2020.10.28

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Volume 149 • Number 45

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City Council races take center stage

By Andrew Bagley Council Member maintains a discussion at recent weeks for floating
Christopher “Foe the idea of an increase
HELENA WORLD Foe” Franklin and high profile role council meetings, in the sales tax just
local business- weeks before the elec-
With six days to go man and former through his work often serving as tion. Franklin also led
until election day, two City Councilman the effort to cut the city’s
races for the Helena- Adrian Messina at Wal-Mart and a major nemesis code enforcement staff
West Helena City Coun- in a citywide race by ⅓ as blight and eye-
cil dominate local politi- for an at-large slot is believed to be for Helena-West sores affect almost every
cal conversation. on the six-mem- neighborhood and busi-
ber council. eyeing a race for Helena Mayor ness district in the city.
Most political talk
starts off with the Franklin, who Mayor in 2022, Kevin Smith and Please see RACES on 2A
rematch of two well-
known political names- has spent about his predecessors.

a decade on the Always a strong

Franklin Messina City Counci. St. Columbia candidate, Frank- Evans

Franklin typi- lin has come

cally dominates under fire in

HAVING A BIG YEAR Wilson ruled
ineligible to
Marvell Academy serve; Tollett
Sr. Allie Warren was apparent winner
named as the school’s of House seat
2020 Homecoming
Queen last week, cap- Andrew Bagley
ping off a big year for
her during 2020. War- HELENA WORLD
ren, the daughter of
Chris and Tasha War- In a hearing held Mon-
ren of Lambrook, was day morning in Little Rock,
also selected for the Pulaski County Circuit
MAIS Class AA Soft- Judge Mackie Pierce ruled
ball Team, and she that former State Repre-
has been a two-time sentative Jimmie L. Wilson
District MVP in soft- cannot serve in the Arkan-
ball, including over the sas Legislature due to his
past season. previous convictions for
converting over $750000 of
Contributed Photo mortgaged crops to person-
al use.
HWHSD exams revamp of Facilities Plan
The ruling, which came
By Andrew Bagley with Superintendent Linda Eng- tion of the project from the School land asked English, “Do we still down shortly before 10:00
lish saying it was time to look at Board. have the money?” English replied a.m. Mon-
HELENA WORLD “revamping the plan.” evasively, “We will have to look day, sent
While English was giving the at that.” shockwaves
Three and half years after voters With the renewal of the contract Superintendent’s report, Board through
passed an increase in the property with Great Rivers Educational Ser- Vice-President Daniel Strickland Failure to complete the gymna- the Phil-
tax after being promised a com- vice Cooperative and Chad David- asked, “What about the gym?” sium renovation that was prom- lips County
prehensive renovation of the CHS son to continue shared facilities English replied, “We put that on ised to voters and included the political
Gymnasium and other efficien- manager services on the agenda, the backburner.” Discussion then addition of visitor’s side seating, arena and
cies in addition to the new Cen- discussion of the promised CHS moved to the funds that were adding air conditioning, putting means that
tral High School, the Helena-West Gym renovation reemerged after passed by voters and supposed in a new heating system, a remod- eastern
Helena School Board renewed its months without a single men- to be used for that project. Strick-
contract with its facilities manager Please see PLAN on 2A A r k a n s a s Wilson

will be rep-
resented by
a Republican for the first
time since Reconstruction.

And the war of words
between the parties is hot-
ter than ever.

Republican Party of
Arkansas Chairman Doyle
Webb, who sued Wilson
and the Democratic Party in
tandem with HD 12 Repub-
lican nominee David Tol-
lett, was elated following
the judge’s decision.

Please see HOUSE on 2A

2A — WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 Local The Helena World

Area Digest Briefs

Area announcements for the The Helena Regional Medical The Phillips County Clerk has through Saturdays. Some staff County Judge Clark Hall has
week of October 28: Center will sponsor a Drive-Thru sample ballots for those that are still working from home. announced that all of the emer-
Trick or Treat on October 30 from would like to read one. They gency sirens in the county’s
The Helena-West Helena 4-6 pm at Cad Polk Stadium. can be picked up at the Coun- The Phillips County Clerk’s emergency warning system have
Kiwanis Club will have a drive- Masks are required. ty Clerk’s office in the Phillips Office has absentee ballot appli- been prepared. Sirens will be
thru dinner to raise money for its County Courthouse during nor- cations available to the public tested weekly going forward on
children’s programs on November The Helena Museum is open mal office hours. Monday thru Friday from 8:00 Wednesdays at noon.
19 from 4:30-6:00 at St. Mary’s on Wednesdays and Saturdays A.M. to 4:30 P. M. if you would
Catholic Church. Pork Sand- from 10 am until 4 pm. Masks The Delta Cultural Center has like to vote by mail. Please con- The Phillips County Library
wiches, chips, and a drink can be are required. partially reopened. The muse- tact the County Clerk’s Office is now open with special social
purchased at the drive-thru side ums and the parks are now open. at 870-338-5505 to request an distancing guidelines.
of the kitchen for for $10. All Warfield Concerts have New public hours of operation application which is processed
been cancelled until 2021. are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays on a first come first served basis.

RACES PLAN

Messina, a veteran who holds the City Council, Messina pledges He is known for being a consistent eling of the locker rooms and other projects isn’t the
a college degree from Henderson to be a voice for cooperation instead supporter of first responders and only promised part of the plan that was promised to vot-
State University, has made fighting of confrontation and will make his wants to beef up the police depart- ers that has gone unfulfilled.
crime and fiscal responsibility the priority a safer, cleaner city that is ment. St. Columbia has proven to
centerpieces of his campaign. Mes- more friendly for job creation. be resilient in beating back many The old Central High School was supposed to become
sina has called for devoting more challengers over the years. the home of the district’s administrative offices, which
resources to the police and to code In the city’s other contested coun- would allow the district to sell the Valley Drive office
enforcement. cil race, long-time Council Mem- Evans has run for office several complex and reduce its expense for utilities, mainte-
ber Joe St. Columbia faces Chamber times but has never been able to nance, and eliminate one physical plant. No moves
He brings a wide array of experi- of Commerce Board member and break through on the ballot. His have been made to keep this promise to voters resulting
ence to the table as a long-time busi- perennial candidate William Larry focus in the campaign has been in increased, unnecessary expense as the bulk of the old
nessman who currently owns and Evans. for more rigorous code enforcement Central High School sits empty.
operates Messina’s Real Estate and and clean up of the city. He believes
Messina’s Wine and Spirits. During St. Columbia served on the Helena that removal of blight is essential in In other business, the Board also approved the dis-
his military career, Messina once City Council prior to the merger of order for the city to be able to effec- trict’s academic support plans, which had been initially
worked at Fort Knox. If returned to the two cities and brings a vast array tively deal with its other problems. rejected by Arkansas Division of Elementary and Sec-
of institutional memory to the table. ondary Education. English blamed the initial rejection
HOUSE that analysis and appear to have given on miscommunication. She said, “Parents chose a vir-
lips County chose Mr. Wilson and we the seat to the Republican Party and tual option and then the Governor made his announce-
He said, “David Tollett, Superin- are going to defend that choice.” left Democrats with no one to vote for ment (concerning in-person instruction)...There’s been
tendent of the Barton-Lexa School were: Christopher “Foe Foe” Frank- some miscommunication but we shall abide by the
District, will become the first Repou- When asked about Webb’s com- lin, Loretta Jarrett, Maxinee Bynum, Governor’s and Secretary (Johnny) Key’s proclmation.”
blican to represent Phillips County ments that the Democratic Party of Joseph Dean, and Erma Moody.
and District 12 in the Arkansas Gen- Arkansas should have never nomi-
eral Assembly since Reconstruction. nated Wilson in the first place, Gray When asked if the disregard of the
Judge Mackie Pierce was correct in said, “Chairman Webb needs to look legal advice by the five delegates had
ordering Jimmie Lee Wilson not qual- at his own house. He has people con- cost the party the seat, Gray said, “I
ified to serve. The Democratic Party victed of corruption and dressing up am not going to get into that.”
of Arkansas should never have nomi- like Klansmen.”
nated him in the first place, let alone Wilson pleaded guilty to five mis-
defend him through the court system. The legal research referenced by demeanors in federal court in 1990
Their own research said as much. Webb was an internal memo provid- related to the misuse of the funds
Representative Tollett will serve the ed to delegates by Democratic Party and served four and a half months in
citizens of District 12 with integrity of Arkansas Chair Michael John Gray prison.
in the Arkansas House of Represen- that laid out the legal problems of a
tatives and will stand strong for the Wilson nomination to the delegates of Arkansas law has changed to
values of the Arkansas Delta.” the HD12 Special nominating conven- include misdemeanor financial crimes
tion, which voted 5-3 to ignore that as a disqualifier since Wilson first
Democratic Party of Arkansas legal analysis and pick Wilson over served in the legislature. Voting will
Chairman Michael John Gray vowed former Helena-West Helena Mayor continue while the case is on appeal
an appeal saying, “The people of Phil- James F. Valley. The five who ignored to the Arkansas Supreme Court.

