2020.5.13

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Volume 149 • Number 20

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Hall warns of tight county budget due to slowdown

By Andrew Bagley the year. He said, “Everyone at trict budgets. ty road fund budget and city for the next fiscal year during
the courthouse has been work- Hall said that street budgets particularly hard the recently ended fiscal session
PUBLISHER ing hard to keep this county in a mortgage com- since those taxes get distributed of the General Assembly.
sound financial position.” panies are hold- for state and local highways.
In an interview last Fri- ing back those Hall also said he sees a decline Some employees in the coun-
day, County Judge Clark Hall County Treasurer Jeremy payments until in sales tax collections that ty have already taken furloughs
warned that the county budget Moneymaker reported that the last possible he believes would have been of up to 20 hours per week and
would have “very tight cash normally the county receives date in October worse had it not been for the are collecting unemployment.
flow” in the coming months approximately $1.3 million in to prop up their legislature changing the law to Hall said that at least a dozen
due to the economic slowdown property tax payments in March on weakened compel big internet companies employees have already been
caused by the Coronavirus pan- when mortgage companies Hall cash flow posi- like Amazon to collect state and affected by this cost-saving
demic disruption. send in payments from individ- local sales taxes. measure. He called this pan-
ual escrow accounts. This year tions. demic and the associated reces-
Hall said that he had asked all it was only $309,000, which will With people on the road The state has already cut the sion almost unprecedented. He
department heads and elected cause a pinch to county, city, less, excise taxes on fuel have budget for this fiscal year and said, “We haven’t seen anything
officials to cut their budgets and, most heavily, school dis- declined. This hits the coun- passed a very modest budget like this in almost a century.”
20% in anticipation of continued
slow tax collections the rest of

BACK HOME Mayfield
takes helm as
new Assistant
Police Chief

Staff Reports

HELENA WORLD

Chief James Patrick
Smith and Mayor Kevin
Smith recently swore in
James A Mayfield as the
city’s new Assistant Police
Chief.
“I am very excited about
the hiring of Chief May-
field. This decision was
based on his experience
and his ties to the commu-
nity,” said Chief Smith.
“I feel adding Chief
Mayfield will go along
way towards rebuilding
our police department,
and will go a long way
into helping us protect the
citizens of our city,” added
Smith.
“I am very excited about
becoming a part of the
Helena West Helena police
department” said May-
field after being officially
sworn in by Mayor Smith.
“I’m looking forward to
serving the citizens of Hel-
ena-West Helena as their
Assistant Chief of Police,”
he added.
Mayfield comes to the
position after arriving in
law enforcement over 20
years.
In 1999, Mayfield started
out as a patrol officer at the
Helena Police Department
and was later promoted to
Chief James Patrick Smith (left) and Mayor Kevin Smith (right) recently swore in James A Mayfield (center) as the city’s new Assistant Police the Criminal Investigation
Please see POLICE on 2A
Chief. Contributed Photo

HWH City Council refuses to pass cleanup budget, risks withhold of turnback funds

By Andrew Bagley Kevin Smith and City Treasurer that the city’s total spending was Turner pointed out that fail- Code, repeated adverse audit
Derrick Turner asked for pas- actually less than the budget and ure to pass the cleanup budget findings could result in findings
PUBLISHER sage of the resolution. Both had that the largest line item variance would subject the city to adverse to the Legislative Audit Commit-
requested its passage on two was the result of the payment for audit findings that could easily tee punished by the withhold-
For the third time, a typically occasions in April as well. Clean the city’s legal insurance with be avoided. Smith said, “This is ing of state turnback funds, the
routine resolution to clean up up budgets are typically routine the Arkansas Municipal League typically passed each year.” The elimination of the city’s elected
the 2019 budget failed due to the affairs to make sure all line items being paid late in January 2019 city has struggled with adverse officials and the appointment
lack of a second at last Tuesday’s in the annual budget match up and then paid on time for 2020 audit findings in the past. of a receiver, and the revoca-
meeting of the Helena-West with actual spending. Most when that was billed in Decem- tion of the city’s charter with its
Helena City Council which was years there are some variances. ber 2019, which meant that the Failure to comply with audit governance being transferred to
held via videoconference due to city paid two of those premiums regulations opens the city up to the county in which the city is
COVID-19 restrictions. Smith and Turner’s previous in one budget year. some potentially severe penal- located.
presentations in April both noted ties. According to the Arkansas
Helena-West Helena Mayor

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2A — WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020 Local The Helena World

POLICE CHARGED WITH FELONY
(Continued from Page 1) also later became super- Lakeview before accept- this important position,”
visor. ing this position. He has said Mayor Kevin Smith.
Division.
Mayfield also worked Mayfield has also received letter of accom- “I echo Chief Smith’s
14 years for the Phillips served as an Deputy modation from the US excitement that this is
County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff for Lee Coun- District Court. an important milestone
He served as an under- ty under the late Sher- “Chief Smith and I are in building our police
cover agent for the First iff Jack Oxner. He most both excited about suc- department to better pro-
Judicial District Drug recently served as Chief cessfully recruiting Chief tect and serve our com-
Task Force, for which he of Police for the City of Mayfield’s acceptance to munity,” Smith added.

City Council votes to settle Canady lawsuit

By Andrew Bagley League pay Canady’s legal fees 5-0 with Council Mem- The Helena-West Helena Police Department appre-
Attorney in the amount of $24000. ber Christopher Franklin hended Christy Pearson on charges of Criminal Mis-
HELENA WORLD Amanda absent. chief in the First Degree and Theft of Property. Special
L e f e v e r, Upon questioning by District Judge David Carruth set her bond at $25000.
The Helena-West Hel- requires members of the City In other business, City Pearson is being held in the Woodruff County Jail. Con-
ena City Council voted the city to Council, Lefever said, Attorney Andre Valley tributed Photo
unanimously to settle a remove “It’s pay this now or pay informed the City Coun-
lawsuit filed in 2018 by barriers more later.” The settle- cil that the State Police
Elaine Canady alleging to access ment will also require that could not investigate the
violations of the Ameri- the King Biscuit Blues spending of overtime in
cans with Disabilities Act. for people Canady Festival permit require the police department
that all of the festival based on a request from
Canady alleged that the with dis- activities be handicap the City Council.
city’s downtown was not abilities accessible. City Attorney
accessible to individuals in the downtown area. Andre Valley says this He informed them that
with disabilities, specifi- The estimates for the permitting requirement the State Police require
cally during the King Bis- required fixes are current- would be extended to all that a request of that
cuit Blues Festival. The ly between $52000 and festivals. nature come from the
terms of the settlement, $56000. The settlement Prosecuting Attorney’s
which was recommended also required the city to The settlement passed office.
by Arkansas Municipal

