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Staff Reports HELENA WORLD In the aftermath of lurid video where Helena-West Helena Mayor Christopher Franklin told his daughter and his niece that they should die and eat his genitalia, an effort to recall Franklin has been launched. The recall effort must gather 1,173 valid signatures and be filed at least 91 days before the November 5 general election in order for voters to have the opportunity to decide if Franklin will be removed from office at the midpoint of his term. If successful, the recall question would also be decided during the November 5 election. Volunteers were out at the old Pizza Hut last Saturday gathering signatures on the petitions, which are also available at the Helena World office. KJIW-FM has also run advertisements promoting the petition effort. Franklin told the City Council at the last two meetings he was not going to resign. When a local social platform activist who is pushing to dissolve the city altogether spoke to the council, Franklin declared he would emerge victorious saying, “You all can have an election. I am going to win.” Supporters of the recall effort contend that Franklin’s actions are so egregious that he has irreparably harmed his ability to lead the city Rick Kennedy HELENA WORLD A petition by Scott Williams to dissolve the City of Helena West Helena was presented to the City Council at its meeting Tuesday night. Williams claimed the city was near bankrupt and it was not providing basic services to its citizens. Williams further claimed the State of A r k a n s a s would place in the city in a receivership, and that basic services would still be provided to the citizens. Williams also made claims regarding the local media coverage of the petition, which were quickly disputed by Andrew Bagley, the publisher of the Helena World. Bagley said, “Scott is totally wrong. And his allegations that what we wrote wasn’t based on research are baseless.” John Edwards, of Helena Harbor, who presented Williams to speak, asked if a city charter existed. Edwards Andrew Bagley HELENA WORLD As a group of social platform activists led by local resident Scott Williams circulate petitions to place a question on the ballot to dissolve the city by dissolving its charter, the Helena World has gathered multiple legal opinions that question whether or not Williams was truthful at last week’s city council meeting regarding the effects of his measure if it were to be successful and other opinions that question the validity of the effort itself. In an exclusive interview on Friday morning with John Wilkerson, the General Counsel for the Arkansas Municipal League, Wilkerson noted that his group still had many questions it was researching and that if the measure were to pass the issues would likely land in court. However, Wilkerson said it was clear that Williams’s contention that the provisions of Title 14 Section 62 regarding a forced dissolution of the Visit our website: www.helenaworld.org June 12, 2024 • Single copy $1.25 Volume 153 • Number 24 © 2023, Helena World Chronicle, LLC Please see CITY on 2A Please see RECALL on 2A COACH SPEAK... HWH hears of effort to dissolve city at June 4 meeting Effort to Recall HWH Mayor Franklin launched PCCUA Women’s Head Basketball Coach Shareka Maner (left) and Men’s Head Coach Anthony McDonald spoke to the HelenaWest Helena Kiwanis Club last week at their meeting held at Progressive Health of Helena. Both coaches have full rosters and are eager for the team to be unveiled for the home fans at the first home game in the newly-renovated Ridgerunner Gymnasium on November 7 against Southeast Arkansas College. The coaches expect the athletes, which are coming to Helena-West Helena from states across the south, to report in early August. Both plan for the teams to be highly visible and active in the community as well with plans to work with local organizations like the Boys and Girls Club of Phillips County. Photo Credit: Andrew Bagley Attorneys question validity of effort to dissolve city Please see DISSOLVE on 2A Franklin Support Local Journalism * Subscribe Today