White arrested in Belk murder from October 5

Andrew Bagley 10th Street on October ing from the head. After tigation, White, who is 28
5th and found Belk lying interviewing witnesses years old, was identified
HELENA WORLD unresponsive and bleed- and commencing an inves- as the primary suspect.

Demarious White turned
himself in to Helena-West
Helena Police last week
and he was arrested on
charges related to the
murder of Travis Belk on
October 5 near KIPP Del-
ta Elementary School on
North 10th Street.

Police immediately took
White into custody and
he is being held at the
Phillips County Detention
Center. His bond was set
at $590,000 and his next
court appearance has been
set for November 9.

Police were called to
the 100 block of North

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The Helena World Opinions WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 — 3A

Editorial Record voter turnout happening across Arkansas

At the end of the ballot, far below the names of all the By Steve Brawner and at the 2012. It’s possible right place.
politicians we’ve learned to love or hate through social
media or non-stop advertising are important voter ques- Columnist dinner table, that we don’t real- For all of those reasons, I’ll
tions that change our state Constitution and shape gov-
ernment policy for generations. but Ameri- ly have that many be putting on my mask and

Ballot measures are often unheralded and sometimes Let’s look at the bright side cans mostly more voters, but heading to the polls early, now
overlooked. Considering their place on the ballot and the
attention they receive prior to Election Day, it’s easy to in this year filled with hard- are still treat- instead just earlier that the lines may be shorten-
see why. Arkansas leaders recognized that decades ago
and contemplated it when drafting Article 19, Section 22 ship, sorrow and acrimony. ing each ones. ing.
of the state Constitution. The constitution requires issues
referred to voters by the General Assembly be published People are voting peacefully other respect- The conven- Let’s end this column on
at least six times in a newspaper in every Arkansas
county. in high numbers, while two fully as they tional wisdom is a high note. Do yourself a

The authors of that constitutional provision under- candidates in Utah are show- stand in line that a higher turn- favor and watch online the ads
stood, as Thomas Jefferson did, that “the cornerstone of
democracy rests on the foundation of a well-educated ing it’s still possible to treat an at the polls to out helps Demo- filmed jointly in the Utah gov-
electorate.”
opponent – and the process – cast their bal- crats, but Trump ernor’s race by the Republi-
Newspaper publication requirements ensure Arkansas
voters have the opportunity to read and digest the full with respect. lots safely and privately. has a habit of turning con- can, Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, and
text of the proposed ballot measures that can have sig-
nificant impacts on their lives. These are the issues that By the end of Wednesday, 44 We should not take this for ventional wisdom on its head, the Democrat, Chris Peterson.
affect our taxes or modify our rights and freedoms. These
are the tools of direct democracy so intertwined with our million Americans had already granted. In the United States, so we’ll see. More Democrats The two are socially distanced
state’s populist roots. They give real meaning to the offi-
cial Arkansas motto, “The people rule.” voted, according to University voting might require some apparently are voting early but say they “stand united” in

That’s why I’m disheartened and discouraged by the of Florida professor Michael patience. Elsewhere – and ear- than Republicans so far, but their commitment to disagree
General Assembly’s decision to refer Issue 3 to voters.
Issue 3 places an undue burden on Arkansas citizens McDonald and his U.S. Elec- lier in our own history – people the conventional wisdom also respectfully and to abide by the
who want to change their constitution. By adding oner-
ous standards to qualify for the ballot, Issue 3 actually tions Project website. That’s have died for this opportunity. says that Democrats tend to election’s results. In a couple of
protects the wealthy out-of-state special interests with
resources to clear those hurdles. It all but eliminates 31.9% of the total votes cast There must be several rea- be more wary of this unfortu- the ads, they close by individu-
those citizen-driven efforts our founders fought to pro-
tect. in 2016. A little more than 32 sons for this high early voting nately politicized coronavirus. ally identifying themselves and

Yet, these new thresholds for initiatives and referen- million votes had been cast by turnout. Many Americans are They’ll vote early and absen- then saying in unison, “We
dums aren’t even the primary reason I’m opposed to
Issue 3. This referendum is bad for Arkansas because it mail. voting by mail to avoid poten- tee, while Trump supporters approve this message.”
takes transparency and accountability out of our constitu-
tion. In Arkansas, 280,919 peo- tial exposure to COVID-19. who don’t trust mail-in ballots Granted, the race is not

Issue 3 removes the part of Article 19, Section 22 that ple had already cast ballots, States have made mail-in vot- will close the gap at the polls expected to be close in heavily
ensures public notice of ballot measures. The Jefferso-
nian objective of a “well-informed electorate” would 203,731 of them in person. ing easier and more available. on Election Day. Republican Utah, so the candi-
be cast aside under Issue 3, likely leaving many voters
uninformed and unaware of the context of the complex That’s almost half the 590,667 The pandemic, the economy, Again, that’s conventional dates haven’t drawn as much
and comprehensive issues that appear on their ballots.
early and absentee votes cast and this year’s racial unrest wisdom, for what it’s worth. blood as they might have.
Just last week, lawyers for the Arkansas attorney gen-
eral’s office wrote that our constitution’s drafters includ- in 2016. have surely reminded Ameri- The bad news is that both Maybe things like this are just
ed the public notice provision to “give the residents of
the State multiple and continuous opportunities to learn McDonald projects 150 mil- cans that the stakes are high. sides will be deploying armies easier in that state, where most
the actual contents of a measure referred by the General
Assembly.” lion Americans will vote in President Trump is a polarizing of lawyers to scrutinize those people share the same religion

And with good reason. Issue 3 itself is more than 1,200 this year’s election – about 13 figure who inspires people to 32 million and counting mail- – Mormonism – and ethnic
words. At the polls, voters get to see 43 of them.
million more than voted for vote for him or against him. in votes. They’ll be looking for heritage.
With only the popular name and ballot title of any issue
appearing on the ballot, it’s essential for voters to have president in 2016. Another factor is that hab- any reason to disqualify a bal- Still, despite competing for
read initiatives and referendums beforehand. The consti-
tution as it is written protects the voter’s right to know This could be the high- its are changing as Americans lot: if a signature has changed the same office, they seem to
and ensures a voter will go to the ballot box with the
confidence and the knowledge to make a decision in his est turnout election in many grow accustomed to voting ear- over the past 20 years, if the respect and even like each oth-
or her best interest. Issue 3 would invite confusion and
undermine voter rights. decades, which is a hopeful ly. In Arkansas, almost 93,000 voter signed “Steve” instead er. That’s nice to see, and it’s