The old Helena Daily World Building, located at 417 York Street, was recently purchased by Helena World
Chronicles, LLC, which is the parent company of The Helena World. Co-Owners Chuck Davis and Andrew
Bagley are making plans to rehabilitate the structure, built in 1961, for a return of the newspaper to its home
of 58 years. The paper left the building in 2019 after years of neglect by Gatehouse Media had allowed the
building to fall into such disrepair it was no longer suitable for occupancy. Andrew Bagley/Helena World

Davis, Bagley announce purchase of old

‘Helena Daily World’ building from Gannett

By Andrew Bagley Gannett Media and will top-quality community hours and hard work that
spend the next several newspaper.” it took to get the news-
HELENA WORLD months rehabbing it so paper on the right track.
we can move the newspa- Davis closed by thank- Andrew is flatly the best
Helena World Co-Own- per back ‘home.” ing the community for its business partner that I
ers and Publishers Chuck response to the return of have ever had and Nicole
Davis and Andrew Bagley Bagley noted the com- local ownership for the would be an asset to any
announced the comple- pany’s continuing com- first time since 1981. organization. John Dalen-
tion of the purchase of mitment to the communi- court is the best comput-
the old Helena Daily ty saying, “This purchase He said, “I would like er tech person in the busi-
World office building at will allow us to further to take this opportunity ness and his expertise has
417 York St. last week and contribute to the positive to thank the people from allowed us to develop a
their intention to reha- future of this communi- Phillips County and else- very good online pres-
bilitate the building and ty by saving an iconic where for their support ence that is steadily
return the paper to its property and helping to in making The Helena improving at www.hel-
home of 58 years prior to revitalize the downtown World a success. I would enaworld.org.”
vacating the building in business district. Chuck like to thank in particu-
2019. and I love Helena and lar my partner, Andrew Bagley and Davis hope
work hard every day to Bagley, our Office Man- the move to the York
Davis said, “We recent- keep this community ager, Nicole Lappin, and Street facility can be done
ly closed the purchase informed by providing a John Dalencourt, for the by Labor Day.
of the old newspaper incredible amount of long
building on York St. from

The Helena World Opinions WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020 — 3A

Letters Another three months, another $3 trillion

Remembering Robert Kinchen By Steve Brawner should ensure during the next don’t, one idea is to enact a con-

To the Editor: Columnist the money is nearly 11 years, stitutional amendment requiring
Yesterday and this morning Walter Royal (Harvard ’77) and
Eric Turner ’78, (Harvard ‘82) respectively shared with me the spent well, lawmakers should a balanced budget with provi-
very sad news about the passing of Robert E. “Rob” Kinchen
(Harvard ‘77, ‘81). Even with all that’s going on, not just fast. have balanced the sions for emergencies like the
Although I had known about his serious health challenges
for some time, I had no current information on the direction let’s not ignore the news that Future spend- budget and begun current one.
the battle was turning.
Losing Rob moves me to some serious reflections because on Monday, the U.S. Treasury ing bills paying some of the A balanced budget amend-
both our families lived on North Holly Street in Helena, Arkan-
sas when I left for college in 1957. Rob was only two years old Department announced that should meet debt back. ment is not a perfect solu-
at that time, but I had known his family and older siblings in
the segregated public schools, into which the Jim Crow system the government will borrow $3 i m m e d i a t e That never came tion, and there are reasons to
had confined us. Integration didn’t come to Phillips County
until the mid-1960s. trillion from April to June to needs rather close to happen- oppose it, including the fact
In our essentially all-black and “navy-blue collar” neighbor-
hood our parents, like so many others, never finished high respond to the Covid-19 pan- than serve ing. By March that it would lead to greater
school. It was described as “Over the Levee” meaning that it
was north of, and beyond, the protective Walker’s Levee which demic. That’s equal to more some political 15, the debt had involvement by the courts in
was built to partially shield downtown Helena, from a similar
future disaster after the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927. than $9,000 for every Ameri- interest. And it all should be almost doubled to $23.5 trillion. the budgetary process. On the
During my childhood, and more than half of Rob’s, even the
most sensitive and hopeful observer could not have imagined can. accompanied by a plan to pay When the bottom dropped out other hand, we’ve been rely-
the emergence of such an all-around African American student
as Rob. He attended the recently integrated Central High Put another way, it took more it back. of the economy, more money ing on lawmakers having the
School in Helena/West Helena, where he excelled in academ-
ics, non-athletic leadership, varsity athletics and with whole- than a century and a half, from Man, that last paragraph had to be borrowed. political will to budget respon-
some personal qualities.
His “overall package of credentials” verged on the unbeliev- 1835 until the 1989-90 fiscal sounded ridiculously optimis- Where’s it all coming from? sibly for almost two centuries,
able to some colleagues when I presented his application to the
Harvard Admissions Committee in 1973, but when the alumni year, for the national debt to tic, didn’t it? About $5.9 trillion of the current and it almost never happens.
interview report reinforced the enthusiastic school support and
my historic perspective, the vote was unanimous. reach $3 trillion. We’ll borrow None of this, including this $25 trillion debt was borrowed There are too many incentives
Rob held fast to our expectations. I was his freshman proctor
in Grays Hall in Harvard Yard during which time he continued that much in three months. The column, would have been nec- by the government from itself. to borrow when the people who
his very impressive achievements. Even as a non-recruited
football player, he made the varsity team and eventually total debt is now $25 trillion. essary if Uncle Sam had the That includes money owed to will pay it back don’t vote or
worked his way to a starting halfback position.
The credentials he presented to the Harvard Law School’s Increasing the debt is justi- mind of a squirrel, which along the Social Security Trust Fund, donate to campaigns because
Admissions Committee were much like those he presented to
the Undergraduate Admissions Committee and he was admit- fied during this public health with its cute bushy tail has which has invested in the U.S. they haven’t been born yet.
ted there too. Upon graduation from HLS in 1981, he practiced
law in Detroit for a while and then moved to a firm in Chicago. and economic crisis. Hospitals enough sense to save nuts for Treasury securities that back In contrast to the federal gov-
It was during his practice in Chicago that his conscience and
altruistic spirit drove him back to our hometown of Helena. are treating the sick. People are the winter. A nation this pros- the national debt. The govern- ernment, Arkansas had a little
In Helena Rob not only practiced law—much of it pro
bono—but also became an ordained minister and pastor of Mt. out of work and have bills to perous, old and stable should ment owes foreign countries $7 money in a rainy day fund lead-
Tabor Baptist Church on the same North Holly Street where
our families first met! pay. If the United States fell into have had $3 trillion in the bank. trillion. By far the largest lend- ing into this crisis. One reason
May God rest the soul of Robert Edward Kinchen after a life
of service well-lived and an inspirational job well done! a depression, Americans would Unfortunately, squirrels are ers are Japan ($1.3 trillion) and is the state has a law – not a
David Evans
Massachusetts suffer more and the national smarter than we Americans are, China ($1.1 trillion). We owe constitutional provision, but a