Local The Helena World 2A — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024 DISSOLVE Local engineer Ken Weiland updated the Helena-West Helena City Council on the progress being made on the new well needed to supply customers for the users of the West Helena Water and Sewer Utility. Test wells have come up short of the target goal of 2000 gallons per minute due to sand deposits. Likely yields will be 800-1200 gallons per minute. Weiland and city officials hope the well will generate enough to allow the existing wells which are limping along to be used solely as backup supply. Those wells currently do not generate enough to supply the system with Helena-West Helena having to purchase water from the Barton-Lexa Water Association to supply approximately 20% of its customers. Photo Credit: Andrew Bagley CITY RECALL asked “Is he trying to abolish something that doesn’t exist?” Edwards called it a “very critical time for the city.” He said, “I understand the frustration.” Edwards said he was trying to obtain what he described as “up to $30 million in funding for city water” but the presence of the petition is placing a cloud over those efforts. Edwards said, “What we have right now is a cloud over the ability to move forward.” City Attorney Andre Valley likened the petition to dissolve to death. Valley said “The city would cease to exist. A receiver would come in, assess the city’s property and assets, and would liquidate those assets to satisfy creditors.” Mayor Christopher Franklin, who last week suffered a vote of no confidence and was asked to resign by the council, disputed Williams as well. Franklin said, “There is a lot of game playing going on here. We have people in this room that want to see me gone.” He continued “We are doing some things right, and the council voted on these contracts. It is time to put your prejudice aside. We are playing politics here.” Franklin also said, “I don’t care if you don’t like me. I’m not going any where. You go ahead and have your special election, and I am going to win it. We are wasting time.” The council had also heard a report from Engineer Ken Wieland, who said a second well may be needed sooner than later. Wieland said tests done on the new well site revealed what he described as “fine sand” and that only 800 gallons could be achieved. The original idea for a new well was to pump at least 2,000 gallons. Wieland said, “These sands are so fine, so screens are not effective.” Wieland also said, “These are experienced well drillers.” Wieland speculated that a second site would have to identified and drilled Wieland said, “The state has rules on these. Right now, there is no real viable site, although we are going to have to find one. And, we are looking at same estimate as we have before.” The City Council voted to have Wieland resume the work on the current new site. Wieland said, “We will need to start looking for alternative sites that meet the health department requirements. This also needs to be an area you can acquire.” Council member Don Etherly clarified, “Under the best of circumstances we still need two sites?” Wieland said, “You will need a second well. Your loss rates are still high. A certain amount of water has to be produced. We need a new reliable modern well.” As this edition of the Helena World had already gone to press Tuesday, June 11, the City Council was set to engage in a special finance meeting called at the request of Council member Maxine Miller. An email sent out during the week, however, described the purpose of the meeting to include “finances, budget and other city business as is deemed necessary.” A letter from Central Arkansas Contractors also surfaced, expressing concerns regarding the City of Helena West Helena’s recent use of “Waiving Competitive bidding” on projects. The letter cites “Recently, the City waive competitive bidding on the construction of the new water well Project currently under construction. This project was contracted for an indefinite amount between one and $1.5 million dollars.” The letter goes on to state “Having reviewed this contract we find that had the city engaged in competitive bidding, the ultimate procurement price would most likely have been approximately $250,000 less than the currently anticipated cost, resulting in a net gain for the city. The previous water Department director prior to his termination has acquired a bid for less than $800, 000.” The letter further claims the city is “the City is once more foregoing the time-honored and traditional practice of competitive bidding on the city public work projects” with regards to its current Landfill issues. city started by a legislative audit referral and a court action filed by the Attorney General of the State of Arkansas could not be started using the referendum process he is attempting to use under Title 14 Section 42. Wilkerson said, “The process in Section 62 cannot be initiated by petition.” When asked what happens if Williams were to be successful, Wilkerson pointed out if a city dissolves its governance would revert to the county, He said, “We struggle with what this would look like… It would ultimately probably be decided by a court.” When asked what would happen to the city’s revenue streams such as sales taxes, fees, property taxes, etc., Wilkerson said, “They go away…but you would have to figure out what to do with existing bonded indebtedness…There would be no money to go to services.” Wilkerson also confirmed that everything created by ordinances of the city, such as the fire and police departments would vanish, leaving the county to figure out how to provide those services with the existing revenue streams that the county collects. County Judge Clark Hall and the Quorum Court are already dealing with budget pressures with Hall saying the county will struggle to get through this budget year often throughout the first half of 2024. In addition to Wilkerson’s warnings about the potential calamity that could result from dissolving the city, other opinions, including one from Helena Harbor General Counsel and Executive Director John Edwards (published in a column on page 3A) and another provided by a private citizen, have emerged questioning the ability of the effort by Williams to accomplish that goal. Title 14 Section 42 are the result of legislation passed by the General Assembly in 1953. The Helena World obtained a copy of the city’s incorporation papers last week that had been located in the office of Circuit Clerk Tamekia Franklin who looked through old files with the assistance of City Attorney Andre Valley. That incorporation was done in 1917 under different statutory provisions. If no charter can be found that was done in accordance with the 1953 legislation, then the ballot initiative, even if allowed on the ballot and passed, would likely accomplish nothing because it would abolish something that doesn’t exist. Under 14-42-303 (c) any charter passed under the terms of that chapter, which is the one being utilized by Williams and his group, any charter implemented in accordance with that statute would have to be filed with the Secretary of State by the county election commission. A Freedom of Information Act request has been sent to the Secretary of State’s office asking for any charter filed with them under that statute for either the City of Helena-West Helena or the former City of West Helena, whose ordinances survived the 2005 consolidation of the two former cities of Helena and West Helena. At press time, no such charter had been located. If there is none, then there is no charter that can be abolished through this referendum. Finally, Edwards raises an issue in his opinion that dissolving a charter under this provision would not necessarily dissolve the city and would likely mean that it would continue its normal operations under different sections of current law governing first-class cities. In his opinion he notes that 14-42-311 says, “By amendment to the charter, a date may be fixed for the expiration of the charter. On the date specified, the municipality shall cease to operate under this subchapter.” Edwards contends that the phrase “under this subchapter” means the city would simply not operate under the terms of any charter that may have been passed under the 1953 act of the General Assembly and would continue as it is now under the standard provision of Title 14 of the Arkansas Code. Combining the Wilkerson observations with Edwards’s opinion points out almost innumerable legal issues that throw it into question. An additional opinion provided to the Helena World said this about the Williams effort, “The legal situation is sufficiently murky that if the approach described by the (Williams) petition is adopted, legal opposition could hold up a resolution in the courts for years.” The opinion provided to the Helena World by a private citizen echoes the questions about the existence of a charter under this law and also concludes that a recall is the only effective way for those concerned about the actions of Mayor Christopher Franklin to have a legal avenue to let the voters weigh in on that questions. It says, “The quickest way to depose Franklin is a recall election. This is a specific step that will not involve the legality or the practical issues involved in a County takeover of municipal governance and services. Arkansas law on recall is simple, clean, and quick: once the prescribed number of voters, around 1,200 in this case based upon 35% of the number of voters in the last election, sign a recall petition, an election must be held within 90 days; if a majority vote to recall Franklin, he is immediately ousted from office.” and work with outside government agencies and private groups for funding to aid the city’s beleaguered water system and other battered infrastructure and that voters should have an opportunity to have a voice in whether or not he continues.

