where the issue had
County Judge Clark tion. The festive School Board Secretary been tabled, Co-Princi-
Hall outdistanced Sam Phillips Hall took down Whit- atmo- Daniel Stricklamd by a
Whitfield to secure a County field, whose campaign sphere vote 1202-664. pals Ear-
second term as County went strongly negative nest Simp-
Judge last Tuesday but Election in the final weeks, by when JP Lenora Marshall son, III and
the Circuit Clerk’s race Com- over 200 votes. The the elec- defeated JP Lita Moore
remained too close to mission uncertified results cur- tion was in one of a pair of races Dionne
call at press time. met last Hall rently stand with Hall called Mayfield on the ballot last Tues- Britton did
at 1117 and Whitfield day that pitted incum-
With the Phillips Thurs- at 906. Whitfield took by this bents against each not show
County Election Com- an early lead after ear- other due to redistrict- up again.
mission set to meet day to consider those ly voting, which put publication when ing and the reduction Board
today (Wednesday at ballots and delayed Whitfield ahead 530- it became clear that of the Quorum Court
1:00) Tamekia Frank- a decision until they 502. Hall’s lead was insur- from 11 seats to 9 due Member
lin leads Debra Martin to the county’s pop- S a n d r a Britton
989 to 979 with 45 pro- could speak with legal But the incumbent mountable. ulation loss. Moore-
visional ballots out- counsel. (For more Hall dominated elec- The biggest win- Johnson won the early B a g l e y,
standing. tion day balloting, dis- vote 41-31 and in-per-
details on that meet- tancing Whitfield 527- ner of the night was son balloting on Elec- Please see HWHSD on 2A
Nineteen of those 45 ing, go to our website- 347. The County Judge Santresa “Tot” May- tion Day 114-81.
ballots are absentees w w w. h e l e n a w o r l d . and many of his sup- field who was seeking
that were not counted org). porters waited for the the office of County But when the absen-
on election night and Also hanging in the results to come in at a Treasurer, which has tee ballots came in
there are twenty-six balance is the outcome reception in his office been plagued with dif-
provisional ballots that of the JP District 4 race ficulties that resulted Please see VOTE on 2A
were cast in-person where C. R. Walker in the early departure
leads Isaac Tribune of Jeremy Moneymak-
by a count of 139-137. er from the office after

2A — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022 Local The Helena World

STATION
the immediate crisis. topher Franklin again rules regarding spending referred to the “lift sta-
The vote passed on a 4-0- alleged that Smith was with a $5,000 limit. Until tion,” on Tuesday, May
2 margin. engaged in unauthor- the Mayor and Council 24, although the extent of
Council members Joe ized spending and again can come to a resolution the damage or the further
St. Columbia and Wanda accused Smith of hiding on this issue, we will details of the event were
Crockett were not pres- essential facts from the have the same occurrenc- not made clear.
ent. council. es over and over again.” Valley suggested that
The vote represented “Here we go again,” The leasing of at least the city may need to
a short term solution, Franklin shouted. five “temporary pumps” issue a revenue bond to
although Smith said a City Attorney Andre over the years was also raise the money to make
longer term solution was Valley said that the coun- a surprise to the council. the repairs.
needed, but much of the cil and Smith needed to and Smith said that situ- Council member Moni-
discussion and shouting have a special meeting, ation had been in place ca Davis questioned why
at the meeting went back or perhaps several, to before his time as Mayor. a plan was not in place to
to the apparent lack of resolve the city’s finan- The city had been appar- replace the leased pumps
knowledge by the coun- cial issues. ently leasing the tempo- with new ones.
cil on both the apparent Valley also said the the rary pumps at a cost of Smith said the council
debt and leasing of the emergency called meet- $80,000. knew of the issues over
pumps. ing was another example The cost to entirely the course of several
“How in the world are of the Mayor needing to replace a single pump meetings over the past
we just now hearing of react to an emergency was said to be $120,000. two years.
this,” mused Council and the council having The cause of the emer- Smith also said that for-
member Don Etherly. the spending authority. gency, a substation mal- mer Water Manager Jack
who had said very simi- “The Mayor is doing function, was attributed Ross had prepared a con-
lar words before in recent what he has to do to to a “possible lightning sultant’s report regard-
meetings. address public safety, and strike” on or near the ing several issues, when
Council member Chris- the Council has certain substation, or as it was he was in town last year.

HWHSD
reiterated her conster- who would be attending, 3-2 to allocate the funds ena-West Helena, Hamil-
nation at the district or its location said, “We for the excursion to the ton went on to cite teach-
doing what is required don’t even have enough state’s capital city. Strick- er turnover and new
for adults to take trips information here to know land and Williams were members being on the
but not taking care of stu- what the school business absent. Davis, Simpson, leadership team saying,
dents. She said, “It is is.” Strickland and Williams “We need to get some
totally irresponsible for The only information are slated to take a dis- of our new lead teachers
us to be paying adults to provided on the confer- trict-funded trip to New indoctrinated.”
go somewhere when we ence in the board packet Orleans later this sum- In other business, the
can’t get our students to was one paragraph on mer. Board approved the sum-
where they need to be.” the one sheet included After approving the mer schools for Wahl and
After the Board meeting that read, “Members of CHS trip, the board then Central unanimously.
started with only Board the CHS Faculty will approved a request for But on a 3-2 vote, the
President Sanetta Davis, receive professional trip funding from J. F. Board approved a four-
Board Vice-President development on the three Wahl Elementary Prin- day summer schedule
Earnest Simpson, Mem- big ideas of a PLC- focus cipal Jewel Hamilton to for the central office staff
ber Loistyne Burrell, and on learning, build on a take herself and 11 other while the campus level,
Bagley in attendance, collaborative culture, and staff members that com- maintenance, and trans-
Board Member Troy Bobo results orientation- and prise the school’s leader- portation staff will be on
came in late during the gain specific, practical, ship team to North Little a five-day week.
middle of the discussion. and inspiring strategies Rock on June 11-12 and Bagley noted that
Bobo, who rarely speaks for transforming your stay at the Wyndham school contracts are for
in Board meetings, spoke school or district into a Riverfront. a number of days not
up for sending the adults place where all students They will meet amongst hours and that it didn’t
on the trips saying, “We learn at high levels.” themselves and discuss seem right for one group
should get our kids A Google search for the academic, discipline and of staff to get to be off on
where we are supposed conference found that it attendance data. During Friday while the others
to but we shouldn’t stop was being held in Little the discussion Hamilton had to work.
school business.” Rock. said, “We need an envi- Simpson, Davis, and
Bagley replied, refer- On a roll call vote, Davis, ronment where we can Bobo approved the sepa-
encing the board packet Simpson, and Bobo voted focus on school goals.” rate summer schedule for
only including one sheet for approving the trip. When asked by Bagley the central office while
with no information Bagley and Burrell voted why these meetings Bagley and Burrell voted
about location, the staff against for a final vote of couldn’t be done in Hel- no.

VOTE

Marshall picked up 70 McElroy of Tillar 224- tion. Phillips County was
votes and Moore-John- 138. In State Senate District 1110 to 592.
son only two to give But it wasn’t enough 9, State Rep. Reginald He will race Phillips
Marshall the uncertified for Tollett in the race Murdock easily won County businessman
192-147 lead. There are between two incum- the Democratic primary Terry Fuller in the gen-
not enough provisional bents pitted against each against former Turrell eral election.
ballots from this JP Dis- other due to redistrict- Mayor Dorothy Dyson Fuller was uncontest-
trict to change the out- ing as McElroy made up Cooper, 3982 to 1803. ed in the Republican Pri-
come. the margin in the other Murdock’s margin in mary.
In the Hornor Town- counties in the district
ship, Wilbert Strotter to win 491-425.
won this year’s only On the Democratic
contested primary for side, Dexter Miller built
the Office of Constable. a huge lead in Phillips
He defeated Darryl County with a margin
Brown 351-302. of 1289-470 and held on
In state legislative rac- to squeak out a victory
es, State Representative over Marianna Demo-
David Tollett of Marvell crat Dr. Kellee Farris.
won his home county in The uncertified total
the Republican Primary currently stands at 1762-
for the new House Dis- 1503. Miller and McEl-
trict 62 against fellow roy will now face each
Representative Mark other in the general elec-

The Helena World Opinions WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022 — 3A

Morally Bankrupt Arkansas set to make history in November

Adults Cause Children’s By Steve Brawner mass shoot- sion after grow- climb he faces against Sand-

Suffering Columnist ing in Texas ing up in it as ers. Referencing the biblical

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to Do women in leadership earlier in the a kid. She’ll be story of David and Goliath,
come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew
19:14 positions still have to guard day, she said returning to the he said, “They say we’re the