If Issue 3 passes, what fails is the transparency and sign long term. We may argue more people voted early or of “Steven,” and if he or she a message we should hear, and
voter protection enshrined in our constitution.
with each other on Facebook absentee in 2016 than did in failed to include a date in the share, more often.
Under Issue 3, lawmakers only must publish the text
of ballot measures in a “manner provided by law,” and State Capitol Week in Review
it’s up to those same lawmakers to decide for themselves
what the law may be for any given election. By Keith Ingram business activ- be awarded the CARES stands for the Coro-

It’s a shame that a measure that should have improved State Senator ity, whether entire amount navirus Aid, Relief, and Eco-
the way we change our constitution is tainted by a lack of
transparency and a failure to educate the public. At some it was a local for which they nomic Security Act.
point, there may be a better answer than Issue 3 to mend
what’s become a patchwork quilt of amendments largely LITTLE ROCK – The Legis- government, the applied. One of the larger expendi-
influenced by out-of-state special interests.
lative Council approved spend- state or a federal One factor tures approved was for $25 mil-
But this year, the cost of transparency is too high a
price to pay. Vote no on Issue 3. ing $48.5 million in federal mandate. that the review lion to match federal dollars

Editor’s Note: This editorial was presented by Mary relief money to fund a grant For example, committee will and pay unemployment insur-
P. “Prissy” Hickerson of Texarkana, who is a former
state representative and former Arkansas highway com- program that will help tourism- a business that consider is the ance benefits to workers who
missioner. She is a member of the Arkansas Freedom of
Information Act Task Force. related businesses adversely was forced to difference in have lost their jobs.

affected by the pandemic. close may use the sales tax The Legislative Council also

The grants will be available the grants for that a business voted to use $4.24 million for

to small businesses that hire up rent or mortgage payments, paid from March through Sep- rental assistance, as well as $5

to 250 full-time employees. franchise fees, insurance and tember of last year, as com- million for suicide prevention

The program is called the payroll costs. pared with the same period in and mental health treatment

Business Interruption Grant Grants may not be spent for 2020. for veterans. Also, about $5.5

Program for the Arkansas Ser- certain expenses that include The Legislative Council is million in relief funds will go

vice and Hospitality Industries. taxes, lost profits, entertain- the main committee of law- to small-scale meat process-

An individual business can ment or lobbying expenses, makers that monitors state gov- ing plants. The purpose is to

qualify for a grant of up to depreciation and severance pay. ernment operations during the help smaller businesses while

$250,000. The Parks, Heritage The program will allocate 15 interim between regular ses- strengthening our capacity to

and Tourism Department and percent of the grants to busi- sions. withstand any further disrup-

the Department of Commerce nesses owned by minorities and At its most recent meeting, tions in the supply chain in the

will review grant applications. women. the Council considered a list meat industry.

Grants can be used to defray The application period is of recommended expenditures According to the state bud-

expenses caused by the need from November 16 and through from the CARES Act steering get director, Arkansas now has

to mitigate covid-19, such as November 25, with the goal of committee, a group of state about $81.6 million remaining

protective equipment, supplies announcing recipients by late officials appointed by the gov- from the original $1.25 bil-

needed to sterilize surfaces and December. ernor to review how best to lion the state received from

plexiglass shields. Depending on the number spend $1.25 billion federal aid. the CARES Act. The Council

The grants also can be used of applicants, grants may be The federal aid was made avail- approved using $1.82 million

for expenses caused by gov- awarded on a prorated basis. In able after Congress approved for the Arkansas Hunger Relief

ernment order that interrupted other words, applicants may not the CARES Act in late March. Partnership.

4A — WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 Local/Religion The Helena World

You Can Pass the Test of Faith

By Sandra Bagley Sandra Bagley we choose to ignore the represented the Roman Luke (Luke 7:9) and
problem or run from it. (enemy) occupation. Matthew (Matthew
RELIGION COLUMNIST some pop quizzes in life, no matter what We quickly learn that However, having just 8:10) use the Greek
which are difficult the situation, prob- we can run, but we can- taught the importance word thaumazo which
When Jesus heard this, experiences you were lem, or circumstance, not hide or ignore the of loving one’s ene- we translate “mar-
he was amazed at him, not expecting. Some your response options situation and expect it mies, Jesus set off with veled” or “amazed” to
and turning to the crowd are problems for which are always multiple to just go away. Faith them to the centurion’s describe Jesus’ response
following him, he said, “I you were not prepared, choice: a) You can shows up in how we home. to the centurion’s faith.
tell you, I have not found and others are fights handle it yourself; b) deal with the pop quiz- The centurion’s faith in
such great faith even in that you did not fore- You can call on family zes of life. As they neared the Jesus’ authority proved
Israel.” Luke 7:9 cast. Life can surprise and friends; c) You can house another group to be well placed when
you with pop quizzes ignore the problem or What does that met them with a mes- Jesus healed the ser-
Although school is and take you through run and hide; or d) You look like? We have sage from the centu- vant without visiting
administered differ- some things for which can have faith and trust an example with the rion who said, “Lord, his home (7:10).
ently now during the you may not think you God. Roman centurion and do not trouble yourself,
coronavirus pandemic, are ready to handle. Jesus as recorded in for I am not worthy to Like the centurion,
one thing that has not Unfortunately, when Matthew 8:5-13 and have you come under you can pass the test
changed is that teachers There is good news life gives us a pop quiz, Luke 7:1-10. Jesus had my roof. Therefore, of faith when you read
will give tests. Sched- about the pop quiz- we often choose the just delivered the Ser- I did not presume to God’s commands in the
uled exams are expect- zes of life. In school, wrong response. First, mon on the Mount. come to you. But say Bible, sense his lead-
ed, and you can study pop quizzes include we try to handle it our- When he walked down the word, and let my ing during prayer, and
for them to be pre- questions with differ- selves and end up fail- the mountainside and servant be healed. For I depend on his power
pared. However, most ent types of responses ing. Or we reach out entered the town of too am a man set under to do “exceedingly,
of us dread it when such as fill in the blank, to others and realize Capernaum, he was authority, with soldiers abundantly above all
the teacher directs us multiple choice, true our family is missing met by a group of Jew- under me: and I say you can ask or think.”
to put away our books or false, a short essay in action, we have fake ish elders. On behalf to one, “Go” and he Ask boldly, expecting
and notes and then pull answer or a combina- friends, and real ene- of the centurion, the goes; and to another, Jesus to say yes, but be
out a piece of paper tion of them. However, mies. Then sometimes elders urgently request- “Come,” and he comes; prepared if he says no.
and a pen. This means ed Jesus to heal his ser- and to my servant, “Do Ask God for what you
you are about to have a vant who was so sick this,” and he does it.’” want and allow Him to
pop quiz. that he was expected to do it His way. Remem-
die shortly. Any good military ber who you are in
A pop quiz is a person, like the centuri- Christ and walk in that
short test given with- One of the elders on, understood author- authority.
out advance warn- pleaded, “He is worthy ity from those above
ing. Teachers give pop to have you do this for you. He demonstrat- Jonathan Nelson
quizzes to determine him, for he loves our ed his understanding inspires us to walk in
whether students have nation, and he is the that Jesus has author- authority in his gospel
been listening and one who built us our ity from God and can song, “My Name is Vic-
learning the lessons synagogue.” heal by simply say- tory.” He reminds us,
that they have been ing the word. When “I’ve got evidence, I’ve
teaching. A centurion was a Jesus heard this, he was got confidence, I’m a
Roman army officer in amazed at him, and conqueror, I know that
Pop quizzes not only charge of one hundred turning to the crowd I’ll win, I know who I
happen in school. men. Although he has following him, he said, am, God wrote it in his
Occasionally, we face proven to be a friend “I tell you, I have not plan for me, Ooh, oh oh
pop quizzes in life. to the Jewish people found such great faith ohooo my name is VIC-
Seasoned saints can tes- by building their syn- even in Israel.” Both TORY!”
tify that life has a way agogue, this man still
of taking you through