Problem properties plague city debt would grow even faster. as reflected by the representa- China, our authoritarian rival, law – the Revenue Stabilization

To the Editor: It’s likely that further action tives we elect. the equivalent of more than Act, that sets up a process that
I sent an email to the Mayor recently concerning blighted
property in the city out of concern and frustration. will be needed even as states The United States has been in $3,000 per American. The rest forces a balanced budget.
Problem properties are everywhere. They range from poorly
maintained but habitable rentals to abandoned buildings, open including Arkansas open up for debt since the mid-1830s. Prior is owed domestically. Whether it’s a balanced bud-
and unsecured, that represent major neighborhood eyesores.
For cities that are seeking to preserve, strengthen or revitalize business. to the pandemic, it had enjoyed When the coronavirus has get amendment or a law, we
their neighborhoods and downtowns, coming up with effective
strategies to deal with the owners, is a critical element in any But at some point, the fact a long period of economic been contained and the econo- need some such mechanism in
such undertaking.
Problem properties are a drain on a neighborhood’s vitality that we’re borrowing money growth that began when the last my has recovered, we’d better Washington, D.C. We can’t rely
and the city’s resources, yet if properly handled can become
a valuable asset for revitalization. Many studies have docu- from future generations should recession ended in June 2009. start acting more like squirrels. on lawmakers to do the right
mented the dramatic effect that vacant, abandoned properties
have on the value of nearby occupied properties, on crime become part of the calculation. At that point, the national debt But how? Because they save thing simply because it’s the
and health, and on municipal costs for police, fire and code
enforcement services. While the research has concentrated on Congress and the president was $11.9 trillion. Sometime instinctually and we obviously right thing to do.
vacant properties, there is little question that when occupied
properties are poorly maintained, or become venues for crimi- State Capitol Week in Review
nal and drug activity, they can have just as negative an impact
on the community. By Keith Ingram large percentage Congregants In related news, the Health
Experience has shown that a single poorly maintained,
neglected property – occupied or vacant – can undermine an State Senator of a typical con- who participate Department moved up by a
entire block. It leads neighboring owners to choose not to
invest more money in their homes, while it becomes a signal gregation. Here in Holy Com- week the date on which some
to a prospective home buyer to avoid that block and look
elsewhere. Tackling these properties, therefore, is a critical Arkansas is gradually open- are Depart- munion should non-urgent dental work can
part of any effort to stabilize or revitalize a neighborhood. A
neighborhood stabilization program that does not include a ing up businesses and public ment’s guide- only remove resume, from May 18 to May
systematic, strategic effort to address the problem properties in
the neighborhood – whatever other features it may have – starts activities, under careful moni- lines: their masks 11.
with two strikes against it from the beginning.
I call on the mayor and city council to enact a business license toring by public health officials Churches that while actually Also, recreational visitors
requirement with property standards regulations attached.
Larry Evans to avoid bringing on a second hold services consuming the from out of state can once
Helena-West Helena, AR
wave of the coronavirus. indoors must Elements. again book hotel rooms in

The governor announced require every- Refrain from Arkansas, unless they are from

that church services may one to wear using items particular “hot spots.” Those

resume, as long as the congre- masks, with the exception of touched by a lot of people, are New Orleans, New York,

gation wears masks and every- children under 10. For them it such as hymnals, prayer books, New Jersey, Connecticut and

one stays at least six feet from is optional, and face masks for collection plates and commu- foreign countries.

each other. children under two are prohib- nion chalices. The National Park Ser-

Although places of wor- ited under Centers for Disease Refrain from having people vice will re-open the Buffalo

ship were excluded from the Control guidelines. come forward to a common National River for floating and

governor’s executive order on Preachers, worship leaders area for services like a com- hiking on May 15. However,

March 26 that limited pub- and singers can remove their munion or blessing. Do not Lost Valley Trail will remain

lic gatherings, most pastors masks while they are singing hold youth classes or offer closed.

have been complying with the and while they are addressing child care. The U.S. Army Corps of

spirit of that order. Churches the congregation. They should Have plenty of hand sanitiz- Engineers will begin phasing

have stopped holding services stay at least 12 feet from other er available. Post signs telling in the opening of campsites

in their sanctuaries and many people when they’re not wear- people not to enter the build- along the Arkansas River,

have set up worship services ing masks. ing if they have had a fever beginning May 20.

online. Some have been hold- Families may sit together, higher than 100.4 degrees in Barber shops and hair salons

ing services outdoors. but keep six feet from other the past two days, if they have have been allowed to open for

The Health Department groups. Individuals must keep had shortness of breath or dif- business, although with restric-

strongly recommends that six feet from other people. ficulty breathing, and if they tions to protect the health of

churches continue to have ser- Any “meet and greet” events have had contact with some- customers and staff.

vices online. In all denomina- and serving of refreshments one in the past two weeks who Tattoo parlors and nail salons

tions, elderly people make up a should be outside. has Covid-19. are also allowed to open again.

4A — WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020 Local/Religion The Helena World