As we have read the news from around the country this against showing emotion she wanted house her mom underdog in this race. They
week, one would have to be totally depraved and amoral if
he or she were not anguished in some fashion about the evil in public? Sarah Huckabee to ensure renovated. The say we’re facing a giant. But
perpetrated.
Sanders doesn’t. students race will gain we have five stones.”
Hundreds of those entrusted to fulfill the Great Commission
of our Lord were revealed to have preyed upon those that the Regardless of what one are safe national atten- Based on Arkansas’ recent
Bible tells are a gift of God when the Southern Baptist Conven-
tion released the report produced by an independent investiga- thinks about her otherwise, at school. tion because of history, it’s understandable
tion that included names of church pastors and other leaders
known to be sexual predators in Baptist churches. Leaders no one can question her Discussing her fame and why Jones would say that.
of the denomination had maintained the secret database since
2007 but did nothing to stop these perverted preachers from toughness after watching abortion, she connection to In this year’s primary elec-
shuttling around from church to church just ahead of scandal
and continuing to take advantage of our young people. Chil- her go toe to toe with the said, “We will make sure that Trump. tions, more than 347,000
dren and adolescents seeking the Lord in a holy place were
preyed upon and taken advantage of by those clothing them- national media as President when a kid is in the womb, It was also a big night for voters voted in the Repub-
selves in a cloak of righteousness and good.
Trump’s press secretary. She they’re as safe as they are in Chris Jones, who won 70% lican gubernatorial primary,
Then we have the absolutely tragic situation in Uvalde,
Texas where over twenty innocent children and their teachers may have made other people a classroom, a workplace, a of the vote in a five-candi- while 94,000 voted in the
were murdered in cold blood while police stayed outside the
room for over an hour. We stand with the blue because they cry, but she didn’t. nursing home, because every date race on the Democratic Democratic one.
put their lives on the line to serve and protect us. Most officers
are heroes. These officers were expected to put their lives on On Tuesday night, her stage of life has value, no side. He also made history More than 3.5 times more
the line for these children and their teachers who got up that
morning having no idea that pure evil would march into their voice cracked a couple of one greater than the other.” as the state’s first African people voted in the Republi-
classroom to gun them down, robbing them of a chance to live.
times in her acceptance Two things were missing American major party nomi- can primary.
Instead, the killer continued to execute these precious gifts
from the Almighty until agents from the Border Patrol arrived speech after she easily in her speech: her opponent, nee for governor. Arkan- Nearly as many people
and stopped the carnage. Again, the adults charged with pro-
tecting and serving our children did them a disservice and secured the Republican nom- and the November elections. sas has never produced an (58,568) voted for Sanders’
those children were sacrificed to satisfy the self-interests of
adults. ination for governor with Sanders spoke as if her ulti- African American statewide Republican opponent, Doc

And then there is the Helena-West Helena School Board. 83% of the vote. mate election is a foregone officeholder or member of Washburn, as voted for Jones
We have previously reported of the district’s failure to get the
conference-champion CHS Track Team to this year’s state “I didn’t think I’d get so conclusion, which it prob- Congress. (66,443)..
track meet, robbing them of a once-in-a-lifetime chance that
would have allowed them to showcase their talent in front of emotional this fast,” she said ably is. In his speech, Jones drew Regardless, history is
college scouts and possibly earn an opportunity to get a college
education that could transform their lives. as she began her speech. She closed by saying, “The on his background as a being made this cycle. Every

Since we reported that debacle caused by the HWHSD Trans- Hopefully things have real work starts in January physicist and a minister. He Arkansas governor has been
portation Department led by Jerry Burks, we have received
numerous reports of students being denied other opportunities changed for all women, and of next year when we take called for a “nuclear fusion a white male.
because the district couldn’t or wouldn’t get them to where
they were supposed to be. Things like the cheerleaders not not just Sanders. Male politi- office, and we take Arkansas politics,” noting that more When voters go to the
getting to go to games, field trips being canceled , and the
observation of Board Member Loistyne Burrell in previous cians used to not be allowed to the very top.” Candidates effort is required but greater polls in November, they’ll be
Board meetings that she has personally observed one bus stop
with almost daily problems either getting students to school to cry, either. often say that kind of thing, energy is produced when choosing between a female
late or not at all.
From a policy perspective, but this had an air of cer- atoms come together, as with and two African American
While the students suffered, what are the leaders of HWHSD
doing? In addition to the previously reported district-funded Sanders said she was running tainty about it. the sun, than when atoms are males, the other being Liber-
trip for Board Members Sanetta Davis, Earnest Simpson, Dan-
iel Strickland, and Janice Williams to spend a few days in the to make sure students are If Sanders wins, she’ll be split. tarian Ricky Harrington.
Big Easy taking in the New Orleans atmosphere that could
easily include some time on Bourbon Street, the Board met on “educated, not indoctrinat- the first governor to return The minister side came out They’ll make history Nov.
the Friday before Memorial Day to ram through two more trips
for adults funded by HWHSD. ed.” Referencing the terrible to the Governor’s Man- when he discussed the uphill 8 just by being on the ballot.

Only Board Members Sandra Bagley and Burrell spoke up ‘Meet the new boss, same as the old boss’
against spending just under $50,000 for adults going on trips
while the students are being failed. Bagley had proposed at By Rick Kennedy of Helena West have plagued without opposition.
a previous meeting a moratorium on all adult travel not man-
dated by law until the problems with student transportation Helena World Editor Helena and the that office? In others words, no change
were solved.
As the country saw back Helena West The new there either.
With Strickland and Williams absent, Board Member Troy
Bobo, who typically sits silent at most meetings, spoke to back mass shootings, Helen School County Clerk Coming in November
emphatically as he joined Davis and Simpson to approve this
profligate spending catering to adult interests. His perfor- the one at a Buffalo gro- District, and is the daugh- 2022, we will still have races
mance playing both sides by saying he was upset about the
students but also in favor of continued travel for the district’s cery store three weeks and earlier in the ter of the old for City of Helena West Hel-
adults reminds us of Revelation Chapter 3:15-16 which says, “I
know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you the Uvalde school shooting year, as it was County Clerk. ena Mayor, the city council
were one or the other! So because you are lukewarm— neither
hot nor cold— I am about to vomit you out of My mouth!” last week, these tragic events revealed that “Meet the seats, and all of the Helena

Whether its perverted preachers, cowardly cops, or heart- saw a shortage of baby and Phillips County new boss, West Helena School Board
lessly scurrilous school leaders, the result is the same. Our
children are suffering. Our adults are getting the churches infant formula emerge, and still had issues same as the seats, but thus far, the signs
and schools that they want but our children are not getting the
ones they deserve. Here in Helena-West Helena, our town of course, the start of May with distribut- old boss,” as seem to indicate that the
can’t do much about the preachers molesting people or the
cops hunkering down to save themselves while 10-year olds saw the bombshell leak of a ing tax revenues and vari- the famous Who song used same folks will all run again.
are slaughtered. But we can do something about the schools
in our community. It’s time to stand up against doling out the draft Supreme Court docu- ous bookkeeping problems, to go. If history tells us anything,
district’s largesse for selfish, ineffective, and sometimes down-
right incompentent adult leadership. ment indicating the high even county government has The state elections, so far, they may all be put back into

Our children deserve schools that teach them to read, write, court is prepared to toss out not been immune to serious have gone exactly the way place again.
and do math. They deserve schools that provide them with the
same well-rounded experience that includes high quality extra- Roe V Wade, which granted problems. everyone said they would. Can Helena really afford
curricular activities as every other child in this state gets. It’s
time for the community to rise up to take care of our children. women in this country abor- And, will anything change Sarah Sanders is clearly in four more years of dysfunc-
We need real leaders not folks covering their proverbial poste-
rior like Pontius Pilate washing his hands. Go get a candidate tion rights. in all of this? The May the driver’s seat in the Gov- tion in city government or the
packet and run for the school board. Five of them need to go.
And, of course, throughout results of the 2022 elections ernors’ race, and the current city schools?

April and March, we’ve seen suggest not. Attorney General will likely The state races are shaping

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, The same County Judge be the next Lt. Governor. up as sacrificial lambs being

and at the beginning of 2022, we have now, is the same The current Lt. Governor led to slaughter house. Does

we still faced the matter of one who will be in office the will like be the next Attorney anyone really think that Chris

the ongoing Covid-19 pan- next four years, even as Phil- General. Jones can upset Sanders?

demic and the debate over lips County has remained the In the US Senate race, the In the meantime, the Sum-

vaccinations and masks. third poorest in the state for incumbent John Boozman, mer of Rage, as it is being

If we all thought that 2020 10 years now. was good enough to hold off called, is set to continue, but

and 2021 were rough, then The deputy Country Trea- four challengers, and he is as long as voters continue

what do we make thus far of surer has now been placed likely to stay put for anoth- to return the same folks to

the events of 2022? in charge of the Treasurer’s er six years. His colleague, office, it might as well be

Locally, we have seen wild office. Will she be able to Tom Cotton, was put back in the Summer of the Rubber

dysfunction in both the City straighten out the issues that for another six years in 2020 Stamp of Approval.