The Helena World Opinions WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024 — 3A “Publisher’s Note: This is a reprint of a column that ran in The Helena World originally in 2019. Thankfully, Daddy’s is still with us and the words are still pertinent. My emotions when I read it this year are still as fresh. With minimal edits, here it is again. I hope that everyone had a Happy Father’s Day. By Andrew Bagley Helena World Publisher With Father’s Day this Sunday, my thoughts this week turned to Daddy, who is one of the greatest men I have ever known and one of the greatest public educators Phillips County has ever had. David N. Bagley is one of eleven children. The house he grew up in no longer stands, but my memory of it remains vivid to this day. Off a gravel road in Mississippi County, that house had no indoor plumbing, a tin roof, and four rooms with no insulation. Our modern media would describe his upbringing as one of poverty. They were farmers and Daddy picked and chopped cotton throughout his childhood. Daddy would leave Mississippi County after graduating from Shawnee High School in Joiner and obtain a degree from Arkansas Tech University in 1970. That fall he took a job at Barton High School teaching Jr. High English and coaching football. He never worked anywhere else. He married Momma in November 1972 and Daddy became the Principal of BHS shortly before school started in 1973. He remained in that position for 40 years. His loyalty to the school and his commitment to his students never wavered. He worked countless hours beyond the contracted day without complaint because, as he would say, “the work needed to be done.” The outpouring of affection from so many at his retirement party was a touching moment. The recent naming of the new high school building in his honor elicits in emotions that defy description and make me think of the song “Raindrops Falling From My Eyes.” I came along in 1975. Melissa was born in 1978, and my twin brothers, Jonathan and Alan, joined us in 1979. With three infants, the toddler (me) became an almost constant companion with Daddy. As a little boy, he was an idol who taught me how to hit a baseball in the front yard, fish, and hunt. But I also spent a ton of time with Daddy while he was on the job. When it was time to go to ball games, Daddy either drove the pep bus or the cheerleader van. On most of those trips, I would be on the front seat going with him to cheer on the Bears. During the summers, I didn’t get to sit in the house and play the new gadget at home- the Atari. Daddy took me to campus to play with the kids whose families still lived on campus like the McClellan and Givens families. Each summer, Daddy would move into one of the big classrooms and did the master student schedule and each student schedule himself by hand. When I became an educator myself and learned how the process works in other places where the counselors did that, I asked Daddy why he took on that task (and this was without any extra pay). Daddy said because it was his responsibility to make sure the schedules did everything possible for every student to get what they needed. A man who still remembers the names of most of the students he encountered for four decades showed me what it truly means to be student-centered, a lesson I have carried with me in my professional life. I could go on with stories about his professional excellence, his honesty, his integrity, and the lessons I learned about what it means to truly be an educator who cares about kids first for more space than we have in this paper, but I think you see the point. If we had more educators like Daddy, you wouldn’t see the stories you see at the national, state, and local levels about the problems with public schools around the country. As a Father, he taught me what it meant to be a GOOD man. He taught me your word was your bond. He taught me that some principles cannot be compromised. He taught me to be tough but not cruel. He lived by example and always was there when countless people over the years needed help. From my Mother, I received a soft heart. From Daddy, I learned how to survive in a world that would try repeatedly to take advantage of it. Adolescence was hard on both of us, particularly since he was the Principal at the school. But we made it through those tough years and I have a much deeper appreciation for how he handled those situations. I never got any breaks or any favors. I am probably a better man for that today, although a highly developed vocabulary once forced him to revise his handbook from a section on “profanity” to one dealing with “inappropriate language.” I was still suspended in case anyone is curious. In adulthood, I value his counsel. During my time in education, he has been an invaluable resource to discuss issues with, even when I chose a course of action that he saw differently. I also have enjoyed seeing his as a Grandfather Collin was the first grandchild and got to spend his first four years living just a few hundred feet behind Daddy. Those times reminded me of those early years he and I had, although he had tons more patience with Collin. When Gabriel came along, Daddy welcomed him and Daddy enjoys discussing Barton football with Gabriel whenever we visit. Daddy is a great educator and a phenomenal Father, but I believe he may be best in the Grandfather role. I wouldn’t be where I am today without him. The world needs more men like him committed to his family, his job, and his fellow man. I can only hope that the life of Nathan Andrew Bagley has made David Neal Bagley proud. If that’s the case, then I know I did something meaningful. A Tribute to David Bagley Where is the Charter? Is there a Charter? Part III By John Edwards Guest Columnist This is the third installment on issues that I think are important to economic development in Phillips County. Events of the last few weeks have caused me to shift things around so I can share some observations on the Petition being circulated by Scott Williams that purports to abolish the City of Helena West Helena and turn it over to state control. My initial impression is this is a very drastic measure that has already created additional uncertainty in a place that has enough already. However, I don’t want my final opinion to be guided by an initial impression. I want to know everything I can. And as of the writing of this piece, I need to learn more. Some of the readers of the Helena World may be old enough to remember a television commercial for Wendy’s in the 1980s where a diminutive old lady would be screaming “Where’s the beef?” while she was looking at a competitor’s hamburger. The current situation with the Williams Revocation Amendment Petition (WRAP) leads me to ask, Where’s the Charter? I would like the chance to read it or know if it even exists. I think the voters of Helena West Helena deserve this opportunity as well. Let’s start with some basics. WRAP uses Arkansas Code 14-42-311 which allows voters to adopt or reject an amendment that would set an expiration date to the Charter that would be created by Arkansas Code 14-42-303. These sections are all a part of legislation passed by the Arkansas General Assembly in 1953 as Act 207. Remember 1953 as we go along. The exact language of 14-42- 311 is as follows- “By amendment to the charter, a date may be fixed for the expiration of the charter. On the date specified, the municipality shall cease to o p e r a t e under this subchapter (emphasis mine).” My interpretation of statutory law makes me believe that this only operates to revoke any Charter that was created under the subchapter that begins with Arkansas Code 14-42-301. Yes, this is a bunch of legal stuff, but the law does matter. This section of law does not refer to the kind of charter that creates a city. It refers to a charter that can guide the governance of a city. The charter that created the City of West Helena is from 1917 and it is filed for record and available for public viewing at the Phillips County Court House. The City of Helena was created in 1833, before Arkansas was a state. More on that later. We need to know if the Charter that WRAP seeks to abolish even exists. I don’t know how anyone can say with perfect knowledge what happens next, but there is a real good chance the general laws of the State of Arkansas would kick in for the operation of the city in the event there is a Charter that was abolished and the City of Helena West Helena would still be here. We need to know more. Fortunately, Arkansas law provides a road map to help us navigate this situation. We start our quest with Subchapter 3-Charters for Cities of the First and Second Class, which was created by the Arkansas General Assembly as Act 207 of 1953, some 36 years after West Helena became a city. Arkansas Code 14-42- 302 (a) (1) states “The governing body of any city of the first or second class, upon passage of a municipal ordinance, MAY (emphasis mine) create a commission to frame a charter for the city.” The “may” means that a city does not have to even have this kind of Charter, but it may have one. We need to know if the old city of West Helena, from 1953, when the law Scott Williams uses was passed, ever appointed such a commission to frame a Charter. I use West Helena as the starting point because when the cities of Helena and West Helena consolidated in 2005, West Helena was the larger city. The Arkansas Code that governs consolidations states that only the ordinances of the larger city survive in the consolidation. Anything that Helena had as an ordinance would have been abolished unless the governing body of the new combined city adopted it Using Arkansas Code 14-42-302 (a) (2), we need to see if any city council actually appointed a commission to frame the Charter for the governance of the city. If these appointments exist, they should be in the records of the city. But what if they have been lost over time? Well, if a Charter was framed, under Arkansas Code 14-42-303, the proposed Charter had to be published and submitted to the voters for an up or down vote. If such an election happened, there should be records of this election at the Phillips County Court House. We have even another place to look. Arkansas Code 14-42-303 (c) states “Within thirty (30) days after its approval, the county board of election commissioners shall certify a copy of the charter to the Secretary of State.” I bet if this Charter exists, we will find it in the official records of the Secretary of State in Little Rock. I personally don’t like to sign legal documents that I have not had a chance to read. WRAP has created a cloud of confusion because no one really knows what it does. Proponents of WRAP state on social media that the “state takeover” will be accomplished by this proposal. I doubt it. There is nothing in the subchapter cited in the actual petition people are being asked to sign that gives the state any authority of that kind. And until we actually find out if a Charter was ever even created, we will be left in the dark. I doubt this Charter exists, but we need to check every record so we can confirm or deny its existence. We have several serious challenges in this city. And based upon what I know today, this Petition will not solve a single one of them. It is just another distraction we don’t need. One final note, Scott Williams and I spoke about his Petition at the city council meeting on June 4th. I had been in contact with Council Member Don Etherly on this subject earlier in the day and told Mr. Etherly I felt it was important that Scott be allowed to speak before the Council. He agreed. And true to his word, Councilman Etherly made the motion to allow Scott to speak on his Petition. The Council approved it by a 6-0 vote. Scott spoke and I spoke. We didn’t scream or yell at each other or anyone else. In that brief moment, it was an example of how civic engagement should work. We need more of it. Editor’s Note: John Charles Edwards is an Attorney and Class 1 Wastewater Operator who serves on a number of boards and positions focused on economic development. The views expressed are his own.