Oh, the Places You Will Go

By Sandra Bagley Sandra Bagley be entertained or even acknowledge Him as Lord of direction. When we
inspired by the tongue- over our world and to give meet people like this, we
RELIGION COLUMNIST status that’s different from acknowledge him, and in cheek advice from Dr. Him full access to sit on the say they are grounded. If
his other beloved books he shall direct thy paths. Seuss, I recommend you throne of our hearts. There you ask them, many will
Trust in the Lord with like Green Eggs and Ham, Considered wisdom in lit- follow this advice on your and only there can He tell you they are grounded
all thine heart; and lean The Cat in the Hat, and erature, the Book of Prov- life’s journey. begin to govern our walk. because they use the God
not unto thine own under- the holiday favorite, How erbs is a three-fold setting Jesus tells us to “seek first Positioning System. When
standing. In all thy ways the Grinch Stole Christ- as general wisdom and lit- “Trust in the Lord with the kingdom of God and we trust in God and lean
acknowledge him, and mas! Every May, sales erature, insights from the all your heart” means His righteousness, and all on Him, He will begin to
he shall direct thy paths. for this perennial favorite royal court, and instruc- instead of trying to fig- these things shall be add- establish our steps and
Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV soar as copies are given to tion offered from the con- ure out your next steps ed to you” (Matthew 6:33). lead us where He needs
graduates of all ages from text of the relationship of by yourself, look to God When you seek God and us. The Psalmist tells us
“Congratulations! Today is kindergarten to middle or a father and mother with for your understanding of acknowledge Him, every- God’s “word  is  a lamp to
your day.  high school to college and their children, all designed what is going on, or what thing else will fall into my feet and a light to my
beyond. to produce meditation on he wants you to do. You place for you. path” (Psalm 119:105).
You’re off to Great Places!  God. Proverbs are sim- can trust God with every-
You’re off and away! Two verses in the Bible ple, moral statements thing you are because he “And He will direct Graduation is a mile-
You have brains in your have also become as syn- that teach fundamental is able to help you suc- your paths.” Before social stone that marks the com-
head. onymous with graduation. realities about life. King ceed if you do. That does distancing, we spent a lot pletion of an important
You have feet in your shoes. Trust in the Lord with all Solomon sought God’s not mean that God will of time in shopping malls. chapter in a person’s life.
You can steer yourself thine heart; and lean not wisdom and shared his give you all the money, Remember when you This year during the coro-
any direction you choose. unto thine own under- thoughts. While you may fame, or power you want. were looking for a store na virus pandemic and
You’re on your own. And standing. In all thy ways When you are unable to but did not quite know social distancing, gradu-
you know what you know. see the hand of God or where it was located? You ates of all ages are cel-
And YOU are the guy understand his actions could go to the mall map ebrating this special and
who’ll decide where to go.” in your life, trust in His which showed the layout momentous occasion at
These words from Oh, word. One of the many of the stores and a star or home. Some of us are
the Places You’ll Go! by promises in his word that arrow pointed out, “You longing for the places we
award-winning author, will guide you is, “For I Are Here!” Before we had can go or even where we
Theodor Seuss Geisel, know the thoughts that I Google Maps or Global used to go. As you make
a.k.a Dr. Seuss,  have think toward you, saith Positioning System (GPS) plans for the next steps
become as synonymous the Lord, thoughts of on our smartphones, Siri in your life, you are here
with graduation as caps peace, and not of evil, to or Alexa, these maps - graduation. You can get
and gowns. In this last give you an expected end” existed to tell us where there - up the mountain
book published during his (Jeremiah 29:11). we are, where we want to of your destiny. Trust in
lifetime, Geisel used his go, and how to get there. the Lord and be “confi-
iconic style and characters “In all your ways Have you come across dent of this very thing,
to lead us through twists acknowledge Him”: not some people who never that he which hath begun
and turns of triumph and some ways or some days, need these maps? They a good work in you will
tragedy and at last up the but always with all our seem to have an inter- perform it until the day of
mountain of our destiny. ways. This means to admit nal compass guides them Jesus Christ” Philippians
Thirty years and more the existence, reality, and through life a total sense 1:6 NKJV.
than 13 million copies lat- trustworthiness of God. To
er, Oh, the Places You’ll
Go has attained an iconic

Marvell’s Hall gets lifetime membership to NSCS Local Honor Rolls

Contributed NSCS is made up of schol- Founded in 1994 by vet- “NSCS members’ deep Desoto Third 9-weeks Bella Newsom
ars from two-year, four- eran student affairs pro- commitment to service, Elementary & Middle Katherine Pillow
HELENA WORLD year and online institutions. fessional Stephen Loflin, integrity, and scholarship McCarty Pillow
NSCS continues to remain positively impact their cam- Schools
Matthew Hall of Marvell, “NSCS is more than true to its promise of rec- puses and local communi- Headmaster’s List Rance Turner
Arkansas has accepted an just a symbol of academic ognizing, elevating, and ties every day,” said Mob- Carson Wood
invitation of lifetime mem- achievement; it is a distinc- connecting high-achievers. ley. Notable NSCS distin- All A’s Maddox Young
bership in The National tion of honor,” said Scott With a portfolio of exclu- guished honorary members 3rd Grade
Society of Collegiate Schol- Mobley, NSCS Executive sive benefits that include include former president Morgan Allen 6th Grade
ars (NSCS), the nation’s Director. “Our scholars access to over a million dol- Jimmy Carter, U.S. Ambas- Vincent Chen Emory Barnes
leading certified honor soci- are some of the best of the lars in scholarships, chapter sador Dr. Robin Renee Asher Cravens Jewel Brokeshoulder
ety for high-achieving first- best who have shown an funds and awards annu- Sanders, the late Senator Aubrie Jones Jackson Pittman
and second-year college unwavering commitment ally, professional develop- John McCain, and former Nickolas Kalb Kirkley Ann Rawls
students with a minimum to academic excellence early ment resources, exclusive U.S. Secretary of Health Reid Worstell
of a 3.0 GPA. in their collegiate journey. tailored content, and lead- and Human Services Don- 4th Grade 7th Grade
These dynamic individuals ership and service experi- na Shalala. Zeina Asad Raelynn Darby
NSCS is an honors orga- embody the NSCS pillars of ences, NSCS is poised to Eli Pryor
nization that invites less scholarship, leadership, and support member growth “We welcome Matthew Andersyn Watson Mollie Lewis
than ten percent of all eligi- service, and many go on and development through- Hall to our community of Molly Wood Eli Pillow
ble students nationwide to to become active contribu- out their academic and col- like-minded, high-achiev-
join the ranks of its diverse tors within their respective legiate journey. ing nationwide scholars,” Allie Reynolds
membership each year. A fields.” Mobley said. Emily Saia
leading interdisciplinary
academic honor society, 5th Grade 8th Grade
Jackson Jaco Anslee Barnes
Ava Allen Loveless
Chase Milano Mary Pillow
Claudia Pittman

Area Digest Briefs

Area announcements for entering the Phillips County ducted via teleconference. of the spring semester and trict court staff can still be made at a later date.
the week of May 13: Courthouse wear a mask. Some court proceedings may for the summer. Registration reached by phone. The Helena-West Helena
resume on May 18. for online summer courses is
For new students enrolling, The Hunt Education Center happening now. The Helena-West Helena Rotary Club has cancelled its
who haven’t had the ACT, will be closed until the end of The Phillips County Exten- Kiwanis Club is cancelling its meetings until further notice.
the Accuplacer Test will be May. sion Office is closed to the The Warfield Concert fea- meetings until further notice. A decision about future meet-
administered May 18-27. public until further notice. turing Sheena Easton that A decision about when to ings will be made at a later
Please contact Vickie Greg- The Helena-West Helena was scheduled for April 2nd resume meetings will be date.
ory at [email protected] Lions Club will not meet until The Freeman Playground in the Lily Peter Auditorium
for an appointment. further notice. will be closed until further has been rescheduled for
notice in accordance with the September 1-2.
Southern Bancorp has Pursuant to an order from declared public health emer-
reopened its Cherry Street the Arkansas Supreme Court, gency and recommendations The Phillips County Dis-
Branch. Its hours will be 9:00 all in-person court appear- for social distancing. trict Court has suspended
am until 4:00 pm Monday ances in the First Judicial hearings and further pro-
through Friday. District are cancelled until at Phillips Community College ceedings until further notice.
least May 15, 2020. All jury of the University of Arkan- Those seeking to pay fines
Phillips County Judge service is suspended until sas will be offering online are encouraged to mail their
Clark Hall has issued an further notice and all other only instruction for the rest payments to the court. Dis-
order requiring that everyone court business will be con-