4A — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022 Local/Religion The Helena World

Heaven, we have a problem...

Sandra Bagley a cultural touchstone. Sandra Bagley have faith, but do noth- deeds.” Show me your we really believe some-
We hear sportscasters, demanding more from ing, their faith is worth faith without doing thing we will follow
RELIGION COLUMNIST politicians, and come- people of faith than nothing. Can faith like anything, and I will through and act upon
dians say it. When blanket statements that save them? Abroth- show you my faith by it. If we really put our
“A brother or sister in you read it in books, about “thoughts and er or sister in Christ what I do” (James 2:18). trust and faith in Jesus,
Christ might need clothes or hear it in movies, prayers.” might need clothes or His appeal is clear and we will care for those
or food. If you say to that plays and music, you food. If you say to that logical. We cannot in need.
person, ‘God be with you! know immediately that It is not enough to person, “God be with “see” someone’s faith,
I hope you stay warm and something has gone just tell family, friends, you! I hope you stay but we can see their James provided two
get plenty to eat,’ but you terribly wrong. and the communities warm and get plenty works or actions. You examples of a living
do not give what that per- in the wake of horrific to eat,” but you do not cannot see faith with- faith – Abraham (the
son needs, your words are Likewise, we cry out, acts of violence how give what that person out works, but you can father of the Jews)
worth nothing. In the same “Heaven, we have a sorry we are for their needs, your words are demonstrate the reality and Rahab (a Gentile)
way, faith by itself—that problem!” circumstances. Or to worth nothing. In the of faith by works. (James2:25-26). From
does nothing—is dead.” send out a text or tweet same way, faith by Abraham, we learn that
James 2:15-17 (NCV) In a year when the a pious cliché. Empa- itself—that does noth- There is a new ter- if we believe in God,
U.S. has more than thy and sympathy are ing—is dead” (James ror threat that faces we will do what He
“Houston, we have two hundred mass not enough. Every day 2:14-17, NCV). our nation. The rise tells us to do.
a problem!” Second to shootings, for the 27th that we fail to act, we of domestic terrorists
Neil Armstrong’s excla- time a shooter armed choose this fate. James helps us to see with easy access to The lesson from
mation, “One small with a gun has injured that talk is cheap. Gen- guns have made going Rahab shows us that
step for man, one giant or killed people at a James, the son of uine faith will always to school, to church, when we believe in
leap for mankind,” school, according to a Joseph and half-broth- combine deep trust in or even a routine trip God, we will help His
these five words are the tally kept by Education er of Jesus, addressed God and consistent to the grocery store people, even when it
most recognized words Week. practical issues that are action in the world. something to fear. The costs us something.
from the Apollo space as current as this morn- With that in mind, real weight of what hap-
program. The mass shooting ing’s newspaper as he faith, and the works pened in Uvalde in We know from his-
at Robb Elementary warned in his letter, that accompany it, are Buffalo all in less than tory and movies that
The often misquoted School in Uvalde, Tex- “My brothers and sis- not just about spiritual two weeks, can seem the Apollo 13 crew
but iconic phrase is as, claimed the lives of ters, if people say they things, but also of a unbearable, even for and NASA had to take
from the radio com- nineteen children and concern for the physical those of us not directly action to overcome a
munications between two adults. Just days such as comfort, cover- affected. As people of number of serious
the Apollo 13 astro- before, a white suprem- ing, food, and safety. faith, we need to do obstacles to return the
nauts Jack Swigert, Jim acist shooter in Buffa- There are times when something. endangered astronauts
Lovell, and the NASA lo, New York, targeted we should spend more safely home.
Mission Control Center Black people, killing time doing something There is power
after their mission to the ten inside a super- to help people in need. in prayer. Yet, our Our problems are
moon was interrupt- market with an AR-15 Too often we pray as a thoughts and prayers real, and they are dan-
ed on April 13, 1970, rifle in a rampage he substitute for action. should not be where gerous, but remember,
when an oxygen tank planned to livestream we finish, but the start- our Mission Control is
triggered an explosion online. As a response, James ing point for action as not in Houston, but in
in the command ser- challenges, “Some- people called by God Heaven!
vice module, leaving After every shooting, one might say, “You to love Him and to
them with life-threat- we see the same head- have faith, but I have love our neighbors. If By partnering in
ening malfunctions. lines, have the same prayer and faith, Jesus
The phrase has become heartache and outrage, will safely lead us to
genuine action.

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pressure), which uses high pressure to keep the airway open, fair bit of sugar, but one or two a night is not enough to be rinse the fabric softener away.” -- M.E. in Washington
is the most common initial treatment for obstructive sleep worried about. I agree with you that prunes are a good alter-
apnea. native to over-the-counter laxatives for many people. * Baking soda can be used as a tooth scrub. It’s
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have other kinds of heart failure, such as from repeated heart lighting and can shorten the life of your bulbs. Turn
attacks, can develop the less common form of sleep apnea, lights off when you are not using them. You will save
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The Helena World Church WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022 — 5A

New Zion (Marvell) MB Church Salem (Lakeview) MB Church

ASSEMBLY OF GOD St. John M.B. Church Greater Powerhouse/Adams Temple
FIRST Assembly of God Perry Ext., Helena, AR Rev. Walter Debro Jr., Pastor Sun- 519 Plaza Street - Alex J. Smith, Min. First Lady-Clinton
1807 Stringtown Rd. Smith S.S. 9:30 am.; W.S. 12 Noon, Tlies. Thurs, Fit, Nightly
day School 9:30 A.M.
Pastor Dwight Miner 338-3882 Sunday Worship 11:00 A.M. 7:30 pm
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m.
Each Sunday St. Luke COGIC
Hope Church Elaine, Robert Tackett, Min. -
417 E. Baldwin St. Joseph Missionary Baptist -
Pastor Qway Duvall 501-655-0359 Postelle S.S. 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service Sundays 10:45 W.S. 11 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun
S.S. 10 am.: W.S. 11:30 am. Wed. 6 p.m.
BAPTIST Upper Room Pentecostal COGIC
Asbury M.B. Church Spring Lake Missionary Baptist Jalen Phillips, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 am. Wednesday
Wallace St. Marvell Rev. Leroy Williams Min., S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
Prayer Service 7:00 pm. 870-995-5128
Rev. Gray Asst. Rev. Garland Lee
S.S 9:30, M.W. 11:00 a.m. Power House COGIC - 2nd St
2nd & 4th Sundays Bible Study Wed. 6:00 Greater St. Mary’s Restoration Outreach Kim Smith, Min., 572-9901
S.S. 9:30 a.m., W.S. 11:00 a.m. Bible Study - Wed. 7:00 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
Harmony M.B. Church & 5 p.m. Tues. 7:30 p.m.
801 Airport Road p.m. Pastor Matthew McKing

Fred Garrison, Min. 572-9342 St. Paul Missionary Baptist Watson Temple Church of God Kyeshia Ward-Jordan
S.S. 10 A.M. W.S. 11am & 5pm Wed 7pm Old Little Rock Phillips County Road 300 Billy Ward, Minister Hwy 49, Lexa