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This new Helena World feature is sponsored
by American Legion Post 41

The Helena World Church WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 — 5A

Marvell First Baptist Church Marvell First Christian 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
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. Brother Randy Williamson, Carter Chapel AME
Senior Pastor., 572-3264 419 Columbia Deborah Senter, Pastor S.S. 9:30 a.m.;
Elaine Baptist Church S.S. 9:00 a.m.: W.S. 10:00 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m.
200 Main St. Elaine Luke Watson/Pastor., 870-827-3469 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 -
Park & Hernando St. Elaine United Methodist
First Baptist M.B. Church Jarvis Smith, Min., 572-9647 Pastor William Joe Head W.S. 9:00 am.
Comer of Miller & Walnut St., Helena, 338-8652, 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. First United Methodist -
Derrick L. Hughes, Pastor 502 Porter 338-7418 Rev. Deborah Head
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. Second Baptist Church
Lexa - 113 Mapl & Maine St 572-1525 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.
Helena First Baptist Church
600 Franklin, Helena M.W. 11:30 a.m.; Lexa United Methodist
Bible Study (First & Third Wednesdays) at 6 p.m. Pastor: Kenneth Lee - Cedar - S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m.
Cliff Bernard/Pastor., 338-6764
S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. Silver Cloud Marvell United Methodist
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.
& 6 p.m. Wed. 6:45 p.m. School 9:30 , Morning worship 11:00 am, Wednesday night
Pettis Memorial CMJZ.
First Baptist Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 121 Coranza 572-5046 Pastor William C. Gant
Ward St., Marvell S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Randy Williams, Pastor
Trenton Baptist S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 5 p.m.
W.S. 11:30 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Every Sundays Pastor: Brother Mike Shelley Sun. CYF: 5 p.m.
S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.
First Missionary Baptist Church Wesley Chapel A.M.E.
125 N. Coanza Truevine Missionary Baptist Center & Wallace St., Marvell W. Simmons, Min., 338-8651
415 W. Garland Dr. Pastor: TBA
Von Daniels, Min., 870-228-5007 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.
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
6 p.m. West Helena United Methodist -
Fourth Street Baptist B.MA 109 N. 6th St. 572-2559
Pastor: Lance Madden SS, 10am; WS, 11am &6pm Wed.- Tucker Grove MB Pastor William Joe Head
PC Road 115 Marvell, AR
Adult Bible Study/ Children/Youth Classes 6pm 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 Pastor PENTECOSTAL
Willis DR Marvell Pentecostal
West Acre Baptist Church
Dr. James L. Allen, Min. S.S. 9:45 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m. Pray meeting Wed. 7:00 Porter Kenneth D. Harman, Pastor
870-829-2558 S.S. 10 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.
p.m.
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; M.W. 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 1st & 3rd Apostolic Life Center Church
Sundays 6:00 p.m. West Helena Baptist 1335 Hwy 49, Marvell, AR Pastor Leroy Jackson Jr.
702 Plaza St.
Galilee Missionary Baptist- S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
206 Adams 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. Zion Hill Baptist - Bible Study Thurs 7:30 p.m.
Pastor Jessie King 1108 Pecan St. 338-3712 Leroy Harper Sr., Min.,
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday Pentecostal Church of Holiness
Greater First Miss. Baptist 52 ST. Francis Glenn Jackson, Min., 388-8974 S.S. 10 am.;
Comer of Sam and Bonanza St. Arthur Hughes, Min. Zion Travelers Mis. Baptist
Rev. Austin D. Hill SR Pastor 32610 HWY 44 Mellwood, W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. United
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday
AR 72367 PRESBYTERIAN
Lambrook Baptist S.S. 10:30am W.S. 11:30am First Presbyterian Church
827-3918 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 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 this
Hwy 44 - Elder Robert Davi, Pastor, 572-0667 S.S. 10:00 First Christian 4525 North Washington Forrest City, AR 72335 Earl D. 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 Bobby Baker, Min. 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

6A — WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 Features The Helena World

Recipe of the Week: HEARTY HUNTER CHILI

Contributed

HELENA WORLD

HEARTY HUNTER CHILI
Serves up to 8.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground venison
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 large onion, diced (approx 1 cup)
½ green pepper, diced
4 stalks of celery, diced (approx 1 ½ cups)
1 large can tomato juice (46 oz can)
1 can tomato pieces (28 oz can)
1 cans kidney beans, drained (14-15 oz)
2-3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon pepper
*****
1. Brown ground venison, onion, green pepper, and

celery, and drain well.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 1 hour.
3. This freezes well, and is very good reheated
Per serving: Calories 348, Fat 7.8 grams, Carbs 31

grams. Compliments of Phillips County Extension Office

The race for the cure is on pause
for this year due to covid-19. We
at the Boys Girls Adults Com-
munity Development Center,
(BGACDC) alone with staff from
UAMS wanted to let the survivors
know that they are still a priority.
We are giving back to Marvell
and the surrounding communi-
ties by making gift bags to give
out. Cancer awareness month,
better known as (Beast Cancer
Awareness Month) is a great
time to bring a smile to some-
one’s face. We not only wanted
to do it for breast cancer survi-
vors, but for all cancer survivors,
women and men alike. Pictured
above are some of the staff from
the organization. Contributed

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 — 1B

Marvell Academy hosts 13th annual Flu Clinic

Terri Ann Hall This is the 13th year for on- it can be mild, however, for
site flu prevention at Marvell younger children and elder-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Academy. With the COVID-19 ly the flu can be serious or
pandemic, many parents were even life threatening. With
Marvell Academy hosted thankful that they would not the uncertainty of COVID-19,
their annual Flu (influenza have to visit to their doctor’s health professionals feel that
vaccine) Clinic. The Flu Clinic office or to the Health Depart- flu prevention is more impor-
is sponsored by the Phillips ment to get the vaccine for tant than ever.
County Health Department. their child.
Local schools and business- Influenza, commonly Karen Hopper, R.N., and
es can work with the Health referred to as the flu, is a con- Patience Sylvester, R.N., from
Department to host Flu Clinics. tagious respiratory illness the Phillips County Health
caused by  influenza  viruses Department administered over
Marvell Academy students that can infect the nose, throat 100 vaccinations that day. The
in K3-12th grades, along with and lungs. For many adults flu mist was not an available
teachers and faculty were able option this year.
to get their flu shot on campus.