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They did an outstanding job, and the unscheduled parents had time to reconnect with adults without divided attention, and felt good that someone was designated “in charge.” -- P.G. in California * Our family has several members with allergy restrictions and alternative food requirements. I made sure to make a list, which I made copies of and passed along to all our planned food venues. This way, there was advance notice for those who needed gluten-free and vegetarian options. -- M.S. in Florida *** This Sponsorship is available now. To see your name or business here, call Andrew Bagley at the Helena World. Daddy’s Little Girls Sandra Bagley RELIGION COLUMNIST Nowhere in all the land were there found women as beautiful as Job’s daughters, and their father granted them an inheritance along with their brothers. (Job 42:15) In Tyler Perry’s film, “Daddy’s Little Girls,” we witness the deep love and dedication of Monty James, a father who tirelessly fights to protect and provide for his three daughters. Monty’s relentless struggle against formidable odds, including a dangerous ex-wife, involved with a drug dealer, and a prejudiced legal system, underscores the depth of his paternal love and his commitment to securing a better future for his children. Despite his humble circumstances, Monty’s unwavering faith and determination highlight the powerful role a father can play in the lives of his daughters, shaping their identity and future. This heartwarming drama of a father’s love and sacrifice mirrors the biblical story of Job and his daughters. Just as Monty fought for the well-being and future of his girls, Job, after enduring immense suffering and loss, saw God restore his fortunes and bless him with seven sons and three daughters. Notably, Job’s daughters are given a unique recognition in the biblical narrative. In Job 42:15, it is written, “Nowhere in all the land were there found women as beautiful as Job’s daughters, and their father granted them an inheritance along with their brothers.” This verse highlights not only their physical beauty but also their significant status and inheritance, reflecting Job’s deep love and God’s abundant blessings. The Book of Job tells the story of a righteous man who loses almost everything—his wealth, health, and children—in one day. Job’s friends try to explain his suffering as a result of his guilt, but Job maintains his innocence and struggles emotionally with his circumstances. Eventually, Job begins to question God and seeks an opportunity to defend himself. The Lord answers him with a staggering series of questions about creation, leaving Job stunned and repentant. God rebukes Job’s friends and then blesses Job by doubling his possessions and giving him a new family (Job 42:7-17). As we explore the story of Job and his daughters, we can learn valuable lessons, especially from the last chapter where Job’s daughters are highlighted, not just for their beauty, but for the inheritance they received alongside their brothers. Job’s narrative reveals important truths about understanding our history, embracing our identity, and claiming our God-given destiny. KNOW YOUR HISTORY - When we think of Job, the first image that often comes to mind is one of a man marked by extraordinary misery. Indeed, Job’s story is filled with immense loss: he loses his family, his wealth, his health, and even his friends. Yet, Job’s story does not end in despair. In Job 42, God restores everything Job lost, giving him double for his trouble. This powerful turnaround teaches us that no matter how bleak our situation, God has the power to transform our circumstances. Job’s restoration was not limited to money and possessions. God blessed him with ten more children, emphasizing that divine blessings encompass more than just material wealth—they include the richness of relationships and family. KNOW YOUR IDENTITY – Job’s daughters, Jemimah, Keziah, and Keren-Happuch, are named in the Bible, highlighting their significance in a patriarchal society. Their names, given by their father, defined their identities. Jemimah means “daylight” or “dove,” signifying a new beginning and brightness after darkness. Keziah means “cinnamon,” representing a sweet fragrance, highlighting that despite the bitterness Job faced, he could still produce a sweet environment. Keren-Happuch means “horn of plenty,” symbolizing abundance, indicating that a season of emptiness can lead to a time of prosperity. Similarly, we derive our identity from our Heavenly Father, who declares: You are the salt of the earth, the light of the world, a child of God, a friend of Jesus, a new creature in Christ, a fellow heir with Christ, more than a conqueror, a member of a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and blessed with every spiritual blessing. Our names and identities are precious gifts from God, and we must live up to them, embracing who God says we are. CLAIM YOUR DESTINY – Job’s daughters were noted for their beauty and received an inheritance alongside their brothers, ensuring their independence and future security. This revolutionary act in a male-dominated society signifies that our Heavenly Father transcends cultural norms, granting us our rightful inheritance. Just as earthly heirs receive their inheritance from their parents, believers are heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ. Our spiritual inheritance includes promises such as being chosen, enlightenment, and eternal possession. As Father’s Day approaches, let us remember the significant impact fathers can have on their sons and daughters. Just as our Heavenly Father bestows upon us our identity and worth, earthly fathers have the responsibility to instill confidence, values, and faith in their children. Fathers should strive to be sources of strength, guidance, and unconditional love, helping their children understand and embrace their God-given identities and destinies. As a “daddy’s girl” with two sisters and ten brothers, I connect with the parallels between Monty James and Job, appreciating the love and dedication a father has for his daughters. May all fathers and father-figures be inspired to lead their families with the same dedication, faith, and love exemplified by both Monty James and Job.. .Rev. 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The Helena World Church WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024 — 5A Lambrook First Baptist Church Helena First United Methodist Church For more information on a sponsorship of this church directory Please contact Wally Burchett at: Wally@ burchettmedia.com or call 910-528-0244 ASSEMBLY OF GOD FIRST Assembly of God 1807 Stringtown Rd. Pastor Dwight Miner 338-3882 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m. Hope Church 417 E. Baldwin Pastor Qway Duvall 501-655-0359 Worship Service Sundays 10:45 BAPTIST Asbury M.B. Church Wallace St. Marvell Rev. Leroy Williams Min., Rev. Gray Asst. S.S 9:30, M.W. 11:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sundays Bible Study Wed. 6:00 Harmony M.B. Church 801 Airport Road Fred Garrison, Min. 572-9342 S.S. 10 A.M. W.S. 11am & 5pm Wed 7pm Beautiful Zion Miss. Baptist 218 Ponotoc 338-3977 Danny Robinson, Min., S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. Beulah Missionary Baptist Onieda - Robert L. Goldsberry, Min S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. County Line Baptist P.O. Box 273, Marvell, AR 72366 Nate Lawerence, Min., 829-3260 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Elaine Baptist Church 200 Main St. Elaine Luke Watson/Pastor., 870-827-3469 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6p.m. Wed. 7:00 p.m. First Baptist M.B. Church Comer of Miller & Walnut St., Helena, 338-8652, Derrick L. Hughes, Pastor S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. First Baptist Ward St., Marvell S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Randy Williams, Pastor W.S. 11:30 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Every Sundays First Missionary Baptist Church 125 N. Coanza Von Daniels, Min., 870-228-5007 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Fourth Street Baptist B.MA Pastor: Lance Madden SS, 10am; WS, 11am &6pm Wed.- Adult Bible Study/ Children/Youth Classes 6pm Fountain Head M.B. Baptist Willis DR Marvell Pastor Vincent Bell. 870-829-2558 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; M.W. 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 1st & 3rd Sundays 6:00 p.m. Galilee Missionary Baptist206 Adams 338-3024 S.S. 9:30 a.m. Pastor Jessie King Greater First Miss. Baptist Comer of Sam and Bonanza St. Arthur Hughes, Min. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday Lambrook Baptist 827-3918 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Lexa Baptist 213 Cedar St. Pastor: Nathan Perry 572-6533 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Morning Grove Missi. Baptist Hwy 44 - Elder Robert Davi, Pastor, 572-0667 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 12:00 noon every Sun. Bible Class every Tues. Morning Star Baptist 885 S. Biscoe 338-6727 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sun Rev. Larry Edwards, Pastor Mount Oliver Miss. Baptist Onieda - Moses Tillman Sr., Min. S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 12 Noon every 2nd Sun. Mount Tabor Miss. Baptist 1160 Holly & Adams Streets S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun. Tues. 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tues. New Haven Missionary Baptist Rev. Rodney D. Corbin, Pastor 404 W Street West Helena, AR 72390 S.S. 9:30 a.m.- W.S. 11:00 a.m. - Prayer, Mon. 6 p.m., B.S., Wed. 7 p.m. Ph. 870.572.6314 New Hope Missionary Baptist Jackson & Holly • Billy G. Williams, Min., 338-9095 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 6 p.m. New Light Baptist 522 Arkansas Andre K. Valley, Min., 338-8677 S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 pm Wednesday New Zion Missionary Baptist - 225 Plaza L.A. Gamble, Min., 572-2159 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. 2nd & 3rd Sun. B.S. 2nd Wed. Pleasant Grove Miss. Baptist Hwy. 316 Kenion Williams, Min. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. Salem M.B.Church - Hwy. 44 So. S.S. 10:00 a.m. W.S. 11:00 am. 1st & 3rd Sunday Paster Randy Williams, Sr. St.John Missionary BaptistPerry ext., Helena S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Rev. Walter Debro Jr- Pastor St. John M.B. Church Perry Ext., Helena, AR Rev. Walter Debro Jr., Pastor Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:00 A.M. Each Sunday St. Joseph Missionary Baptist - Postelle S.S. 10 am.: W.S. 11:30 am. Wed. 6 p.m. Spring Lake Missionary Baptist S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Rev. Garland Lee Restoration Outreach Center Int. and Non-Denominational Worship Service Sundays at 11:00 a.m. ICTC (I Can Through Christ) Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. I am the Sr Pastor Matthew McKing Sr. First St. Paul Missionary Baptist 3182 Phillips Rd. 300 Billy Ward, Minister 572-2870 S.S. 10:00 am; W.S. 11:30 every Sunday Bible Class 7:00 pm - Wednesday St. Paul Missionary Baptist Corner of Walnut & Adam St. -Amos Newell, Min., S.S. 9:45 am.: W.S. 11 p.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m.-Tuesday St. Peter Missionary Baptist Old LR Road - Devin Brown, Min., 338-7164 S.S. 9:30 am.: W.S. 11:30 a.m. Bible Study: 6:00pm Wednesday followed with every choir rehearsal Second Baptist SBC 3rd & Baldwin St. Mike Collins, Senior Pastor., 572-3264 S.S. 9:00 a.m.: W.S. 10:00 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. Second Baptist - Park & Hernando St. Jarvis Smith, Min., 572-9647 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. NS. Sun., 6:30 p.m., BC., Tues. 5:00 p.m., Every 1st. Sat., Mo. Mus. 7:30 p.m. Second Baptist Church Lexa - 113 Mapl & Maine St 572-1525 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; M.W. 11:30 a.m.; Bible Study (First & Third Wednesdays) at 6 p.m. Silver Cloud 206 Riverview James L. Williams, Pastor 338-6822 Sunday School 9:30 , Morning worship 11:00 am, Wednesday night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Trenton Baptist Pastor: Brother Mike Shelley S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Truevine Missionary Baptist 415 W. Garland Dr. Pastor: TBA S.S. 9:30 a.m.; 1st and 3rd Sundays 11 a.m. Wed. Bible Class 6 p.m. Tucker Grove MB PC Road 115 Marvell, AR S.S. 9:30 am W.S. 11:00 am Rev. Earnest Womack Jr.- Pastor Mt Shelly MB Church Marvell Arkansas Pastor Vincent Bell West Acre Baptist Church S.S. 9:45 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m. Pray meeting Wed. 7:00 p.m. West Helena Baptist 702 Plaza St. S.S. 9:30 a.m.: W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. Zion Hill Baptist - 1108 Pecan St. 338-3712 Leroy Harper Sr., Min., S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday Zion Travelers Mis. Baptist Rev. Austin D. Hill SR Pastor 32610 HWY 44 Mellwood, AR 72367 S.S. 10:30am W.S. 11:30am CATHOLIC St. Mary’s Catholic 123 Columbia 338-6990 - Sun. Mass: 10 a.m. CHRISTIAN First Christian Carruth St. - Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. S.S. 10 a.m.: W.S. 11 a.m.; E.S. 5 p.m. Bible Study: Wed. 6:30 p.m CHURCH OF CHRIST Hicks United Church of Christ Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 9:00 a.m. Twin City Church of Christ Larry R Scott, Rev., 572-1215 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Southland Church of Christ Bro. Derek Wilson, Minister 5625 Hwy 242 West I Lexa, AR 72355 S.S. 10am - W.S. 1 lam 572-2240 CHURCH OF GOD Church of God - 1736 Hwy 49 Gene Rutledge, Min., 572-2099 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy 210N.9TH Pastor: Doris Smith, 572-7587 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m. Elaine Church of God Dan Wessell, Pastor S.S. 10:00 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m. Living Water Ministry 227 N. 8th St. West Helena Judy Carter, Pastor 572-5327 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 11 am & 6 pm. Wed. Bible Study: 7 p.m. New Beginning Church South Seven Audie Richardson Sr., - Pastor CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Christ TempleFranklin & Jefferson, Helena Supt. Alex J. Smith, Pastor; Min. Abram Johnson, Pulpit Chairman; SS 9:00 am, MS 10:30 am, YPWW 5:00 pm. Evening Service 6:00 pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible Band 7:00 pm, Holy Communion-Third Sundays Greater Powerhouse/Adams Temple 519 Plaza Street - Alex J. Smith, Min. First Lady-Clinton Smith S.S. 9:30 am.; W.S. 12 Noon, Tlies. Thurs, Fit, Nightly 7:30 pm St. Luke COGIC Elaine, Robert Tackett, Min. - S.S. 9:30 a.m. W.S. 11 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun Upper Room Pentecostal COGIC Jalen Phillips, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 am. Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 pm. 870-995-5128 Power House COGIC - 2nd St Kim Smith, Min., 572-9901 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Tues. 7:30 p.m. Watson Temple Church of God Hwy 49, Lexa Tues. Bible Study 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fri. Regular Services 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sim. S.S. 9:30 to 10:30 Regular Services 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. Evening Services: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. EPISCOPAL St. John Episcopal Perry & Pecan St. 338-8115 W.S. 10:30 a.m. Allen Temple A.M.E. - 120 S. Ashlar SS 9:30 am -10:45 am Worship: 11:00 am Each Sunday Pastor T.B. Lamb METHODIST Carter Chapel AME 419 Columbia Deborah Senter, Pastor S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Elaine United Methodist Pastor William Joe Head W.S. 9:00 am. First United Methodist in Helena 502 Porter 338-7418 Rev. Buddy Hamner S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. Lexa United Methodist Pastor: Tom Mullins - Cedar - S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m. Marvell United Methodist Pastor: Tom Mullins - Hwy. 49 S.S. 9:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. Pettis Memorial CMJZ. 121 Coranza 572-5046 Pastor William C. Gant S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 5 p.m. Sun. CYF: 5 p.m. Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Center & Wallace St., Marvell W. Simmons, Min., 338-8651 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. West Helena United Methodist - 109 N. 6th St. 572-2559 Pastor William Joe Head S.S. 9:30 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. PENTECOSTAL Pentecostal Porter Kenneth D. Harman, Pastor S.S. 10 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Apostolic Life Center Church 1335 Hwy 49, Marvell, AR Pastor Bishop S. R. Jackson S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m. Bible Study Thurs 7:30 p.m. Pentecostal Church of Holiness 52 ST. Francis Glenn Jackson, Min., 388-8974 S.S. 10 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. United 7TH DAY ADVENTIST Seventh Day Adventist Church Hwy. 49, Bill Neptune, Min. -W.S. Sat 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor Jeny Kenyon, 572-9141 Faith Lutheran Church 4525 North Washington Forrest City, AR 72335 Earl D. Burhhart, Deacon OTHER Greater Miracle Temple - 228 No. 2nd St Bro. Willie Manuel, Min. S.S. 9:30; W.S. 11:00 Tuesday Bible Study 7:30-9:00 p.m. Gods House “A Safe Place to Come To” Outreach Ministries, Inc. - Pastor: Elder Robert Davis 9th Street & Plaza 815 Plaza Street West Helena AR 72390 870-753-4050 870-995-3533 mobile Church Services Every Sunday: S.S. 9:30 am Morning Worship: 11:00 am Every Tuesday even. Bible Teachings 6:00 pm Every 2nd & 4th Sunday after service Lords Supper Free Food Pantry schedule: 1st Tuesday & 3rd Tuesday Call Pastor 870-572-0667 NON-DENOMINATIONAL Faith Outreach Church - 1430 Springdale Rd. Jim D. 