Barton Baptist 572-2870 S.S. 10100 am; Tues. Bible Study
9718 Hwy 85 W.S. 11:30 every Sunday Bible Class 7:00 pm - Wednesday 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fri. Regular
Pastor: TBA Services 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. St. Paul Missionary Baptist Sim. S.S. 9:30 to 10:30 Regular Services 10:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Corner of Walnut & Adam St. -Amos Newell, Min.,
Beautiful Zion Miss. Baptist Evening Services:
218 Ponotoc 338-3977 Danny Robinson, Min., S.S. 9 a.m.; S.S. 9:45 am.: W.S. 11 p.m. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Bible Study 6:30 p.m.-Tuesday
W.S. 10 a.m. EPISCOPAL
St. Peter Missionary Baptist St. John Episcopal
Beulah Missionary Baptist Old LR Road - Devin Brown, Perry & Pecan St.
Onieda - Robert L. Goldsberry, Min S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. Rev. Ray Brown, 338-8115 W.S. 10:30 a.m„ S.S. 9:00 a.m.
Min., 338-7164
11 a.m. S.S. 9:30 am.: W.S. 11:30 a.m. Bible Study: 6:00pm Allen Temple A.M.E. -
120 S. Ashlar SS 9:30 am -10:45 am Worship: 11:00 am
County Line Baptist Wednesday followed with every choir rehearsal
P.O. Box 273, Marvell, AR 72366 Nate Lawerence, Min., Each Sunday Pastor T.B. Lamb
Second Baptist SBC
829-3260 3rd & Baldwin St. METHODIST
S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Carter Chapel AME
Mike Collins, 419 Columbia Deborah Senter, Pastor S.S. 9:30 a.m.;
Elaine Baptist Church Senior Pastor., 572-3264
200 Main St. Elaine Luke Watson/Pastor., 870-827-3469 S.S. 9:00 a.m.: W.S. 10:00 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. W.S. 11 a.m.
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6p.m. Wed. 7:00 p.m.
Second Baptist - Elaine United Methodist
First Baptist M.B. Church Park & Hernando St. Pastor William Joe Head W.S. 9:00 am.
Comer of Miller & Walnut St., Helena, 338-8652, Jarvis Smith, Min., 572-9647
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. NS. Sun., 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist in Helena
Derrick L. Hughes, Pastor BC., Tues. 5:00 p.m., Every 1st. Sat., Mo. Mus. 7:30 p.m. 502 Porter 338-7418 Rev. Buddy Hamner
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m.
Second Baptist Church S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.
Helena First Baptist Church Lexa - 113 Mapl & Maine St 572-1525 S.S. 10:00 a.m.;
600 Franklin, Helena Lexa United Methodist
M.W. 11:30 a.m.; Pastor: Kenneth Lee - Cedar - S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m.
Cliff Bernard/Pastor., 338-6764 Bible Study (First & Third Wednesdays) at 6 p.m.
S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.
For more information on a sponsorship Silver Cloud Marvell United Methodist
of this church directory & 6 p.m. Wed. 6:45 p.m. 206 Riverview James L. Williams, Pastor 338-6822 Sunday Pastor: Kenneth Lee - Hwy. 49 S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
School 9:30 , Morning worship 11:00 am, Wednesday night
Please contact Wally Burchett at: First Baptist Pettis Memorial CMJZ.
[email protected] Ward St., Marvell S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Randy Williams, Pastor Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 121 Coranza 572-5046 Pastor William C. Gant
or call 910-528-0244
W.S. 11:30 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Every Sundays Trenton Baptist S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 5 p.m.
Pastor: Brother Mike Shelley Sun. CYF: 5 p.m.
First Missionary Baptist Church S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.
125 N. Coanza Wesley Chapel A.M.E.
Truevine Missionary Baptist Center & Wallace St., Marvell W. Simmons, Min., 338-8651
Von Daniels, Min., 870-228-5007 415 W. Garland Dr. Pastor: TBA
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Wed. Bible Class S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Fourth Street Baptist B.MA 6 p.m. West Helena United Methodist -
Pastor: Lance Madden SS, 10am; WS, 11am &6pm Wed.- 109 N. 6th St. 572-2559
Tucker Grove MB Pastor William Joe Head
Adult Bible Study/ Children/Youth Classes 6pm PC Road 115 Marvell, AR
S.S. 9:30 am W.S. 11:00 am Rev. Earnest Womack Jr.- S.S. 9:30 am.; W.S. 11 a.m.
Fountain Head M.B. Baptist
Willis DR Marvell Pastor PENTECOSTAL
Pentecostal
Dr. James L. Allen, Min. West Acre Baptist Church
870-829-2558 S.S. 9:45 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m. Pray meeting Wed. 7:00 Porter Kenneth D. Harman, Pastor
S.S. 10 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; M.W. 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 1st & 3rd p.m.
Sundays 6:00 p.m. Apostolic Life Center Church
West Helena Baptist 1335 Hwy 49, Marvell, AR Pastor Leroy Jackson Jr.
Galilee Missionary Baptist- 702 Plaza St.
206 Adams S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
S.S. 9:30 a.m.: W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m.
338-3024 S.S. 9:30 a.m.
Pastor Jessie King Zion Hill Baptist - Bible Study Thurs 7:30 p.m.
1108 Pecan St. 338-3712 Leroy Harper Sr., Min.,
Greater First Miss. Baptist S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday Pentecostal Church of Holiness
Comer of Sam and Bonanza St. Arthur Hughes, Min. 52 ST. Francis Glenn Jackson, Min., 388-8974 S.S. 10 am.;
Zion Travelers Mis. Baptist
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday Rev. Austin D. Hill SR Pastor 32610 HWY 44 Mellwood, W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. United

Lambrook Baptist AR 72367 PRESBYTERIAN
827-3918 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. S.S. 10:30am W.S. 11:30am First Presbyterian Church
629 Porter St - Helena 338-3021 - W.S. 10:30 a.m.

Lexa Baptist CATHOLIC 7TH DAY ADVENTIST
213 Cedar St. St. Mary’s Catholic Seventh Day Adventist Church
Pastor: TBA 572-6533 Hwy. 49, Bill Neptune, Min. -W.S. Sat 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 123 Columbia Pastor Jeny Kenyon, 572-9141
& 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. 338-6990 - Sun. Mass: 10 a.m.

Morning Grove Missi. Baptist CHRISTIAN Faith Lutheran Church For more information on a sponsorship of
Hwy 44 - Elder Robert Davi, Pastor, 572-0667 S.S. 10:00 First Christian 4525 North Washington Forrest City, AR 72335 Earl D. this church directory
a.m.; W.S. 12:00 noon every Sun. Bible Class every Tues.
Carruth St. - Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. Burhhart, Deacon Please contact Wally Burchett at: Wally@
Morning Star Baptist S.S. 10 a.m.: W.S. 11 a.m.; E.S. 5 p.m. burchettmedia.com
885 S. Biscoe 338-6727 OTHER or call 910-528-0244
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 1st & Bible Study: Wed. 6:30 p.m Greater Miracle Temple -
3rd Sun Rev. Larry Edwards, Pastor 228 No. 2nd St Bro. Willie Manuel, Min. This local church directory is made
CHURCH OF CHRIST S.S. 9:30; W.S. 11:00 Tuesday Bible Study 7:30-9:00 p.m. possible by these supporting busi-
Mount Oliver Miss. Baptist Hicks United Church of Christ nesses that are positioned around
Onieda - Moses Tillman Sr., Min. Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. Gods House “A Safe Place to Come To” Outreach Ministries, these page. The basic church listings
S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 12 Noon every 2nd Sun. S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 9:00 a.m. Inc. - are provided at no charge to all our
area churches. If your church is not
Mount Tabor Miss. Baptist Twin City Church of Christ Pastor: Elder Robert Davis 9th Street & Plaza 815 Plaza listed or an information change is
1160 Holly & Adams Streets Wallace Wally Scaife, 572-1215 Street West Helena AR 72390 870-753-4050 870-995-3533 needed, please contact Andrew Bagley
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.
Tues. 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tues. mobile Church Services Every Sunday: at [email protected]
Southland Church of Christ S.S. 9:30 am
New Haven Missionary Baptist Bro. Derek Wilson, Minister 5625 Hwy 242 West I Lexa, AR
Rev. Rodney D. Corbin, Pastor 404 W Street West Helena, Morning Worship: 11:00 am Every Tuesday even. Bible
AR 72390 S.S. 9:30 a.m.- W.S. 11:00 a.m. - Prayer, Mon. 6 72355 S.S. 10am - W.S. 1 lam 572-2240 Teachings 6:00 pm Every 2nd & 4th Sunday after service
Lords Supper Free Food Pantry schedule: 1st Tuesday &
p.m., B.S., Wed. 7 p.m. Ph. 870.572.6314 CHURCH OF GOD
Church of God - 1736 Hwy 49 Gene Rutledge, Min., 3rd Tuesday Call Pastor 870-572-0667

572-2099 House of the Lord Church -
S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. 8365 Phillips 300.

J.L. Sanders 572-2469 or Bill Home 572-5679

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of God of Prophecy Delta Fellowship -
Jackson & Holly • Billy G. Williams, Min., 338-9095 S.S. 210N.9TH 276 Richmond Hill Dr, W.Helena
Sunday 10:30 am 870-572-1120
9:45 a.m.; Pastor: Doris Smith, 572-7587
W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 6 p.m. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m. True Gospel Church -
542 Cooper St., West Helena Tony Dyce, Pastor.,
New Light Baptist Elaine Church of God
522 Arkansas Dan Wessell, Pastor 870-572-9651
S.S. 10:00 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m. Sunday 10:00 am-12 noon.
Andre K. Valley, Min., 338-8677
S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. Living Water Ministry Sun, Evening 6pm-till,
Bible Study 6:30 pm Wednesday 227 N. 8th St. West Helena Judy Carter, Pastor 572-5327 Wed. 7pm-till.