PCCUA SCHOLARSHIPS Boys & Girls Club
welcomes community
Contributed Kelley, and Mrs. Blanche
Jackson Ingram in mem- donations
HELENA WORLD ory of their parents. This
award is designed to assist Amber Young
Amber Young, of Lexa, students who are enrolled
has been chosen as the in the PCCUA nursing
recipient of the C. J. & program and have demon-
John Ella Jackson Nurs- strated academic achieve-
ing Scholarship to Phillips ment. The Jackson Schol-
Community College of arship provides financial
the University of Arkan- assistance each fall and
sas. Young is currently a spring to a freshman nurs-
student in the Associate ing student to assist him or
Degree Nursing program her with college expenses.
on the Helena campus. Applicants must have a
minimum cumulative GPA
The Jackson Scholarship of 3.0 in order to apply.
was established by Mrs.
Hiawatha Jackson Wool-
ford, Mrs. Thelma Jackson

Contributed in agriculture. Cade Carnathan
Recipients of this schol-
HELENA WORLD
arship receive $500 each
Cade Carnathan, of Pop- fall and spring semester
lar Grove, is the newest for two consecutive years
recipient of a two-year aca- providing they maintain
demic scholarship to Phil- a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
lips Community College of Those eligible for selection
the University of Arkan- must have a 2.5 minimum
sas (PCCUA)-Helena. high school GPA, be well-
Carnathan has received rounded individuals, and
the award sponsored by enroll as full-time college
Helena Industries and is students.
working toward a degree

Michael Boone, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Phillips County
accepts a donation from Stephenie Cooke of Partners Bank. The Main Office
employees chose the BGCPC as their Partners for a Cause charity for the month
and raised cash and donated materials needed for the club to serve young people
during the pandemic. Andrew Bagley/Helena World

Members of the Helena-West Helena Airport Commission met early on October 21 to
inspect improvements being done to the runways. Pictured: Buff Brothers, Zipporah
Mondy, John King, Joe Howe, and Eddie Schieffler. Photo Credit: Philly Rains

Rotarians Bernadette Messina (left) and Ron Dowda (right) give masks to Barton-Lexa The Helena-West Helena Kiwanis Club recently donated $500 and individually
School District Superintendent David Tollett for use by the district as it works to prevent wrapped snacks to the Boys and Girls Club of Phillips County to support its efforts
the spread of COVID-19 among its students. Contributed Photo to serve families during the pandemic. The BGCPC has expanded its hours to 12
hours per day and is the learning hub for 70 virtual students who needed support
during the day while their parents worked. Club members (from left) Anna Mae
Cooke, Jo Turner, Lisa Polk, Stephenie Cooke, and Sandra Bagley are shown
with BGCPC Executive Director Michael Boone (center) presenting the check and
snacks on Kiwanis One Day, a day when all Kiwanians worldwide commit to doing
something good for a child. Andrew Bagley/Helena World

2B — WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 Local The Helena World

Desoto team, community present grounds keeper with Jeep

Terri Ann Hall

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The DeSoto T-Birds football team has
gotten to be close with Mr. Lee. Lee
Smith is the grounds keeper, handy
man and “you name it, he can help
you” man at DeSoto School. Many of
the players have gotten to know him
over the summer and enjoyed his visits.
During a random conversation, the
players and Smith were talking about
trucks and dream vehicles after Smith’s
truck broke down. One player, Junior
Gibson Pillow, took note of the old style
manual Jeep that Smith always wished
he could have.
Through some online searching, Gib-
son found the type of Jeep that Smith
always wanted for sale in AR. The
price was reasonable, and the Jeep was
in good condition. Gibson started a
“gofundme” fundraiser in August to
raise money for the purchase Jeep. The
team wanted to surprise Smith with his
dream.
Through donations from DeSoto fam-
ilies along with local residents and busi-
nesses the Jeep was purchased, and the
T-Birds were able to surprise Smith with
his dream Jeep.
The Desoto football team recently pressented their longtime grounds keeper with a Jeep. Contributed Photo

The ‘secret surgery’ of Cleveland alarmed people of his time

Kenneth Bridges in the 1890s, and hospitals malignant. Much more is did not run for re-election surgery finally became pub- 1914. In part because of this
were notorious for spread- known about cancer in the in 1896. lic. Many Americans were case and other presidential
CONTRIBUTING WRITER ing post-operative infec- twenty-first century than in Cleveland’s cancer nev- astounded by the story and health scares, the Twenty-
tions. Cleveland feared that the nineteenth, but cancer is er returned. His health did not believe that a presi- Fifth Amendment was rati-
The health of the presi- his health could destabilize tricky and many questions declined from unrelated dent could secretly under- fied in 1967, putting plans
dent always becomes world an already nervous country. remain unanswered about problems, and he died of a go surgery. Vice-President in place in case a president
news. Under the watchful He and his doctors decided it. heart attack in 1908 at age Stevenson never found out were to be unconscious dur-
eye of the media and the not to tell anyone, not even After his recovery, he 71. In 1917, years after Cleve- how close he came to the ing surgery or debilitated by
public, the smallest detail is Vice-President Adlai Ste- resumed office quietly. He land’s death, the story of his presidency, as he died in a serious illness.
immediately noticed. Mod- venson.
ern presidents routinely dis- In the 1890s, a president’s
cuss their health problems
in the smallest and most movements were not moni-
personal details today to
reassure the public. How- Obituariestored 24 hours a day. A mod-
ever, this was not always ern president cannot hide
the case. In 1893, one presi- health problems. President Ashley Nicole Vineyard
dent underwent cancer sur- Bill Clinton once likened
gery, and the world never the presidency to living in a Ashley Nicole Vine- Christ at an early age and Terrance Ashley Nicole
knew for 24 years. fishbowl. The United States yard was born May 27,
was not yet a superpower 2000 to Kortney Renae and joined Second Bap- Sheard; sister, Vineyard, 20,
Grover Cleveland was and presidents neither com- Campbell (mother) and
born in New Jersey in 1837. manded a nuclear arsenal Mike Willie (father) both tist Church under the Paris Campbell; of Helena-West
He was the son of a Presby- nor had the power over the of Jonesboro, Arkan-
terian minister and moved economy seen today. How- sas. leadership of Rev. Jar- a host of aunts, Helena was held
to Buffalo, New York, as ever, a president’s health
a young man, where he remained a matter of great She is preceded in vis Smith. She was also uncles, cous- Sunday (10/25)
became an attorney at age concern. death by three cousins—
22. He served as a deputy Mar-Keila Hawkins, employed by Wal Mart ins, and friends, at 2 p.m. at the
prosecutor in Erie County After ruling out a pro- Benjamin Bridget and
during the Civil War and cedure at either a hospital Savon Bridget Sr; Supercenter. including her P.L.M. & D. Cen-
served as Erie County Sher- or the White House, where Grandmother Estella
iff from 1871 to 1874. As either would arouse atten- Willie; and best friend Ashley leaves to g o d m o t h e r s , ter in West Hel-
sheriff, he presided over tion, they decided on the Leisha Harris.
two executions, in accor- most unusual location – a cherish her memories Mary Bryant, ena with Pas-
dance with New York law friend’s yacht. Cleveland, She is the oldest of
at that time. He served one a small number of close three children on her mother, Kortney Renae Sheron Her- tor Jarvis Smith
year as mayor of Buffalo, friends, and his team of six maternal side of the Campbell; father, Mike man, and Jamie Vineyard delivering the
1882, before being elected surgeons devised a plan to family and the baby girl
governor. During his one bring Cleveland to New on her paternal side of Willie; one son and two Chambers; best eulogy.
term as governor, he was York City to a friend’s wait- the family.
elected president in 1884. daughters, Caiden Hurd friends, Teyonna Burial followed
Ashley accepted
Cleveland is also known (6), Malaya and Maluni Slaughter and De’Mario at Jackson Memo-
for being the only presi-
dent to serve non-consec- Blocker (2); Her loving Hampton. rial Cemetery. Visita-
utive terms. He lost re-
election in 1888. Though m o t h e r / g r a n d m o t h e r Ashley will always be tion was held Saturday
he won the popular vote by
95,000 votes, he narrowly Denice Campbell-Cros- remembered for her from 5-7 p.m. at Second
lost two states he had won
in 1884, Indiana and New by; grandfather Rev. smile, jokes, dancing, Baptist Church in Hele-
York. However, he was
able to recapture the White Kidd Campbell; great and kind heart. She na-West Helena. Miles
House by a decisive mar-
gin in a rematch in 1892 grandmother, Frankie loved to spend time with Mortuary of Forrest City
and returned to the White
House. Mae Hawkins; broth- her kids. is in charge of arrange-