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10A — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024 Local The Helena World Terri Ann Hall CONTRIBUTING WRITER DeSoto students Charly Allen, Carsyn Gore, Allysen Reynolds, Emily Saia, and Merrie Leigh Taylor were delegates at Arkansas Girls State. These students are active in their school and community. The American Legion Auxiliary Arkansas Girls State was held on the campus of Harding University in Searcy was scheduled for the week of May 26 – 31, 2024. It was reported on various social media posts and by KARK that it ended a few days early due to 70 individuals reportedly becoming ill. Charly Allen has been active at DeSoto School. She is the Student Council President, Vice President of the Class of 2025, Rotary/interact Secretary, along with cheer, cross country, track, tennis, and softball. She is also an Arkansas Rice Representative. These leadership experiences helped her to be elected to the House of Representatives at Girls State. Charly said, “My favorite part, aside from making several new friends from all over the state, was meeting and creating a bill with Representative Keith Brooks for the House of Representatives. The bill focused on the need for more drug education programs in Arkansas high schools. I was sad that ALA Girls State was cut short, but very thankful the Arkansas Department of Health was looking out for our safety. Two of my three roommates were actually sent home with the Norovirus.” Charly is the daughter of Phillip and Sarah Allen of Helena and the granddaughter of Melinda Allen and the late Charles Allen. She plans to attend the University of Arkansas after graduation and is interested in becoming an orthodontist. Carsyn Gore was elected as the City Attorney, County Justice of the Peace, and State Representative at Arkansas Girls State. Her leadership roles at DeSoto School have included basketball, softball, track, Rotary Interact club, MAIS Honor Society, and being a class officer. These roles prepared her to be a leader at Arkansas Girls State. Carsyn said, “I enjoyed meeting new lifelong friends and learning all about the government. Rally night and summit meetings were among my favorite activities! I enjoyed my Arkansas Girls State experience and would recommend this experience to younger girls in the future!” Carsyn plans to attend college after she graduates and is interested in Sports Medicine. She is the daughter of Janna and John Stoker of Marianna, and the granddaughter of Rusty and Sheila Carter. Allysen Reynolds was elected as her city’s delegate for the Federalists and the County’s Constable. Allysen said, “At Arkansas Girl State, we learned the responsibilities of city, county, and government officials, while making new friends along the way. We held conventions and had sessions to learn about active military officers, lawyers, senators, representatives, and judges. Although our time was cut short, Girl State was insightful and fun. I would recommend that if given the chance, every girl should attend.” Allysen is the daughter of Ashley and Michael Barr of Coahoma and Michael Reynolds of Brinkley. She is in the MAIS Honor Society, and excels at basketball, track and cheer. She plans to attend the University of Mississippi after graduation. She is interested in a career in the medical field, possibly a dermatologist. She has been involved in the Jr. Fair Board, the Mobile Food Pantry, the Crown Club and the Rotary Interact Club. Her involvement in these have established her love for her rural community and her desire to return to the area when she completes her education. Emily Saia was very outgoing at Arkansas Girls State. She was elected to several positions, including Crane City Federalist Secretary, Crane City Attorney, Clinton County Secretary, Clinton County Prosecuting Attorney, and State Representative. Emily is involved at her school and community. She is the DeSoto School Student Council Secretary, Delta Beta Sigma Omega Vice PresidentPhilanthropy, Outstanding Member 2024 for Delta Beta Sigma Omega chapter, and a member of the Interact Club of DeSoto. She is the daughter of Sam and Amy Saia of Helena. After graduation, she plans to attend a 4-year college and is interested in medical school to become a pediatrician.  Merrie Leigh Taylor enjoyed being a delegate to Arkansas Girls State. The delegates were placed into mock cities and counties where they could be involved in various ways and see the inner workings of the government on different levels. Merrie Leigh said, “I was in Walther City and Huckabee County. I met lots of sweet girls from all over the State of Arkansas and learned a lot about government that I did not know. It was a great experience!” At DeSoto School, Merrie Leigh is the Captain of the Senior High Cheer Squad, and she is in the MAIS Honor Society. Merrie Leigh is the daughter of Laura and Michael Taylor of Helena, and the granddaughter of Chris and Cindy Kale from Marvell and Mike and Becky Jane Taylor from Helena. She plans to attend college after graduating graduating from DeSoto School at Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi. Staff Reports HELENA WORLD A Marianna couple has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the May death of a 30-year-old Lexa woman. The Arkansas State Police’s (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division arrested Dodge Pinegar, 24, and Shadee Edgin, 30, on June 7, 2024, in the death of Ashley Monroe, 30, of Lexa. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office asked ASP to investigate the homicide on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. A local farmer reported finding the body of a woman on a farm field road off Lee County Road 706, north of Marianna. The woman was later identified as Monroe. Marianna couple arrested in Lee County homicide Desoto students attend Girls State Andrew Bagley HELENA WORLD A divided Arkansas Supreme Court upheld Circuit Judge Christopher Morledge ruling in lawsuit filed against the city by former employee Greg Williams that Mayor Kevin’s Smith December 31, 2022 vetoes of actions taken by the Helena-West Helena City Council at a meeting the day before were valid and the ordinances passed at the meeting were invalid. Justice Courtney Hudson wrote the majority opinion for the Court to affirm Moreledge’s April 24, 2023 ruling that “former Mayor Smith timely and properly executed a veto regarding HelenaWest Helena Ordinance 39-22, HelenaWest Helena Ordinance 40-22, and every action of the city council during the December 30, 2022 meeting.” Hudson first dealt with the issue of whether or not new Mayor Christopher Franklin could rescind the veto saying that the issues was not preserved at the trial court level. She wrote, “Williams asserts that we are precluded from reviewing appellants’ rescission argument because they failed to obtain a ruling from the Circuit Court on whether Franklin properly rescinded Smith’s veto. We agree.” Those justices in the minority argued that it had been argued extensively during trial and should be heard. Hudson also wrote that the city’s arguments that the veto had not been properly filed with the City Clerk since it was placed on her desk on a Saturday night were insufficient. Citing numerous cases, including the 1941 case Stanislaus v. Austin where the court held that the mere act of leaving or depositing the paper in the proper office was sufficient, Hudson wrote on behalf of the majority that the veto had been properly filed. Regarding the city’s argument that the veto was ineffective because it had not been laid upon the table at the next council meeting, the court held, “Again, we disagree with appellants’ argument. Subdivision (d)(1)(B)(ii) does not affirmatively required that the Mayor’s reasons for the veto be presented to the Council in order to effectuate the veto. Rather, the statute provides the ordinance vetoed by the mayor is invalid unless, after the written statement is laid before it, the council overrides the veto by a two-thirds vote.” The opinion continued, “As Williams asserts, the statute shifts to the passive voice in this particular provision and it focuses on the steps necessary for the council to override the veto-not on those required for the veto itself to be valid.” The practical effects of the ruling, which invalidated an ordinance to amend the city’s base pay ordinance and an ordinance to amend the city’s conflict of interest ordinance, are not yet known. At press time, no further proceedings had been scheduled in Phillips County Circuit Court. 4-3 Decision upholds Smith’s New Year’s Eve Veto Terri Ann Hall CONTRIBUTING WRITER Marvell-Elaine Elementary School begin Summer Services on Monday, June 10th. The Pre-K Summer Services will be Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Pre-K dates are June 10th through July 11th. Ashley Murphy will be the teacher, and Charlotte Jackson will assist her. The Jump Start Summer Success Program for Kindergarten through 6th grade will be Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Jump Start dates are June 10th through June 24th. For more information about the literacy, math, and science enrichment during the Summer Programs, contact Karmen McNutt, Principal-Pre-K Director, at (870)829-1341. MEES Summer Programs begin