New Zion Missionary Baptist - S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Church of the Living God
225 Plaza W.S. 11 am & 6 pm. 700 Park Ave West Helena, AR 72390 (870) 572-7188
Wed. Bible Study: 7 p.m. Pastor Jenkins P.S. 7-7:30 Wednesday B.S. 7:30-8:30
L.A. Gamble, Min., 572-2159
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. 2nd & 3rd Sun. B.S. 2nd New Beginning Church Wednesday
South Seven S.S. 11am - 1pm Every 2nd Tuesday
Wed.
Audie Richardson Sr., - Pastor Food Pantry Giveaway
Pleasant Grove Miss. Baptist
Hwy. 316 Kenion Williams, Min. CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST NON-DENOMINATIONAL
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. Christ Temple-
Faith Outreach Church -
Salem M.B.Church - Franklin & Jefferson, Helena Supt. Alex J. Smith, Pastor; 1430 Springdale Rd.
Hwy. 44 So. S.S. 10:00 a.m. Min. Abram Johnson,
W.S. 11:00 am. 1st & 3rd Sunday Paster Randy Williams, Pulpit Chairman; Jim D. Harrison,Pastor -572- LORD W.S. 10 a.m.
Mid-Week Service (Wed.) 7 p.m.
Sr. SS 9:00 am, MS 10:30 am, YPWW 5:00 pm.
Evening Service 6:00 pm, Wednesday Prayer &
St.John Missionary Baptist-
Perry ext., Helena S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Bible Band 7:00 pm,
Holy Communion-Third Sundays
Rev. Walter Debro Jr- Pastor

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Phillips Sheriff’s Office investigating another Lexa shooting death

Staff Reports Layton was dispatched to 401 blood from the wound. She was ated on May 28 seeking information
North Second Street transported to HRMC and prepa- from anyone that might know some-
HELENA WORLD in the Town of Lexa rations were made to airlift her to thing about the matter.
at 2:34 am on May Regional One in Memphis. After the
The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office 19 according to the helicopter arrived, Von Kanel suc- An attempt was made to reach out
is investigating the death of Jessica Phillips County Coro- cumbed to her injuries before she to officials with the Phillips County
Von Kanel, who died after a gunshot ner’s report. could be placed on board. Sheriff’s Office but no response was
wound to the head. received to the message. The death
Von Kanel had been The official time of death was listed is the third covering two incidents
Von Kanel, who was also known as found at the residence at 4:10 am. A Facebook page named in the Town of Lexa during the past
Jessica Layton and Jessica Gould, was on the floor with “Justice for Jessica Layton” was cre- month.
transported to the Helena Regional
Medical Center after Pafford EMS

Pool to open with help from Helena Health Foundation

Terri Ann Hall years) with pool-based rec-
reation and team-building
CONTRIBUTING WRITER skills, serve 30 to 50 adults
and teenagers through eve-
Together For Hope Arkan- ning swim classes and water
sas (Delta Hope, Inc.) and aerobics, continue the trend
the City of Helena-West of increasing patronage for
Helena requested and were the pool, and see 60% of
granted $26,524 from the the children in swim camp
Helena Health Foundation increase their skills to allow
for Swim Camp and Pro- them to be able to move up
gramming at the North Hel- one or more swim levels.
ena Park/Municipal Swim-
ming Pool. The Together For Hope
partnership with the city
The grant will help with of Helena-West Helena and
the cost of opening the pool, through grants by the Hel-
swim camp, swim lessons, ena Health Foundation has
and other aquatic activities allowed families to come
at no charge to local citi- together to enjoy the swim-
zens. ming pool during the sum-
mer months.
The Helena Municipal
Pool in North Helena will Family members of all ages
be open for free access for can learn to swim. When
two months of the summer. adults learn to swim, they
enjoy the water with their
Goals for this summer list- children and grandchildren.
ed on the grant application
include: serve 100 unique This project offers a safe,
children from six to twelve positive, and healthy envi-
years in age during swim ronment for children to
camp, serve 20 unique learn a skill and increase
preschoolers, three to five their confidence in their
years, during preschool, own abilities.
serve 20 unique Camp Go
participants (ages 13 to 15

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022 — 1B

Walton Family Foundation launches new Delta regional collaboration

Staff Reports youth engagement, economic Anchored in community- Proietti, Walton Family Foun- by investing in the educa-
asset building for individuals driven change, the plan aims dation board chair. “We rec- tor workforce, unlocking
HELENA WORLD and families and high-impact to ensure residents have equi- ognize that building a vibrant, college and career path-
coalition building. The plan is table access to resources and equitable Delta won’t happen ways and improving access
The Walton Family Founda- part of the foundation’s five- opportunities to achieve their by going it alone. Realizing to educational options. With
tion today launched a new year commitment, Strategy highest ambitions. this vision means joining with an emphasis on closing the
collaborative effort to support 2025, to tackle tough social partners and supporting one region’s inequities, the Foun-
the development and pros- and environmental problems “Every community is differ- another toward shared goals.” dation will also look for inno-
perity of people and com- with urgency and a long-term ent, and so are the challenges vative ways to provide resi-
munities in the Delta region approach to expand access to they face—which is why fol- The Foundation will help dents with resources needed
of Arkansas and Mississippi. opportunity. lowing local leadership and lay the groundwork for a
The initiative will focus on vision is critical,” said Annie new generation of success Please see DELTA on 6B
three key areas: education and

Performing arts camp at PCCUA-Helena set for June 6

Staff Reports this four-week program, June Hensley, who will serve as
6 - June 30, will conclude one of the camp’s two art
HELENA WORLD with a musical production instructors, has been an art
and art exhibit. Classes will instructor for 28 years and
For young people with cre- include art, hip-hop dance, has also worked as a sce-
ative energy and looking for drama, and music. nic artist for several years at
ways to express it, we have PCCUA. She currently teach-
the perfect summer camp for Parker’s experience with es 7th and 8th grade art, art
you. After being cancelled this summer program goes 1 (9-12), art 1/STEAM (9-12),
for the past two summers back to the 70s when she and art 2 (10-12) at Barton
due to COVID-19, the Col- served as an assistant under High School.
lege’s Workshop in the Arts Eloise Kalb. During that time,
program for youths is set to she led Workshop directing Also teaching art will be
reopen June 6 under new two productions, Cinderella local artist Kathy Dulaney.
direction and featuring hip- and Huckleberry Finn. For She attended the Memphis
hop dance. the last 15 years, Parker has College of Art and Phillips
served as an art instructor Community College, where
Paulette Parker, who is no and stage manager for Work- she is currently employed.
stranger to Workshop in the shop productions. This sum- In 2005, Dulaney co-founded
Arts, will be heading this mer, she will move into the the Arkansas Delta Arts Part-
summer’s program along role of drama instructor. She nership, Inc. (ADAP), our
with some fun changes and holds a Master’s in theatre local arts council. Although
new staff members includ- arts and speech communica- she is new to Workshop in
ing Spencer Byrd, Elizabeth tions and currently teaches the Arts, Dulaney has taught
Hensley, Kathy Dulaney, and English 11, English 12, and at ADAP’s Camp Doodlebug
Marley Vincent. AP English at Barton High for several years. She espe-
School.
With sessions running from Please see PCCUA on 6B
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. each
Monday through Thursday,

Phillips County Farm Bureau names Scholarship Recipients

Terri Ann Hall Gould, daughter of Aun-
drea Gould of Lexa, is a
CONTRIBUTING WRITER graduate of Barton High
School. She is planning
Phillips County Farm on attending Arkan-
Bureau is proud to sas State University to
announce the eight recip- study biology in hopes
ients of the 2022 Phillips of becoming a Physician
County Farm Bureau Assistant.
Scholarship. The recipi-
ents were invited to a Emily Culp, daughter
meal with the Phillips of Blake Culp of Marvell
County Farm Bureau and Lesa Fischer of Mar-
Agents and Board Mem- ianna, is a graduate of
bers. Lee Academy – Marian-
Dylan Tyler Hill, son of na. She plans to attend
Jimmy and Marsha Hill, Arkansas State Universi-
is a graduate of Barton ty. Her dream is to pur-
High School. He plans sue a degree in commu-
to attend PCCUA and nication disorders. She
become a welder. Dylan hopes to work with the
is the Valedictorian of hearing impaired and
his class. Please see NAMED on 6B
Jadyn Elizabeth

Around Town

The Phillips County
Community Founda-
tion recently awarded
a grant to the Elaine
Community Opportunity
Seekers to further their
efforts to enhance the
community of Elaine
and South Phillips
County. Shown here
with PCCF represen-
tative Kyle Stoner are
Stephanie Davis and
Alenora Williams. Con-
tributed Photo