One summer morning in ers, Ahmaud Vineyard Funeral service for ments.
1893 and a few months into
his second term, Cleveland, ing yacht. As New York
now 56, was shaving and
noticed a strange growth on City is on a series of islands, John E. Darnell
the roof of his mouth. Over any kind of boating activity
the next couple of weeks, it was never seen as anything John E. Darnell, age Sylvia; and two sons, Service were Funeral Home is
grew. Cleveland, alarmed at out of the ordinary. 82, of West Helena, James Darnell and observing guide-
the development, contacted Arkansas passed away David Darnell, both of directed by lines regarding
his doctor for an examina- While the ship sailed Tuesday, October 20, Jonesboro. COVID-19.
tion. His doctor, believing it along, Cleveland would be 2020 in Jonesboro, Roller-Citizens
was cancer, recommended brought below deck where Arkansas. He was preceded in We ask that all
immediate surgery for its the procedure would be death by his parents. Funeral Home, attendees please
removal. performed. He was given Mr. Darnell was born observe social
ether as an anesthetic, some August 14, 1938 in Neo- A graveside service for West Helena, distancing.
Before his second term bone from his mouth and sha, Missouri to the late John Darnell was held
started, the nation was in five teeth were removed. A Lloyd and Mary Louise at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, (870) 572-2571. When social
the midst of a financial small piece of rubber was Darnell. October 24, 2020 at distancing can-
panic, which was part of a fitted to take the place of the Sunset Memorial Park Relatives and not be observed,
larger downturn called the bone and teeth. No scars Mr. Darnell is survived in West Helena. Brother please wear a
Long Depression. Very little by his wife of 42 years, Ray Brown will officiate. friends may sign mask.
could be done about cancer
the online guest-

book at www.rol- Darnell

lerfuneralhomes.

com/westhelena.

Roller-Citizens

were left, and the procedure Ernie David Patterson
went without complication.
The operation took 90
minutes. The recovery Ernie David Patter- terson of Greenville, ins; and special ceded the ser-
went fairly well until more son, 68, of West Hel- Mississippi; one daugh- care giver, Lee vice. Pallbearers
growth was seen. It had to ena, Arkansas passed ter, Lesley Ann Patter- Freels. are Gary Bevel,
be performed again under away Friday, October son of West Helena, Gavin Bevel,
the same circumstances. No 16, 2020. Ernie was Arkansas; two grand- He was pre- Lee Henderson,
one ever found out what born October 20, 1951 children, Jaden David ceded by his Jaden Patterson,
happened. in Helena to the late Patterson and Christian parents; two Cooper Woods
Donald and Ruby Pat- Jane Ray; one sister, brothers, Wesley and Trey Wig-
How serious the cancer terson. Brown Patterson

Mary Jane Patterson and Don Edward gins. Services
was remains a subject of Ernie loved all music, of West Helena; two Brown; and one
will be directed
debate. Cleveland took the especially country; he nieces, Jonna Wheeler g r e a t - n e p h e w, Patterson by Roller-Cit-
best medical advice avail- loved sports, good cook- and Devan Patterson of Jason Wesley
able at the time and under- ing and making people West Helena; two great- Wheeler. izens Funeral

Home, West Hel-
went the procedure. How- laugh. His family was nephews, Keegan Pat- A graveside service ena, (870) 572-2571.
ever, a number of modern his number one priority. terson and Gavin Bevel; for Ernie Patterson wasl Relatives and friends
scientists and physicians He adored his grand- one great-niece, Trin- held Tuesday, October may sign the online
studying his case believe children.
ity Johnson; one great- 20, 2020, at Odd Fel- guestbook at www.rol-
that the growth on his He leaves behind one great-nephew, Gabe lows Cemetery in West lerfuneralhomes.com/
mouth may not have been son, David Wesley Pat- Bevel; a host of cous- Helena. Visitation pre- westhelena.

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Legal Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE An instrument dated August 29, 2016, was ad- fices at 1201 Highway 49 W, West Helena, AR
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Com- mitted to probate as the last Will of the above 72390 until 2:00 P.M., CST on November 5,
missioners of the Board of Improvement of named decedent on September 29, 2020, and 2020 and then at said office publicly opened
the Helena Improvement District, under and the undersigned has been appointed Execu- and read aloud.
by virtue of Act 442 of the Acts of the General trix thereunder. A contest of the probate of the The project consists of the following major
Assembly of the State of Arkansas for 1919, Will can be effected only by filing a petition items:
have determined the amount which will be within the time provided by law. 1800+/- Tons Hot Mix Asphalt 12.5 mm (per
required to maintain and keep in repair the All persons having claims against the estate ArDOT Specification #407)
improvements of the District and have filed must exhibit them, duly verified, to the under- 955+/- Tons Class 7 Crushed Lime-
in the Office of the County Clerk of Phillips signed within six (6) months from the date of stone Shoulder (ArDOT Specification
County, Arkansas, a resolution fixing for the the first publication of this notice, or they shall #303)
year 202i a tax levy of one and five tenths per- be forever barred and precluded from any The Contract Documents including detailed
cent (1.50%) of the County assessment now benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims Instruction to Bidders may be obtained at the
in force, which tax will be due on each parcel for injury or death caused by the negligence following location(s):
or tract of land and railroad right—of—way of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) Smith & Weiland Engineers
in the District and payable to the Collector of months from the date of the first publication 728 Cherry Street
Phillips County, Arkansas, at the time and in of the notice, or they shall be forever barred Helena, AR 72342
the manner in which State and County Taxes and precluded from any benefit in such estate. The sponsor hereby notifies all bidders that
are now due and payable. This notice first published October 21, 2020. this contract is subject to applicable labor
Dated at Helena, Arkansas, this 13th day of Gloria E. Montgomery laws, non-discrimination provisions, wage
October 2020. Executrix rate laws and other federal laws including the
HELENA IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 410 Mimosa Fair Labor Standards Acts of 1938. The Work
Joseph St. Columbia, Sr. Brinkley, AR 72021 Hours Act of 1962 and Title VI of the Civil
President John W. Martin Rights Act of 1964 also apply.
Attest Attorney for Estate Any construction award of $20,000 or more
Larry Delk P.O. Box 472 can only be issued to a Contractor appropri-
Secretary Brinkley, AR 72021 ately licensed in the State of Arkansas. The
______ OWNER may reject any or all BIDS, and/
870-734-1787 or waive informalities or minor irregularities
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT in BIDS received. Copies of the Contract
OF PHILLIPS COUNTY, ARKANSAS ____ Documents may be obtained at the office of
PROBATE DIVISION the Engineer, Smith & Weiland, upon pay-
IN THE MATTER OF Advertisement for Bids ment of $100.00, NON-REFUNDABLE, for
WILLIAM I. ANDREWS, SR., DECEASED Helena Harbor – Phillips County Port Authority each set. Please send remittance to Smith
NO. 54-PR-20-80-4 Owner & Weiland, Surveyors and Engineers, Inc.,
NOTICE TO CREDITORS P.O. Box 407 728 Cherry Street, Helena, AR 72342. (ph.
The Decedent, William I. Andrews, Sr., whose Helena, AR 72342 870.338.6550), [email protected].
last known address was 103 Sunridge, Hel- Separate sealed Bids for the construction of: John Edwards
ena, Arkansas, died on September 2, 2020. 2020 Helm Road Overlay Project will be re- Economic Development Director
ceived by the Owner at the Port Authority Of-

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Disappearing Money Is Not A Trick or Treat6B —WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER28,2020Features The Helena World

Charlestien Harris from you and that causes to the original intent which have already spent your allot- spending such as clothing, for most because many have

CONTRIBUTING WRITER you to not be able to make was to pay for gas. You did ment for the month, but it is food, gas and entertainment never tracked their spending