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As officers began to interview witnesses, one told police that the driver of the vehicle, Kimberly Hardison was fine and that she was just leaving the scene. Officers attempted to stop Hardison who reached a speed of 87 mph at one point as she fled the scene. The HWHPD terminated the chase after the vehicle crossed the bridge into Mississippi. The report says that Hardison turned herself in the next day and told the HWHPD that she had fled because she had warrants. The report lists two suspects in the matter. Carletta Scoggins, age 35, and Gloria Scoggins, age 40, are listed in the report as Suspects #1 and #2. The report did not provide further details about motive or if Carletta and Gloria Scoggins had been arrested. But the report did list potential felony charges of aggravated assault and criminal mischief in the first degree. Hardison was given a citation for fleeing and has a court date set for June 25. The fleeing charge is a misdemeanor. 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The Helena World Certified Parcels 2024 * B Section Wednesday, June 12, 2024 DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE Public Notice is hereby given that the following delinquent Tracts; Lots; and Partial Lots Will be held as delinquent in the Phillips County Collector’s Office until June 26th 2024. After this date, the land then be certified to the Commissioner of State Lands for collection. Neal Byrd * Sheriff & Collector * Phillips County, Arkansas

Certified Parcels 2024 The Helena World 2B — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024 DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE Public Notice is hereby given that the following delinquent Tracts; Lots; and Partial Lots Will be held as delinquent in the Phillips County Collector’s Office until June 26th 2024. After this date, the land then be certified to the Commissioner of State Lands for collection. Neal Byrd * Sheriff & Collector * Phillips County, Arkansas Legal Notice continues on the following pages