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Local Legals

The Helena-West Helena School District is IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ________
now accepting sealed bids from vendors on PHILLIPS COUNTY, ARKANSAS
supplying the Food Service Program with PROBATE DIVISION The City of Helena-West Helena Planning
food, milk and bread for the school year IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Commission will be conducting a Public
2022-23. Bids can be picked up in the 54PR~21-185 Hearing on Wednesday June 8th at 5:00
Food Service Office at Central High School JERDEAN SULLIVAN, Deceased p.m. to hear public comments regarding a
at 103 School Rd, uphill in the old principal NOTICE OF ESTATE zoning request for a Special Use Permit at
office Room 102, West Helena, AR, on May Name of Decedent: Jerdean Sullivan 226 Leifer Street, West Helena, Arkansas
23, 2022, beginning at 9:00am. Sealed Last Known Address: 2559H 242 West for operation of a food truck. All interested
bids must be submitted no later than June Lexa, Arkansas parties must be at the meeting to voice any
10, 2022 at the same address listed above. Date of Death: November 26, 2020 concerns. The hearing will be held at City
Vendors Will be notified by mail of results. If On January 21, 2022, the undersigned, Hall (226 Perry St) at 5:15 p.m. in the City
you have any questions, please contact my Mac Sullivan, was appointed Administra- Council Room. For additional information,
office at (870) 572-4538. tor of the estate of Jerdean Sullivan, de- contact the Mayor’s Office at 870-817-
ceased. 7439.
_________’ All persons having claims against the es- __________
tate must exhibit them, properly verified,
Public Notice to the Administrator or his attorney within The Helena-West Helena School District
Thomas Auto & Wrecker Service three months from the date of the first pub- is seeking proposals from interested at-
71 Phillips 323 West Helena, AR 72390 lication of this Notice of Estate or they shall torneys licensed to practice in the State of
870-817-1384 forever be banned and precluded from any Arkansas to provide the district with legal
The following property will be sold or benefit of the estate. representation. Preferably, the attorney
scrapped for money owed on 6/7/22. The name, mailing address and telephone will have experience representing a public
02 Chevy Malibu White vin-1G1ND- number of the Administrator’s attorney is: school district or districts in the State of Ar-
52J42M580953 Curtis Walker, Jr., Walker & Nelson Law, kansas. The attorney or firm should also
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DELTA

to build financial secu- partners to develop the next lips County, Arkansas and recruited a talented local sippi state representative and
rity through economic asset generation of community Coahoma County, Mississip- leader, Abe Hudson, as a pro- worked with Delta State Uni-
building and boost upward leaders and achieve greater pi to advance opportunity in gram officer focused on the versity as a visiting professor
mobility by offering work- equity and opportunity in the the Delta. Through this new Delta region. Hudson cur- in the College of Business and
force development and career area. strategy, the Foundation is rently calls Clarksdale home Aviation. He also served as a
training to strengthen small The Walton Family Foun- expanding its efforts in the and will spend time facilitat- program director at the Debt
businesses. Finally, the Foun- dation has a longstand- region to Jefferson County, ing new partnerships across Education for Business Trans-
dation will build coalitions of ing track record of working Arkansas. the region. Prior to joining the formation and Sustainability
local, regional and national with communities in Phil- The Foundation has also Foundation, he was a Missis- (DEBTS) Program.

PCCUA

cially enjoys work- Kentucky. He has experi- and general music at Bar- she has over 15 years of program. entering grades three
ing with children and ence as a performer in ton High School. dance experience and is “We have such talent in through 12, Workshop in
encouraging their artistic a number of musicals Marley Vincent will currently teaching stu- our community, and we the Arts challenges cre-
creativity. and as a vocal director incorporate dance into dents in the PCCUA are excited to be reopen- ativity and imagination
Stepping into the role of in a Harding Spring Sing the Workshop experience dance program. ing and spotlighting as it focuses on activities
Workshop music instruc- show. Byrd holds a Mas- as this summer’s dance Vincent is also a stu- some of that talent this related to various tech-
tor is Spencer Byrd, ter’s degree in music and instructor. A graduate dent of the University of summer,” said Parker. niques used in perform-
a music educator from currently teaches band of Barton High School, Central Arkansas work- “We look forward to see- ing.
ing toward a degree in ing some returning and Space is limited for this
NAMED business administration. some new faces and con- summer’s program. The
She enjoys sharing her tinuing to share this fun cost to enroll is $100.
deaf community as a a degree in the medical the required informa- passion for dance and experience with our area To register or for more
Speech Language Pathol- field. After graduating, tion is not included, the is excited to participate young people.” information, call (870)
ogist. Emily has dys- she hopes to enroll at student’s application in this year’s Workshop Designed for students 739-0308.
lexia and understands UAMS and become an will not be considered.
the challenges of school- anesthesiologist. Joey A committee selects the
work. She is the Saluta- was the Valedictorian of students that will receive
torian of her class. her class. a scholarship. This is
Samuel Hall, son of Case Jackson, son of a $500 scholarship check
Phil and Terri Ann Hall Joe and Aimee Jackson of given directly to the
of Marvell, is a gradu- Holly Grove, is a gradu- qualified applicant to be
ate of Marvell Academy. ate of Marvell Academy. used for college tuition
Samuel plans to attend Case plans on attending or books.
Arkansas State Univer- college at the University Phillips County Farm
sity to attend the College of Arkansas at Fayette- Bureau encourages Phil-
of Agriculture in pursuit ville to pursue an Agri- lips County college stu-
of an Agricultural Busi- culture degree. After dents to go to the Arkan-
ness Degree. He plans to obtaining his degree, he sas Farm Bureau web-
return to the family farm plans to return to the site for other scholarship
after graduating from family farm. opportunities (www.
college. Samuel was Zac Vondran, son of arfb.com and click on
busy during his school Robert Vondran of Hele- Education and Youth).
years with sports, school- na, is a graduate of DeSo- Phillips County Farm
work, and community to School. Zac plans to Bureau congratulates
activities. He is the Salu- pursue a degree in Psy- this group of high school
tatorian of his class. chology at Arkansas seniors.
Kinley Swindle, daugh- State University. After They feel it is an honor
ter of Jackie and Misty graduation, he hopes to to help young adults fur-
Swindle of Elaine, is a join the FBI. ther their education.
graduate of Marvell The requirements
Academy. She plans to for the Phillips County
attend Arkansas State Farm Bureau scholar-
University and pursue ship are: the applicant’s
a degree in Radiologic parents must be a mem-
Science. She would like ber of Phillips County
to become an ultrasound Farm Bureau, must be a
technician. Kinley plans graduating senior who is
to return to Phillips planning to enroll full-
County after graduating time or carry 12 hours
college. in the summer or fall of
Joey King, daugh- 2022, and must submit
ter of Melanie and Joe a copy of their ACT or
King of Poplar Grove, SAT scores and a copy
is a graduate of Marvell of their transcript from
Academy. Joey plans to their school.
attend PCCUA this fall Applicants must also
and then transfer to the submit an essay and
University of Arkansas information on extracur-
at Fayetteville to pursue ricular activities. If all

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Hall graduates Arkansas State University with honors

Staff Reports while at A-State. He project), the Indepen-
HELENA WORLD
was a member of the dence Fund, and Opera-
Matthew Tyler Hall National Society of Col- tion KARE.
graduated from Arkan- legiate Scholars and a Matthew is a 2019
sas State University in member of the School of Marvell Academy grad-
the Spring 2022 Com- Agriculture Quiz Bowl uate. He is the son of
mencement Ceremony Team. He was also a Phil and Terri Ann Hall
held at Centennial Bank member of the Kappa of Marvell, and the
Stadium on May 7th. Alpha Order Fraternity grandson of Pointer and
He received a Bachelor (recognized with a red Brenda Hall of Marvell
of Science in Agriculture graduation stole), where and of David and Tricia
Degree with a Major in he served as President Moix of Conway. He
Agriculture Business of his pledge class and is the great-grandson of
and a Minor in Plant as the Risk Manage- Dot Halter of Conway.
and Soil Science. He ment Officer. Some phi- Matthew returned to
received the academic lanthropy projects that Phillips County to work
achievement of Cum he was involved with with his dad on the fam-
Laude, recognized by a included the Miracle ily farm. He will marry
white cord. League, the Salvation his fiancé, Dina Brad-
The Marvell native Army (including the shaw of Marianna, this
was actively involved Children’s Christmas Fall.

Desoto’s Schwartz adds ASU degree to her collection

Terri Ann Hall and the National Society of
CONTRIBUTED WRITER
Collegiate Scholars. She was
Kayli Ann Schwantz of also Student Athletic Trainer
Lexa graduated from Arkan- for the A-State Football Team.
sas State University with a Kayli is a 2018 graduate
Bachelor of Science in Exer- of DeSoto School. She is
cise  Science Degree with a the daughter of Karen and
Minor in Homeland Security Hershell Schwantz, and the
& Disaster Preparedness. granddaughter of Anna Mae
She graduated Magna Cum Cooke and Opal Schwantz.
Laude which has the distinc- Beginning in June, Kayli
tion of a red cord. She also will attend graduate school
Graduated in Honors.  at the Baylor College of Med-
While attending Arkansas icine in Houston, Texas, to
State University, Kayli was obtain a Master’s Degree in
involved and active with the Orthotics and Prosthetics.
Honors College, Chi Omega This will include 12 months
Sorority (recognized with a of intensive classroom study,
red and gold stole), Phi Kap- followed by 18 months of
pa Phi, Alpha Lambda Delta, various residencies.