As a financial counselor I ends meet. One reason may not intend to buy those items Friday and you don’t feel like and so on until you have cre- before. When you have com-
often get the comment about be what I call “phantom” and they were not included cooking, so you order a take- ated a category for each type pleted this process, you can
money seemingly to be hid- spending or the disappear- in your monthly budget, so out meal. This action can also of purchase. Once you have begin to assess your spend-
ing from me and I am always ing dollar. This occurs when you didn’t count them as a make it seem like your money created those categories, use ing habits and quite possi-
looking for it. If this is the you spend money uninten- part of your monthly expens- is making another disappear- tally marks for each time you bly make some changes or at
case, you are not alone, your tionally or you can’t account es. This habit can become a ing act. So, now you may spend money in those catego- least be able to identify those
financial health is more than for its disappearance. These major budget buster if you ask what can I do to find my ries. At the end of the month spending leaks that have
just a childhood game to expenses or purchases are so don’t get that kind of spend- missing money and how do I add up those tally marks been playing hide and seek
you. Approximately 40% of small that it would be easy to ing under control. Another keep up with it? One simple under each category. Then with you. There are resources
Americans that earn a pay- not notice them, but they can reason your money may be solution would be to begin make a list of those same that can help you to organize
check cannot survive a least really add up if you are not playing hide and seek is you tracking your spending hab- categories ranking each in your tracking efforts. Now
a month without dipping careful. An example of this may not have established a its to learn how your money the order of the highest total you might be saying where
into other budgeted catego- would be to go to the gas sta- clear boundary between your is being spent. My recom- to the lowest. This process is the treat after all the tricks
ries just to cover the neces- tion to purchase fuel for your needs and your wants. Some- mendation is to keep up with will give you a glimpse into I have uncovered during the
sary expenses. There may car but when you get into the times that line can get blurry. your spending habits for at where your money is going tracking process. Once you
be several reasons why your store you purchase a bever- You may have an amount set least a month to get a true and how it is being spent. plug those spending leaks,
money seems to be hiding age and a snack in addition aside for dining out and you assessment of those habits. The category with the high- you can treat yourself by
Start by writing down each est total is a tell-tale sign of opening a savings account
time you disperse money. The where your money is hiding for emergency purposes, pay
SMITH HONORED next step is to create named and how it is being spent. down your debt or develop a
categories that reflect the This is usually an eye opener spending plan.

Powerhouse Church of God in Christ Pastor Alex Smith was recently honored with a
motorcade led by Helena-West Helena first responders in advance of Family Day at the
church honoring him and his wife, Missionary Clinton Smith, on November 1. The event
was organized by Regener Boards. Family Day begins at noon at the church located at
521 Plaza Street. Contributed Photo

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 — 1C

Central Cougars struggle against Bulldogs, fall 35-0

Andrew Bagley

HELENA WORLD

Central’s Ahmad Walker looks for room to run in Friday’s 35-0 loss on the road at Star City. The Cougars will hit the road again this The struggles continued for the Hel-
week to take on the Crossett Eagles. Photo Credit: Doug Bielemeier ena-West Helena Central Cougars (0-7)
as they fell to the Star City Bulldogs
(3-3) 35-0 on the road.

With the Cougars battling low num-
bers further depleted by injuries, Star
City would get touchdowns from four
different players while scoring three
times on the ground and two through
the air. The Bulldogs dashed out of
the gate and scored three quick touch-
downs on the way to a 21-0 halftime
lead.

Helena-West Helena slowed Star City
down in the second quarter, holding
them to just one score. But the Cougars
could not get any offense going and
trailed 28-0 when the two teams went
into the locker room at the intermission.

Star City came out and got a score in
the third and put the mercy rule in effect
with a 35-0 lead. The Bulldogs coasted
the rest of the way in the shutout win.

Central Coach Russell Smith said,
“We couldn’t get anything going offen-
sively, but the guys are trying hard. We
just have to keep working and keep
improving.

The Cougars take the long road trip
to extreme Southeast Arkansas Friday
night to take on the Crossett Eagles.
Kickoff is at 7:00.

Weather ends Barton game early with Bears down 47-0

Rick Kennedy The Bears only gained
eight yards in total offense
CONTRIBUTING WRITER for the half and saw its
runners, Ethan Ward
TInclement weather end- included, often run into
ed Barton’s game with 5th- Owls defenders at the line
Ranked McGehee at half- of scrimmage.
time, but with the score
47-0 in favor of the home- With the score 28-0
team Owls, it was probably towards the end of the first
just as well. quarter, Ward did have a
21-yard run, but subse-
The Owls were simply quent losses and penalties
bigger, stronger, and faster sent the Bears backward
than the Bears, who at one instead of forward, and by
point fielded a defense that the time Barton punted,
featured just three upper- they were facing a 4th-
classmen. and-20 situation.

Testimony to the strength The ensuring Bar-
of the Owls, the McGehee ton punt, however, was
scored touchdowns on each retuned for a touchdown,
of its first three offensive with with a completed
plays, and they eventually PAT, McGehee was ahead
scored on touchdowns on 35-0.
each of their possessions
during the first half. In the second quarter, the
Owls freely substituted out
For Barton, the game first-string players for sec-
proved to be one of adven- ond and third team per-
tures in a “Red Wood sonnel. While Barton was
Forest” as the McGehee able to slow down McGe- Barton ran in to a buzzsaw last Friday in McGehee and saw their game called after one-half due to weather. Con-
defense proved to be as big
and powerful as actual red Please see EARLY on 2C tributed Photo
wood trees.

Cross Country Lady Eagles are Class AA Runner-up

Staff Reports The Marvell Academy Cross Country Girls team finished second and are the Class AA Runner-up. Contributed Photo

HELENA WORLD

The Marvell Academy cross country
athletes ran in the Class AA state meet
on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Choctaw
Trails in Clinton, Mississippi. The girls’
team finished second and are the Class
AA Runner-up. The team received a tro-
phy and each girl also received a silver
medal.

The course was a hilly and rough with
hot and humid weather. A total of forty-
nine girls finished before the time clock
stopped and 5 schools had enough run-
ners for a team. The top 10 finishers
received an All-MAIS Class AA plaque,
and the top 25 finishers received ribbons.

Marvell Academy had a small team of
only 7 girls. In the girls’ race, eighth grad-
er Addison Durham finished 6th with a
time of 24:26, sixth grader Kayla Johnson
finished 7th with a time of 24:52, Junior
Avery Kemmer finished 12th with a time
of 25:59, Junior Maddy Reynolds finished
14th with a time of 26:57, 6th grader Dru
McCormick finished 15th with a time of
27:03, Junior Joey King finished 18th with
a time of 27:06 and Senior Abby Kemmer
finished 40th with a time of 34:42.