The Helena World Church WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020 — 5A

True Vine Trenton Baptist Church

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Rev. Walter Debro Jr- Pastor Greater Powerhouse/Adams Temple
FIRST Assembly of God 519 Plaza Street - Alex J. Smith, Min. First Lady-Clinton
1807 Stringtown Rd. St. John M.B. Church Smith S.S. 9:30 am.; W.S. 12 Noon, Tlies. Thurs, Fit, Nightly
Perry Ext., Helena, AR Rev. Walter Debro Jr., Pastor Sun-
Pastor Dwight Miner 338-3882 7:30 pm
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m. day School 9:30 A.M.
Sunday Worship 11:00 A.M. St. Luke COGIC
Hope Church Elaine, Robert Tackett, Min. -
417 E. Baldwin Each Sunday
Pastor Qway Duvall 501-655-0359 S.S. 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service Sundays 10:45 St. Joseph Missionary Baptist - W.S. 11 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun
Postelle
BAPTIST Power House COGIC - 2nd St
Asbury M.B. Church S.S. 10 am.: W.S. 11:30 am. Wed. 6 p.m. Kim Smith, Min., 572-9901
Wallace St. Marvell Rev. Leroy Williams Min., S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
Spring Lake Missionary Baptist & 5 p.m. Tues. 7:30 p.m.
Rev. Gray Asst. S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
S.S 9:30, M.W. 11:00 a.m. Watson Temple Church of God
2nd & 4th Sundays Bible Study Wed. 6:00 Rev. Garland Lee Hwy 49, Lexa

Harmony M.B. Church Greater St. Mary’s Restoration Outreach Tues. Bible Study
801 Airport Road S.S. 9:30 a.m., W.S. 11:00 a.m. Bible Study - Wed. 7:00 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fri. Regular
Services 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Fred Garrison, Min. 572-9342 p.m. Pastor Matthew McKing Sim. S.S. 9:30 to 10:30 Regular Services 10:30 to 1:30 p.m.
S.S. 10 A.M. W.S. 11am & 5pm Wed 7pm
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Evening Services:
Barton Baptist Old Little Rock Phillips County Road 300 Billy Ward, Minister 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
9718 Hwy 85
Pastor: TBA 572-2870 S.S. 10100 am; EPISCOPAL
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. W.S. 11:30 every Sunday Bible Class 7:00 pm - Wednesday St. John Episcopal
Perry & Pecan St.
Beautiful Zion Miss. Baptist St. Paul Missionary Baptist Rev. Ray Brown, 338-8115 W.S. 10:30 a.m„ S.S. 9:00 a.m.
218 Ponotoc 338-3977 Danny Robinson, Min., S.S. 9 a.m.; Corner of Walnut & Adam St. -Amos Newell, Min.,
Allen Temple A.M.E. -
W.S. 10 a.m. S.S. 9:45 am.: W.S. 11 p.m. 120 S. Ashlar SS 9:30 am -10:45 am Worship: 11:00 am
Bible Study 6:30 p.m.-Tuesday
Beulah Missionary Baptist Each Sunday Pastor T.B. Lamb
Onieda - Robert L. Goldsberry, Min S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. St. Peter Missionary Baptist
Old LR Road - Devin Brown, METHODIST
11 a.m. Carter Chapel AME
Min., 338-7164 419 Columbia Deborah Senter, Pastor S.S. 9:30 a.m.;
County Line Baptist S.S. 9:30 am.: W.S. 11:30 a.m. Bible Study: 6:00pm
P.O. Box 273, Marvell, AR 72366 Nate Lawerence, Min., W.S. 11 a.m.
Wednesday followed with every choir rehearsal
829-3260 Elaine United Methodist
S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Second Baptist SBC Pastor William Joe Head W.S. 9:00 am.
3rd & Baldwin St.
Elaine Baptist Church Brother Randy Williamson, First United Methodist -
200 Main St. Elaine Luke Watson/Pastor., 870-827-3469 Senior Pastor., 572-3264 502 Porter 338-7418 Rev. Deborah Head
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6p.m. Wed. 7:00 p.m. S.S. 9:00 a.m.: W.S. 10:00 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m.
S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.
First Baptist M.B. Church Second Baptist -
Comer of Miller & Walnut St., Helena, 338-8652, Park & Hernando St. Lexa United Methodist
Jarvis Smith, Min., 572-9647 Pastor: Kenneth Lee - Cedar - S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m.
Derrick L. Hughes, Pastor S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. NS. Sun., 6:30 p.m.,
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. BC., Tues. 5:00 p.m., Every 1st. Sat., Mo. Mus. 7:30 p.m.

Helena First Baptist Church Second Baptist Church Marvell United Methodist
600 Franklin, Helena Lexa - 113 Mapl & Maine St 572-1525 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Pastor: Kenneth Lee - Hwy. 49 S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.

Cliff Bernard/Pastor., 338-6764 M.W. 11:30 a.m.; Pettis Memorial CMJZ.
S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. Bible Study (First & Third Wednesdays) at 6 p.m. 121 Coranza 572-5046 Pastor William C. Gant