Recipe of the Week

JAMAICAN JERKED PORK TENDERLOIN

Cindy Davis 1/4 tsp. Hickory liquid smoke

HELENA WORLD FOOD EDITOR

JAMAICAN JERKED Directions
Combine all marinade ingredients and
PORK TENDERLOIN whisk well to combine.
Ingredients Place tenderloin in a re-sealable bag Pour
marinade over pork and message to com-
1 Pork Tenderloin pletely cover the meat. Remove air from bad.
Marinade: Reseal bag and refrigerate for 3 hours.
3 TBSP. ginger ale Preheat grill for direct and indirect heat,
3 TBSP. Canola oil Remove meat from marinade and discard
2 TBSP. distilled white vinegar marinade .Sear pork on all sides Move ot
1/2 tsp. salt indirect heat and cook until meat registers
1/4 tsp. chili pepper flakes 140 degrees, Remove meat and let rest for 10
1/2 tsp. garlic powder minuets tented.
1/2 tsp. onion powder Slice in i1/2 inches slices.
1/4 tsp. ground allspice This is great with grilled pineapple and
Juice of 1/2 lemon fluffy rice.
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. Paprika
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

BON APPETIT La CHOF

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Obits

Alex J. Smith

Bishop Alex J. Smith, from providing for his Church of God wife. He needed He was also appointed ra) Smith of San Diego,

SR was born in Pal- family, Alex took up a in Christ, West her to raise their Administrative Assistant CA, Roger (Evelyn)

estine, AR on February trade of shoe repair. Helena, Arkan- fifteen children. to the Late Bishop LT Smith of Nesbit, MS,

2, 1929, to Luella and With this trade, God sas, Arkansas After praying Walker, Senior Adminis- Ronnie (Marilyn) Smith

Oscar White. In 1932, blessed him to own his 1St Ecclesiasti- and crying out trative Assistant to Bish- of Seattle, WA, Bennie

his mother remarried own business, ”Smith cal Jurisdiction to God all night, op Jewel R. Withers, Smith Sr ofJackson-

to Deacon Frank Smith Shoe Repair” which appointed under Addie opened Jr, District Superinten- ville, AR, Kim (Barbara)

who adopted Alex as was located in Helena, the leadership of her eyes at 6am dent of sixteen church- Smith Lexa, AR, Kev-

his son. Arkansas on the most the late Bishop the next morn- es, Finance Chairman in (Angela) Maxey of

Alex confessed a hope prominent street in the LT Walker and Smith ing. Many have for Arkansas First, and Wiley, TX; (5) daugh-
been healed of appointed Bishop Des- ters, Lariter (Curtis)
in Christ at an early age city, Cherry Street. served under

and was saved at the He later trained others Bishop Jewel cancer and oth- ignee and consecrated Payne of Cordova, TN,

age of twelve. He was a in the field of shoe repair. R. Withers, Jr until his er sicknesses and dis- as Auxiliary Bishop for Janie Thomas of Taco-

member of the Goodwin Just to name a few, he transition to glory. One eases. The Lord grant- Arkansas 1St Jurisdic- ma, WA, Debra White

Church of God in Christ, trained, Addie (wife), of his most famous ed Addie and additional tion in 2019. of Grand Prairie, TX,

Goodwin, AR with his Charles (mentee), Roo- quotes was, ”The Lord 27 years. On May 23, 2022, Paula (Rockridge) Han-

parents. He loved the sevelt (mentee), Otis Will Bless You For What The Lord called the Lord allowed the nah of Texarkana, TX,

Lord and loved sing- (mentee), Carl (son), You Do.” Addie home June 17, chariots to swing down Patricia (Hosea) Dixon

ing for Him. One of the and Wilson (brother). Alex was a man tru- 1995. The Lord again and carry Bishop AlexJ of Texarkana, TX; (74)

mostjoyous things in his He also repairedshoes ly favored by God and found favor in Alex and Smith from labor to grandchildren; (104)

life was singing quartet. in Brinkley and Mari- loved by humanity. God blessed him to marry reward. great—grandchildren;

Alex, 19, while signing anna, Arkansas. worked many miracles, Clinton Jean Smith. Alex was preceded in (7)great—great grand-

in Jericho, Arkansas, Alex felt the Lord signs, and wonders With this union a bonus death by his wife, Mis- children; (8) brothers;

met a beautiful young speaking and dealing through him. While he son was gained, Kevin sionary Addie Smith; (8) sisters; the two

lady by the name of with him about preach- and Addie was having Maxey. one daughter, Lil Ms. congregations he pas-

Addie Mae Freeman. ing the gospel. Many their fifteenth child, ”Lit- Alex achieved many Addie ||; two sons, Alex tored, Greater Power

They married July 4, said that he was called tle Addie Mae,” his wife, accomplishments in life. Jr, and Walter; three House and Christ Tem-

1948, and to this union to work on souls spiritu- Addie, suffered a mas- He was ordained as an grandson, Christopher ple Churches of God

was born fifteen chil- ally and naturally. Alex sive brain stroke and Elder in the Church of Smith, Nicholas Smith, in Christ; the Helena—

dren: nine boys and six founded the Power died. Addie was pro- God in Christ in 1979, Bennie Smith, Jr; two West Helena District;

girls. House Church of God nounced dead by the appointed State Sun- granddaughters, Shan- his adopted children,

Alex as a teenager in Christ in West Hel- coroner at 6pm. day School Superinten- ikwa White and Karie- Tundra Nicholas, Tina

worked on the farm ena, Arkansas in 1976. Alex asked those that dent in 1985, appointed sha Smith; and nine- Vaughn, Belinda Gen-

with his father, Deacon It is now known as 1St were in charge to please District Superintendent teen siblings. try, Dorsenia Johnson,

Frank. In later years Power House Church of leave the body with him in 1987, Received Hon- Alex leaves to cherish Mary Tye, Jalen Phil-

while working on the God in Christ under the that night. The doctor orary Doctorate Degree his memories his loving lips, Bishop Jerry Giv-

farm he hurt his back leadership of his son, and coroner granted from the Charles Har- wife of 26 years, Mis- ens, and Bishop Kend-

while picking up a heavy Elder Kim Smith. his request. The saints rison Mason Bible Col- sionary Clinton J. Smith all Anderson; an adopt-

log which caused him Alex was later appoint- were praying outside lege all while under the of Helena, AR another ed grandson, Jeremy

to undergo extensive, ed to Adams Temple her hospital room while leadership of the late, love of his life; (8) sons, Parker and an adopted

painful surgery and was Church of God in Christ Alex was praying inside Bishop LT Walker Sr. Carl (Doris) Smith of great—grandson, Dar-

declared disabled. which is now known the hospital room. His and now under the lead- Littlerock, AR, Clarence ryl Webster, Jr (Jay); a

Refusing to allow as Greater Power prayer was that the Lord ership of Bishop Jewel (Rochelle) Smith of San host of other relatives,

anything to stop him House Adams Temple to please don’t take his R Withers, Jr. Diego, CA, Ricky (Lau- and friends.

HWH Police Reports

05/03/22 / Premises, Possession Charge was arrested for Theft

Kentaivaia Guy was Kimberly Brown was of Meth or Cocaine LT 05/19/22 of Property (Shoplifting

arrested for Theft arrested for Crimi- 2GM, Possession of 05/15/22 Jonathan Christopher $1,000 or Less)

$1,000 or More and nal Trespass on Land Drug Paraphernalia, Austin Lamar Dennis Mays was arrested for

Less Than $5,000 / Crop Land, Criminal Criminal Trespass In Or was arrested for Care- Forgery 05/21/22

(Breaking or Entering / Mischief -m 1st Degree On A Vehicle Or Struc- less and Prohibited A Minor was arrest-

Building or Structure) / Property of Another ture / Premises x2 Driving,Driving Left of Brandon D. Taylor ed for Disorderly Con-

Value of $1,000 or Less Center, DWI (Unlawful was arrested for Proba- duct, Resisting Arrest

A Minor was arrested Morgan Jones was Act) tion Violation - Refusal to Submit to

on a Warrant Charge, 05/09/22 arrested for Criminal Arrest / Uses Force,

Criminal Mischief - 1st Jerry Gibson was Trespass In Or On A Evelyn Jean Manuel Sexual Indecency With

Degree Property of arrested on a Warrant Vehicle or Structure / was arrested on a War- 05/20/22 A Child

Another Value $500 or Charge Premises, Possession rant Charge, Speeding Sharee Clifton was

Less, Failure to Comply of Meth or Cocaine LT 15-20, Failure to Com- arrested on a Warrant 05/22/22

to Court Order - Arrest Jessica Green was 2GM, Possession of ply to Court Order - Charge, Criminal Tres- Matthew Lavelle Willis

Made arrested for Resisting Drug Paraphernalia, Arrest Made pass In Or On A Vehicle was arrested Careless

Arrest - Refusal to Sub- Criminal Trespass In Or Or Structure / Premises and Prohibited Driving,

05/04/22 mit to Arrest / Active or On A Vehicle Or Struc- Lester Davis was DWI (Unlawful Act)

Anthony L. Varela was Passive Refusal, Disor- ture / Premises x2 arrested on a War- Christy Pearson was

arrested on a Warrant derly Conduct / Unrea- rant Charge,Speeding arrested for Criminal Travis Aaron Flake

charge, Criminal Tres- sonable or Excessive 05/13/22 15-20, Failure to Com- Mischief - 1st Degree was arrested for Failure

pass On Land / Lawfully Behavior Cody Lee Hicks was ply to Court Order - Property of Another Val- to Appear