The Helena World Certified Parcels 2024 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024 — 3B DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE Public Notice is hereby given that the following delinquent Tracts; Lots; and Partial Lots Will be held as delinquent in the Phillips County Collector’s Office until June 26th 2024. After this date, the land then be certified to the Commissioner of State Lands for collection. Neal Byrd * Sheriff & Collector * Phillips County, Arkansas

4B — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024 Certified Parcels 2024 The Helena World DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE Public Notice is hereby given that the following delinquent Tracts; Lots; and Partial Lots Will be held as delinquent in the Phillips County Collector’s Office until June 26th 2024. After this date, the land then be certified to the Commissioner of State Lands for collection. Neal Byrd * Sheriff & Collector * Phillips County, Arkansas Legal Notice continues on the following pages

The Helena World Certified Parcels 2024 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024 — 5E DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE Public Notice is hereby given that the following delinquent Tracts; Lots; and Partial Lots Will be held as delinquent in the Phillips County Collector’s Office until June 26th 2024. After this date, the land then be certified to the Commissioner of State Lands for collection. Neal Byrd * Sheriff & Collector * Phillips County, Arkansas

Certified Parcels 2024 The Helena World 6B — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024 DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE Public Notice is hereby given that the following delinquent Tracts; Lots; and Partial Lots Will be held as delinquent in the Phillips County Collector’s Office until June 26th 2024. After this date, the land then be certified to the Commissioner of State Lands for collection. Neal Byrd * Sheriff & Collector * Phillips County, Arkansas Legal Notice continues on the following pages

The Helena World Certified Parcels 2024 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024 — 7B DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE Public Notice is hereby given that the following delinquent Tracts; Lots; and Partial Lots Will be held as delinquent in the Phillips County Collector’s Office until June 26th 2024. After this date, the land then be certified to the Commissioner of State Lands for collection. Neal Byrd * Sheriff & Collector * Phillips County, Arkansas

Certified Parcels 2024 The Helena World 8B — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12. 2024 DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE Public Notice is hereby given that the following delinquent Tracts; Lots; and Partial Lots Will be held as delinquent in the Phillips County Collector’s Office until June 26th 2024. After this date, the land then be certified to the Commissioner of State Lands for collection. Neal Byrd * Sheriff & Collector * Phillips County, Arkansas Legal Notice continues on the following pages

The Helena World Certified Parcels 2024 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024 — 9B DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE Public Notice is hereby given that the following delinquent Tracts; Lots; and Partial Lots Will be held as delinquent in the Phillips County Collector’s Office until June 26th 2024. After this date, the land then be certified to the Commissioner of State Lands for collection. Neal Byrd * Sheriff & Collector * Phillips County, Arkansas

Certified Parcels 2024 The Helena World 10B — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12. 2024 DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE Public Notice is hereby given that the following delinquent Tracts; Lots; and Partial Lots Will be held as delinquent in the Phillips County Collector’s Office until June 26th 2024. After this date, the land then be certified to the Commissioner of State Lands for collection. Neal Byrd * Sheriff & Collector * Phillips County, Arkansas Legal Notice concludes on following page

The Helena World Certified Parcels 2024 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024 — 11B DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE Public Notice is hereby given that the following delinquent Tracts; Lots; and Partial Lots Will be held as delinquent in the Phillips County Collector’s Office until June 26th 2024. After this date, the land then be certified to the Commissioner of State Lands for collection. Neal Byrd * Sheriff & Collector * Phillips County, Arkansas This multiple page Legal Notice by Phillips County was published at a cost of $ 2,156.50

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