& 6 p.m. Wed. 6:45 p.m. Silver Cloud S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 5 p.m.
206 Riverview James L. Williams, Pastor 338-6822 Sunday Sun. CYF: 5 p.m.
First Baptist School 9:30 , Morning worship 11:00 am, Wednesday night
Ward St., Marvell S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Randy Williams, Pastor Wesley Chapel A.M.E.
Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Center & Wallace St., Marvell W. Simmons, Min., 338-8651
W.S. 11:30 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Every Sundays
Trenton Baptist S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
First Missionary Baptist Church Pastor: Brother Mike Shelley
125 N. Coanza S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. West Helena United Methodist -
109 N. 6th St. 572-2559
Von Daniels, Min., 870-228-5007 Truevine Missionary Baptist Pastor William Joe Head
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 415 W. Garland Dr. Pastor: TBA
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Wed. Bible Class S.S. 9:30 am.; W.S. 11 a.m.
Fourth Street Baptist B.MA
Pastor: Lance Madden SS, 10am; WS, 11am &6pm Wed.- 6 p.m. NAZARENE
West Helena First Church of the Nazarene - 1736 Hwy 49
Adult Bible Study/ Children/Youth Classes 6pm Tucker Grove MB
PC Road 115 Marvell, AR Rev. A1 Ward, Min. 572-9553
Fountain Head M.B. Baptist S.S. 9:30 am W.S. 11:00 am Rev. Earnest Womack Jr.- S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m.
Willis DR Marvell
Pastor Pentecostal Church of Holiness
Dr. James L. Allen, Min. 52 ST. Francis Glenn Jackson, Min., 388-8974 S.S. 10 am.;
870-829-2558 West Acre Baptist Church
S.S. 9:45 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m. Pray meeting Wed. 7:00 W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. United
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; M.W. 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 1st & 3rd
Sundays 6:00 p.m. p.m. PENTECOSTAL
Pentecostal
Galilee Missionary Baptist- West Helena Baptist
206 Adams 702 Plaza St. Porter Kenneth D. Harman, Pastor
S.S. 10 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.
338-3024 S.S. 9:30 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.: W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m.
Pastor Jessie King Apostolic Life Center Church
Zion Hill Baptist - 1335 Hwy 49, Marvell, AR Pastor Leroy Jackson Jr.
Greater First Miss. Baptist 1108 Pecan St. 338-3712 Leroy Harper Sr., Min.,
Comer of Sam and Bonanza St. Arthur Hughes, Min. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
Tues & Thurs 7 p.m.
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, Bible Study Thurs 7:30 p.m.
Lambrook Baptist
827-3918 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. AR 72367 Cleburne Ave. Pres. Church
S.S. 10:30am W.S. 11:30am 8th & Cleburne St 572-2422
Lexa Baptist S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 9:30 am.
213 Cedar St.
Pastor: TBA 572-6533 CATHOLIC PRESBYTERIAN For more information on a sponsorship of
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. St. Mary’s Catholic First Presbyterian Church this church directory
& 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. 629 Porter St - Helena 338-3021 - W.S. 10:30 a.m.
123 Columbia Please contact Wally Burchett at: Wally@
Morning Grove Missi. Baptist 338-6990 - Sun. Mass: 10 a.m. 7TH DAY ADVENTIST burchettmedia.com
Hwy 44 - Elder Robert Davi, Pastor, 572-0667 S.S. 10:00 Seventh Day Adventist Church or call 910-528-0244
a.m.; W.S. 12:00 noon every Sun. Bible Class every Tues. CHRISTIAN Hwy. 49, Bill Neptune, Min. -W.S. Sat 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.
First Christian Pastor Jeny Kenyon, 572-9141 This local church directory is made
Morning Star Baptist possible by these supporting busi-
885 S. Biscoe 338-6727 Carruth St. - Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. Faith Lutheran Church nesses that are positioned around
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 1st & S.S. 10 a.m.: W.S. 11 a.m.; E.S. 5 p.m. 4525 North Washington Forrest City, AR 72335 Earl D. these page. The basic church listings
3rd Sun Rev. Larry Edwards, Pastor are provided at no charge to all our
Bible Study: Wed. 6:30 p.m Burhhart, Deacon area churches. If your church is not
Mount Oliver Miss. Baptist listed or an information change is
Onieda - Moses Tillman Sr., Min. CHURCH OF CHRIST OTHER needed, please contact Andrew Bagley
S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 12 Noon every 2nd Sun. Hicks United Church of Christ Greater Miracle Temple -
Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. 228 No. 2nd St Bro. Willie Manuel, Min. at [email protected]
Mount Tabor Miss. Baptist S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 9:00 a.m. S.S. 9:30; W.S. 11:00 Tuesday Bible Study 7:30-9:00 p.m.
1160 Holly & Adams Streets Robert Kinchen, Pastor 338-
Twin City Church of Christ Gods House “A Safe Place to Come To” Outreach Ministries,
7029 Bobby Baker, Min. 572-1215 Inc. -
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.
Pastor: Elder Robert Davis 9th Street & Plaza 815 Plaza
Tues. 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tues. Southland Church of Christ Street West Helena AR 72390 870-753-4050 870-995-3533
Bro. Derek Wilson, Minister 5625 Hwy 242 West I Lexa, AR
New Haven Missionary Baptist mobile Church Services Every Sunday:
Rev. Rodney D. Corbin, Pastor 404 W Street West Helena, 72355 S.S. 10am - W.S. 1 lam 572-2240 S.S. 9:30 am
AR 72390 S.S. 9:30 a.m.- W.S. 11:00 a.m. - Prayer, Mon. 6
CHURCH OF GOD Morning Worship: 11:00 am Every Tuesday even. Bible
p.m., B.S., Wed. 7 p.m. Ph. 870.572.6314 Church of God - 1736 Hwy 49 Gene Rutledge, Min., Teachings 6:00 pm Every 2nd & 4th Sunday after service
Lords Supper Free Food Pantry schedule: 1st Tuesday &
572-2099
S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. 3rd Tuesday Call Pastor 870-572-0667

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of God of Prophecy House of the Lord Church -
Jackson & Holly • Billy G. Williams, Min., 338-9095 S.S. 210N.9TH 8365 Phillips 300.

9:45 a.m.; Pastor: Doris Smith, 572-7587 J.L. Sanders 572-2469 or Bill Home 572-5679
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.
Delta Fellowship -
New Light Baptist Elaine Church of God 276 Richmond Hill Dr, W.Helena
522 Arkansas Dan Wessell, Pastor Chris Richey, Pastor., Sunday 10:30 am 870-572-1120
S.S. 10:00 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m.
Andre K. Valley, Min., 338-8677 True Gospel Church -
S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. Living Water Ministry 542 Cooper St., West Helena Tony Dyce, Pastor.,
Bible Study 6:30 pm Wednesday 227 N. 8th St. West Helena Judy Carter, Pastor 572-5327
870-572-9651
New Zion Missionary Baptist - S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Sunday 10:00 am-12 noon.
225 Plaza W.S. 11 am & 6 pm.
Wed. Bible Study: 7 p.m. Sun, Evening 6pm-till,
L.A. Gamble, Min., 572-2159 Wed. 7pm-till.
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. 2nd & 3rd Sun. B.S. 2nd New Beginning Church
South Seven Church of the Living God
Wed. 700 Park Ave West Helena, AR 72390 (870) 572-7188
Audie Richardson Sr., - Pastor Pastor Jenkins P.S. 7-7:30 Wednesday B.S. 7:30-8:30
Pleasant Grove Miss. Baptist
Hwy. 316 Kenion Williams, Min. CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Wednesday
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. Christ Temple- S.S. 11am - 1pm Every 2nd Tuesday

Salem M.B.Church - Franklin & Jefferson, Helena Supt. Alex J. Smith, Pastor; Food Pantry Giveaway
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; NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Sr. SS 9:00 am, MS 10:30 am, YPWW 5:00 pm. Faith Outreach Church -
Evening Service 6:00 pm, Wednesday Prayer & 1430 Springdale Rd.
St.John Missionary Baptist-
Perry ext., Helena S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Bible Band 7:00 pm, Jim D. Harrison,Pastor -572- LORD W.S. 10 a.m.
Holy Communion-Third Sundays Mid-Week Service (Wed.) 7 p.m.