Posted arrested for Criminal Arrest Made ue $500 or Less, Flee-

05/10/22 Mischief - 2nd Degree ing, Failure to Comply Anthony Hawkins was

05/05/22 A Minor was arrested / Recklessly Destroys, Reginald Robinson with Lawful Order, Fic- arrested for Driver’s

Stacy Lyne Murphree for Theft of Property Battery - 3rd Degree was arrested for Assault titious Tags, Resisting License Suspended, No

was arrested for Theft (Shoplifting $1,000 or / Purpose of Causing on Family of Household Arrest - Refusal to Sub- Insurance, No Seatbelt,

of Property (Shoplift- Less) Injury, Causing Injury Member - 2nd Degree / mit to Arrest / Active or Fictitious Tags, Failure

ing $5,000 or Less But Risk of Physical Injury, Passive Refusal, Theft to Register Vehicle,

Greater Than $1,000) A Minor was arrested Crystal Antonett Terroristic Threatening - $1,000 or Less - From Possession of SCH VI

for Theft of Property Clay was arrested for 2nd Degree / Threatens Vehicle LT 4oz, Possession

05/06/22 (Shoplifting $1,000 or Domestic Battering - Physical Injury, Criminal Meth or Cocaine LT

Orlandria Cotton was Less) 3rd Degree / Purpose of Mischief - 2nd Degree / Joshua Rowland was 2gm x2

arrested on a Warrant Causing Injury, Causes Recklessly Destroys arrested for Possession

Charge Stanley Speed was Injury x2 of Firearm by Certain Wanda Mae Stanley

arrested for Theft of Thomas Terrell Henry Persons, Forgery was arrested for Driv-

Jasmine S. Anderson Property (Shoplifting Demarcus Mcnesse was arrested for Bur- er’s License Suspend-

was arrested on a War- $1,000 or Less) was arrested for glary, Residential Mary Frances North- ed, No Insurance, No

rant Charge Domestic Battering - cutt was arrested for Seltbelt, Fictitious Tags,

05/11/22 3rd Degree / Purpose of 05/16/22 Possession of Firearm Failure to Register Vehi-

05/07/22 Shakedra Wilborn was Causing Injury, Causes Kentrell Denise Boyd by Certain Persons, cle, Possession of SCH

Travis Aaron Flake arrested for Burglary, injury x2 was arrested for Crimi- Forgery VI LT 4oz, Possession

was arrested for Break- Commercial, Criminal nalMischief -1st Degree of meth or Cocaine LT

ing or Entering / Build- Mischief - 1st Degree Jamie Sylvester was / Property of Another Tracy Benjamin Ray 2gm x2

ing or Structure / Property of Another arrested for Theft of Value $500 or More,

Value Over $1,000 But Property (Shoplifting Endanger Welfare of Court Dispositions

Oceia Ellis was $5,000 or Less $1,000 or Less) Minor - 2nd Degree -

arrested on a Warrant Knowingly Risks Seri-

Charge, Fleeing, Theft William Dallas Peters 05/14/22 ous Physical/Mental Dearius Crockett was found guilty for Expired
of Property (Shoplifting was arrested for Crimi- Kahadya Monique Harm x2 Vehicle License (Tags), No Proof of Liability Insur-
$1,000 or Less), Resist- nal Trespass In Or On Smith was arrested on ance - ASP
ing Arrest - Refusal A Vehicle or Structure a Warrant Charge 05/17/22

to Submit to Arrest / / Premises, Possession Mark Sullivan was A Minor was arrested Devonte Bush was found guilty for Selling
Uses Force, Disor- of Meth or Cocaine LT arrested for Terroris- for Battery - 3rd Degree Tobacco to a Minor
derly Conduct,Criminal 2GM, Possession of tic Threatening - 2nd / Purpose of Causing

Impersonation / 2nd Drug Paraphernalia, Degree / Threatens Injury, Causes Injury x2, Shacrises Zigler was found guilty for Expired
Degree / Assumes Criminal Trespass In Or Physical Injury Disorderly Conduct x2 Vehicle License (Tags)
False Identity On A Vehicle Or Struc-

Andrew Lee Hairl was ture / Premises x2 Joseph Robinson was A Minor was Arrested Jaylon Javon Sims was found guilty for Speed-
arrested for Disorderly Travis Aaron Flake arrested on a Warrant for Battery - 3rd Degree ing
Charge

Conduct, Criminal Tres- was arrested for Crimi- Linda Faye Boyd was / Purpose of Causing Carrington E. Randle was found guilty for Vehi-
pass In Or On A Vehicle nal Trespass In Or On arrested on a Warrant Injury, Causes Injury x2, cle Lights-Defective/Improper Tail Lamps
Or Structure / Premises A Vehicle or Structure Disorderly Conduct x2

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Former MA student graduates from ASU Election Night

Terri Ann Hall

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Alexis Travis Westmoreland graduated
from Arkansas State University in the
Spring Graduation Ceremony with a Spe-
cialist degree in Clinical Mental Health
Counseling along with a certificate in play
therapy. She received her Bachelor’s of
Science in Psychology in 2019, also from
A-State. She is a 2015 graduate of Marvell
Academy.

Alexis is married to Jarrett Westmore-
land, and she is the daughter of Robbie
and Christy Travis of Lexa. She is currently
residing in Bono, Arkansas. She will begin
employment with Life Strategies Counsel-
ing Inc. in Pocahontas starting in August.

Jones earns degree from ASU in Jonesboro

Terri Ann Hall Helena native, Martin Rawls, is pictured with Sarah
Huckabee Sanders at the Election Night Watch
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Party for what was considered by some to be a
historic night in the Natural State. Sanders over-
Ethan Andrew Jones is a 2022 Spring whelmingly defeated Doc Washburn to win the
graduate of Arkansas State University. He Republican gubernatorial nomination. She is the
graduated from the School of Agriculture former Press Secretary for former President Don-
with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Agri- ald Trump and the daughter of former Republican
culture, Majoring in Plant & Soil Science. Gov. Mike Huckabee. The Candidate gave a vic-
tory speech and visited with her supporters. Rawls
Ethan was involved as a member of Kap- appeared on the list of unopposed candidates for
pa Alpha Order Fraternity, (recognized Justice of the Peace for District 8. Contributed
with a red graduation stole). He was active Photo
in their philanthropy including the Miracle
League, the Salvation Army, and the Inde-
pendence Fund and Operation KARE. He
also was an intern with Syngenta in the
Summer of 2021.

Ethan is the son of Timothy and Holly
Jones. He is a 2018 graduate of DeSoto
School.

West Helena’s Tran graduates from the University of Mississippi

Staff Reports character and resilience,” were held by individual col- Administration, Education, ness. Its 16 academic divi-
said Chancellor Glenn leges and schools May 4-8. Engineering, Journalism and sions include a major medi-
HELENA WORLD Boyce. “They accomplished The universitywide morn- New Media, Law and Phar- cal school, nationally recog-
so much during their years ing convocation was held macy. nized schools of accountan-
Brian Tran, of West Helena, at Ole Miss, and we can’t on Saturday, May 7 in the cy, law and pharmacy, and
AR, is among the more than wait to see all the ways they Grove, with UM alumnus The University of Missis- an Honors College acclaimed
3,300 students who earned will pursue their passions Bradford Cobb, a celebrated sippi, affectionately known for a blend of academic rig-
their degrees from the Uni- and reach their full potential music industry executive, as Ole Miss, is the state’s or, experiential learning and
versity of Mississippi in May on their paths to a bright giving the keynote address. flagship university. Includ- opportunities for communi-
2022. future.” ed in the elite group of R1: ty action. Recognized among
Undergraduate and grad- Doctoral Universities - High- the nation’s most beautiful,
Tran, who majored in Bio- May 2022 graduates were uate candidates received est Research Activity by the Ole Miss’ main campus is in
chemistry, received a Bach- invited to walk across the degrees from the College of Carnegie Classification, it Oxford, which is routinely
elor of Arts from the College stage at the University of Liberal Arts, General Studies has a long history of pro- acknowledged as one of the
of Liberal Arts. Mississippi 169th Com- and schools of Accountancy, ducing leaders in public country’s best college towns.
mencement exercises, which Applied Sciences, Business service, academics and busi-
“Our May 2022 class of
graduates are distinguished
by incredible achievements,

Around Town Senior Center

Alice Valley, a member of the West Helena Senior Center, was among those

The Senior Citizens of West Helena enjoying a Sip and Paint event. Senior who shared a book review on “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the famous novel by

Citizens from around the community are invited to participate in the center’s Harper Lee at recent meeting of the group. The seniors plan to read another

activities on Desoto Street daily. Contributed Photo book soon. Contributed Photo

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Barton Track & Field

2022 2A-6 Women’s
Track Team Champions