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For Desoto Thunderbirds, it is title time or bust

Andrew Bagley is on the line and knows it will its own and puts a lot of points Von Kanel have big play capa- guys were in the first grade the
be a battle to complete a per- on the board as well. Pearson bility as well. last time it happened. But they
HELENA WORLD fect regular season on the road. wants to avoid a shootout. He remember it. They remember
Pearson said, “This will be a said, “It’s important our defense Pearson said the biggest key being on the playground want-
A conference title. An unde- tough road test. They have a lot gets some stops. We have to offensively is to avoid self- ing to do it themselves. They
feated season. Home field of weapons. eliminate the big play. We need inflicted wounds. He said, “We remember the excitement. This
advantage in the playoffs. to make them earn everything.” can’t turn the ball over. We need is their chance.”
North Sunflower likes to to play penalty free football and
The stakes are huge for the spread the field and get the ball Offensively, Desoto has many execute. If we do those things, Pearson said he hopes a large
Desoto Thunderbirds (9-0) this to their talented skill people to options. The Thunderbirds have good things will happen.” contingent of T-Bird fans will
Friday as they travel to Drew, make a play. Pearson says the been successfully on the ground make the 90 minute drive to
Mississippi to take on the North Rebels have a good quarterback and through the air this season. The chance to have an unde- Drew, MS to support the team.
Sunflower Academy Rebels and several good receivers. Garrett Green has piled up huge feated season for the first time He said, “It’s a tough place to
(5-4). stats and Will Whaley and Nash in 11 years is also a huge oppor- play. I am proud of this team.”
Desoto has a lot of weapons of tunity. Pearson said, “These
Desoto Coach Sam Pearson
says his team understands what

Marvell Academy prepares for home playoff game Friday

Andrew Bagley Durham said that
Eagle fans should not be
HELENA WORLD deceived by Claiborne’s
record and recent strug-
With an undefeated gles. He said, “Winning
record at home, the Mar- in the playoffs is tough no
vell Academy Eagles (6-4) matter who you play.”
will get to start the post-
season at the friendly Durham said eliminat-
confines of Fletcher Field ing turnovers and not giv-
against the Rebels of Clai- ing up the big play would
borne Academy (4-6). be the keys to getting a
first round win. He said,
The Rebels, who will be “I think the keys to vic-
making the four-hour trip tory are having a balanced
from Haynesville, LA, are offense and protecting
coming off a 62-8 loss to the football. We have to
Wilkinson County Chris- eliminate the big plays on
tian Academy. defense which is some-
thing we have struggled
Marvell Academy Head with at times. Then, we
Coach Ben Durham was can’t let them hang around
pleased to be a part of and build momentum.”
the postseason saying,
“We had a tough start Game time at Fletcher
to the season with inju- Field is 7:00. Fans are
ries and players in covid reminded that masks and
quarantine. But our kids social distancing remain
kept fighting. We really required.
played well down the final
stretch.”

T-Birds and Lady T-Birds place 2nd in state Cross Country meet

Terri Ann Hall 14 runners. Finishing in
the top 25 were Sopho-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER more Leah Carnathan in
3rd place, Freshman Clau-
The DeSoto cross coun- dia Pittman in 6th place,
try athletes ran in the Class Freshman Mary Pillow
A state meet on Tuesday, in 10th place, 6th grader
October 20, 2020, at Choc- Katherine Pillow in 12th
taw Trails in Clinton, Mis- place, 6th grader McCarty
sissippi. Both the boys’ Pillow in 13th place, 7th
team and the girls’ team grader Kirkley Ann Rawls
finished second and are in 16th place, Senior Rachel
the Class A Runner-up. Wright in 17th place and
The teams received a tro- 8th grader Carsyn Gore in
phy and each athlete also 21st place.
received a silver medal.
The T-Birds had 18 run-
The course is known for ners. Finishing in the top
being tough because of the 25 were 8th grader Jack Pil-
many hills. A total of low in 6th place, Freshman
48 females and 79 males Carter Gore in 9th place,
finished before the time Junior Nash VonKanel in
clock stopped. The top 15th place, 6th grader Judd
10 finishers received an Stephens in 16th place and
All-MAIS Class A plaque, Sophomore Elijah Cleary
and the top 25 finishers in 21st place.
received ribbons.

The Lady T-Birds had

Eagles rout Marvell Mustangs 54-0 INJURY REPORT

Andrew Bagley ed the two-point try each for the Mustangs in one On Twitter Friday, her-
time on the way to a 24-0 word-turnovers. He alded Arkansas Razor-
HELENA WORLD lead. said, “You can’t turn backs women’s basket-
the ball over that many ball freshman Elauna
The Des Arc Eagles Marvell’s troubles con- times against a top team Eaton confirmed she has
(8-0) continued to roll tinued into the second as on the road and expect to undergone knee surgery
through the 2A-6 confer- Des Arc scored on each have a chance to win the repairing a torn anterior
ence with a 54-0 victory possession and racked football game. But we cruciate ligament. Eaton
over the Marvell Mus- up 30 points to take a are young and continue will miss the 2020-2021
tangs (1-5). commanding 54-0 lead to improve. We will con- season and restart her
at the intermission. The tinue to work hard.” Razorbacks career as a
The Eagles, which are Eagles cruised to the freshman in 2021-2022.
the number-two team in victory with a running The Mustangs will be A Helena native and star
Class 2A, got off to a fast clock in the second half. on the road again Friday at Nettleton High School
start and never looked when they face the Clar- upon moving to Jones-
back. By the end of the Acting Mustang Head endon Lions. Kickoff is boro, Eaton, a 6-foot
first quarter, Des Arc Coach Galdric Thrower set for 7:00 pm. guard, was named the
had scored three touch- summed up the trouble Arkansas Democrat-
downs and had convert- Gazette High School
Player of the Year aver-
EARLY aging 23.9 points and
hee slightly, the Owls were still able to put was decided to call the game rather than 7.9 rebounds per game
up two more touchdowns to finish off the bring the players back out. her senior season for
scoring 47-0. Barton, in a unusual move this season, Nettleton’s state cham-
The contest started with a slight rain, dressed out and brought its 9th grade pionship team.
which appeared to have tailed off by the team to McGehee. After dressing out 17
first quarter, allowing the game to kickoff. or less players much of the 2020 campaign, Contributed Photo
Intermitent rain, however, happened over the addition of the Jr. Varsity doubled the
the course of the first and second quarters. players on the sidelines and available for
As a downpour ensued at halftime, it the Bears.

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Phillips County Farm Bureau Players of the Week named

By Terri Ann Hall so a second game ball was position. The line doesn’t

CONTRIBUTING WRITER given to Senior Jake Burrow. get big stats, but they do a

Phillips County Farm Jake plays on the line and ton of work.”
Bureau continues to recog- had several key blocks and 4 Marvell-Elaine High
nize the football Player of the tackles during the Lee Acad- School Player of the Week
Week. For the ninth week, emy game. is Jordan Jacobs. Jordan was
six athletes were recognized “We had to switch up the chosen for his role in the
from local area schools. offense because of not hav- game against the England
The Barton High School ing a QB (injured previous Lions. Jordan stood out
Player of the Week is Fred game). I think Samuel Hall with 8 solo tackles, 3 assisted
Carthon. Fred was select for (who moved to QB) had tackles, and 80 yards rush-
his effort and performance his breakout game with 33 ing.
against the narrow loss to carries for 249-yards and The Player of the Week is
the Smackover Buckaroos. 5 touchdowns,” Marvell selected by the team coach.
Player of the week for Academy’s Head Football The recognized player is
Central High School is Carl Coach Ben Durham said presented with a commemo-
Ford Jr. He was chosen for and continued, “Also, the rative football by a Phillips
the Senior Night game at offensive line dominated up County Farm Bureau Agent
Cad Polk Stadium against front. Jake was at the Guard at the player’s school.
the Hamburg Lions. (photo
unavailable at the time of
print)
DeSoto School’s Player
of the Week is Senior Will
Whaley. Will plays Wide
Receiver and Defensive Back
for the T-Birds. Will was
chosen for his performance
for the 58-22 win on Senior
Night at Sam Howe Field.
DeSoto’s Head Football
Coach Sam Pearson stated,
“Will had three catches for
168 yards and two touch-
downs. The receptions came
in critical moments when
our run game had been sty-
mied!”
Player of the Week for
Marvell Academy is Junior
Samuel Hall. Samuel plays
Running Back and Middle
Linebacker for the Eagles.
Samuel was chosen for his
performance in the 36-32
district win over the Lee
Academy (Marianna) Cou-
gars. Defensively, Samuel
had a fumble recovery and
8 tackles.
Marvell Academy’s oppo-
nent for Week 10 forfeited
due to COVID protocols,