6A — WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020 Features The Helena World

Recipe of the Week: STRAWBERRY LOVERS PIE

TOP APRIL EMPLOYEE NAMED Making the 2020 Census
count in Phillips County

Ann Suddath is April’s Partners Bank Employee of the Month. Ann has been at the Contributed respond online or by gov.
bank for 22 years. Currently, she works at the bank’s headquarters on Cherry Street phone in English or 12 You can use the Cen-
after previously serving at the West Branch. She is widowed with two children. Sud- HELENA WORLD other languages. There
dath has two dogs, loves gardening and is also a licensed massage therapist. Contrib- are also 59 non-English sus ID from your invi-
uted Photo Every 10 years in the language guides and tation or provide your
United States as man- videos (plus American address when you
dated by the U.S Con- Sign Language) avail- respond. Then, please
stitution, a decennial able on 2020census.gov make sure your friends,
census is conducted ensuring over 99% of family and social net-
that determines who U.S. households can works know about the
is counted and where respond online in their importance of respond-
they are counted. preferred language. It ing and encourage
has never been easier to them to complete their
The U.S. Census respond on your own census. Responding
Bureau has worked — all without having now will minimize the
diligently since 2010 to to meet a census taker. need for a census taker
ensure that responding This is really impor- to follow up and visit
to the 2020 Census is tant with the current your home later this
easy, safe and impor- health and safety guid- year.
tant because it is key to ance being provided by
shaping the future of national, state and local Some households
communities. health authorities. — in areas less likely
to respond online —
Census statistics are When you respond: have already received
used to determine the • Respond for where a paper questionnaire
number of seats each you live as of April 1, along with their first
state holds in the U.S. 2020. invitation. Households
House of Representa- • Include everyone that have not respond-
tives and informs legis- who usually lives and ed online or by phone
lative district boundar- sleeps in your home will receive a paper
ies. They also inform as of April 1, even if questionnaire April
how hundreds of bil- they are staying some- 8-16. 
lions of dollars in pub- where else temporarily.
lic funds are allocated This includes relatives, For more informa-
by state, local and fed- friends, roommates tion, visit 2020census.
eral lawmakers to com- and anyone else who gov.  
munities for public ser- lives and sleeps in your
vices and infrastructure home most of the time Please note: Based on
like hospitals, emer- — even children under continuing assessments
gency services, schools age five and babies of guidance from feder-
and bridges each year born on or before April al, state and local health
over the next 10 years. 1, even if they are still authorities, the Census
in the hospital. Bureau is suspending
Almost 33% of house- • Count college stu- 2020 Census field oper-
holds responded to the dents where they live ations to April 15, 2020.
2020 Census in Phil- while attending school.
lips County, Arkansas If they live on cam- The Census Bureau
since invitations began pus in university/col- is taking this step to
arriving in mailboxes lege housing such as help protect the health
March 12-20. This can dorms or fraternity/ and safety of the Amer-
be compared to 46.2% sorority houses, they ican public, Census
who have responded in will be counted by Bureau employees, and
the nation. school officials and do everyone who will go
not need to respond. through the hiring pro-
Response rates are However, if they live cess for temporary cen-
updated in the map off campus in private sus taker positions. The
daily seven days a week housing or apartments, Census Bureau contin-
at https://2020census. they should respond to ues to evaluate all 2020
gov/en/response- the census on their own Census field operations
rates.html so that the using their off-campus and will communicate
public can see how well address even if they are any further updates as
their community is currently staying else- soon as possible.
doing compared to the where.
nation and other areas. • Find additional The 2020 Census is
answers about “Who to open for self-response
The Census Bureau is Count” at 2020census. online at 2020census.
strongly encouraging gov, over the phone
the public to respond to at 844.330.2020 (Eng-
the 2020 Census online lish) and 844.468.2020
using a desktop com- (Spanish) and by paper
puter, laptop, smart- through the mail.
phone or tablet. You can

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020 — 1B

Special Prosecutor spending for Librace, A HOMECOMING
Friedberg cases continues to rise

By Andrew Bagley Va l l e y “quite liti- only Hel-
has been gious.” e n a - We s t
HELENA WORLD forced to Librace
recuse has previ-
Prosecuting cases from cases ously run Helena
involving for Presi- attorney
against David Librace and Friede- dent of and former
David Friedeberg in Phil- berg and the United
lips County District Court Librace, State and State Rep-
resentative
continues to get more Friedeberg who is also Librace Mayor of Jimmie
expensive as the Helena-
West Helena City Coun- known as Helena- L. Wilson
Roy Allen West Hel- agreed to
cil appropriated an addi- Cole and Roy Helton, due ena. He also filed law- Valley perform
to pending complaints suits in the past to have
tional $10000 for a special that have been filed by at presidential candidates those
prosecutor to handle the least one of them against Marco Rubio and Ted
multiple cases involving Valley with the Arkansas Cruz removed from the duties. In the words of
Committee on Profession- Arkansas ballot question- Mayor Kevin Smith, “Mr.
the pair. al Conduct. ing their citizenship. Wilson was the only attor-
The council was being The number of cases After sending out
asked to appropriate the involving either Librace approximately seventy ney who would step up
or Friedeberg has grown letters seeking interest in and handle these cases.”
additional funds because quite lengthy. Valley serving as the deputy city Librace and Friedeberg Amos Bryant, a Helena-West Helena native, has
City Treasurer Derrick described the men as attorney for these cases, returned home to rejoin the ranks of the Helena-West
Turner pointed out that were arrested earlier this Helena Police Department. Bryant, who has experi-
year after failing to show ence that includes working in Forrest city and Helena-
the line item to fund those up for court. The arrest West Helena, was sworn in last week. He is shown here
fees in this year’s bud- with Police Chief Patrick Smith (right) and new Assistant
get was nearing exhaus- was made during the exe- Police Chief James Mayfield (left). Contributed Photo
cution of a search warrant
tion. City Attorney Andre at their residence.

Young awarded Milli Mills Scholarship NEW CADET NAMED

By Terri Ann Hall Marvell-Elaine High School Senior Isaiah Young is the of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Keith Thomas (center) was recently sworn in as a new
recipient of the Milli Mills Academic Scholarship.  Terri Ann (UAPB) in Speech and cadet in the Helena-West Helena Police Department.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Hall/Photo Credit Theater with a concentra- He is shown here with HWH Police Chief Patrick Smith
tion in Communication in (right) and HWH Mayor Kevin Smith (left) shortly after
Marvell-Elaine High The scholarship award Milli Mills attended the 1988 and holds a Master of the ceremony. Contributed Photo
School Senior Isaiah Young is normally $500, but that Marvell-Elaine before the Arts Degree in Organiza-
is the recipient of the Milli is not the case this year. school consolidation with tional Management. She 2020 UA GRADUATE
Mills Academic Scholar- “Last year the scholar- Elaine School.   While in is a published author and
ship.  This is a scholarship ship was $500. We did not seventh grade at Mar- a prolific writer for Exam-
awarded to a graduate mention to the Superin- vell Middle School, Mills iner.com. She is also an
who has outstanding aca- tendent, but this year we received the ‘Outstand- actress, choreographer,
demic achievement and increased the scholarship a ing Performance’ award motivational speaker and
plans to major in the field little bit due to COVID-19 in English, helping her philanthropist.
of Broadcast/Communica- to $600,” explained Milli to realize her talent in
tions, or any other depart- Mills, CEO/Founder of writing. Mills went on Mills feels strongly about
ments related to Fine Arts Millhouse Entertainment/ to receive a Bachelor of the importance of youth
or Entertainment. He is Millhouse Records. Arts from the University educational enrichment,
the son of Teresa Young of explaining “No child
Marvell. should have to forfeit any
opportunity to obtain a
“Isaiah Young is one of good education or a chance
district’s most promising to attain his or her goals
scholars. He serves as or dreams due to finan-
the Class of 2020 Presi- cial restraints or opportu-
dent.  He had been instru- nity limits within a geo-
mental in creating our graphical area. Although,
Senior Breakfast and col- our organization is a 501
laboration of the Senior (C) (3) Nonprofit Organi-
Trip with Brinkley School zation that specializes in
District and their Superin- enhancing artistic devel-
tendent Brenda Poole.  He opment of youth through
is a leader, a scholar, an educational awareness of
athlete, and a role model to the Arts/Entertainment
MEHS underclass men. We industry, our focus is to
are proud of him and cel- also give back to commu-
ebrate him and his gather- nities where gifted and
ing of the Milli Mills schol- talented youth are often
arship.   Mustang Pride!!!” overlooked.”
exclaimed Superintendent
Henry Anderson.

Phillips
County now
100 years old

Phillips County turned 100 Tyson Morris, a native of Helena-West Helena, recently
years old this past Friday. graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fay-
Due to COVID-19 restric- etteville with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports
tions, county officials have Management. Tyson, who plays wide receiver for the
postponed celebrations Razorbacks, will begin work on his Masters degree
of the milestone. Shown while continuing to play football this fall. Morris is the
in this photo is the origi- son of Isaiah and Synetra Morris of Fayetteville and is
nal Phillips County Court- the grandson of School Board Member Loistyne Burrell
house, which was replaced of Helena-West Helena. Contributed Photo
by our current Courthouse
in 1914. Photo Courtesy
of Helena Museum

2B — WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020 Special Feature The Helena World

Statement of caution released
regarding Centennial site

Staff Reports however, wallow in sor-
row. It is time to pick up
HELENA WORLD the pieces and save what-
ever can be saved. And
U. S. District Judge Bri- that is what the Centen-
an Miller, a member of nial Church Foundation
the Centennial Founda- is attempting to do.”
tion Board of Directors,
issued a written state- He also announced
ment Friday afternoon the hiring of a structural
asking the general public engineer to determine
to stay away from the the future of the site and
site for their own safety the remaining structure.
and announced the hir- He said, “This organiza-
ing of a structural engi- tion, which was formed
neer to determine what, in 2018, has hired a struc-
if any, parts of the build- tural engineer to deter-
ing could be saved. mine how to salvage as
much as we can. We are
He wrote, “In 1911, paying to have a fence
Abraham Miller wrote installed around the
that Centennial Bap- building and are devel-
tist Church “traveled oping a plan for Cen-
a thorny road” before tennial’s future. At the
Reverend E.C. Morris moment, however, we
became its pastor. Mor- inform the public that
ris, however, developed the building is extremely
Centennial into ‘one of dangerous. The engineer
the greatest church orga- advises that it could col-
nizations in the world.’ lapse at any moment.
And, the new building ‘is Therefore it is very
one of the finest church important that everyone
edifices and auditoriums stay back from the build-
owned by the Negro race ing. We thank you for
anywhere in this coun- your cooperation.”
try.’”
The Centennial Foun-
He continued, “While dation acquired the
my great-grandfather property just over a year
Abraham looked upon ago after it had fallen
the church building with into substantial disrepair
wonder, 109 years later, while it was owned by
I look upon it with sad- the E. C. Morris Founda-
ness. This is because the tion, which had Phyllis
Easter storm knocked Hammonds as its Execu-
down the house that tive Director and regis-
Morris built and Cen- tered agent.
tennial again travels a
thorny road. We cannot,

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Robert Kinchen

Robert Kinchen was born on October ton and Chicago, but his heart of Detroit, Michigan; two broth- vice for Family & Close Friends Pastor

31, 1955 to Ezekiel Kinchen (deceased) eventually brought him back to ers, Ezekiel Kinchen, Jr. of Little Robert E. Kinchen, 64, of Helena- West

and Essie Lee Kinchen (deceased), in Helena to practice law as a solo Rock, Arkansas and Joe Nathan Helena will be Monday, May 11, 2020 at

Helena, Arkansas. He was the youngest practitioner. Robert worked dili- (Corless) Kinchen of Pine Bluff, 1:00 PM

child in a family of eight children. gently as the owner of Kinchen Arkansas. Robert leaves a host 1636 PC RD 241, Lexa, AR, 72355

Robert accepted Christ at an early Law Firm, while at the same of nephews, nieces, cousins, with Pastor Andre Valley delivering the

age. time serving as Senior Pastor of and many friends, especially eulogy.

He graduated from Central High Mount Tabor Baptist Church. Linda Hall of Memphis, Tennes- Memorial Tax Deductible Donations

School, in West Helena, Arkansas in Robert departed this life Thurs- see. can be made to the Michelle Wilson

1973. Robert continued his college edu- day, May 7, 2020. Robert was preceded in death Endowment in Honor of Robert Kinchen

cation at Harvard University, where he He leaves to cherish three Kinchen by his parents, sister, Mary Lean @ www.arcf.org/rkinchen or mailed to:
also attended and graduated from the sisters, Laly B. (Lonzo) Hud- Kinchen and brother, Sammie Arkansas Community Foundation, Rob-

Harvard School of Law. son of Chicago, Illinois; John Lee Kinchen. ert Kinchen Memorial, 5 Allied Drive,

Robert worked at law firms in Bos- Ester Kinchen and Ruthie Baker, both Limited Attendance Graveside Ser- Suite 51110, Little Rock, AR 72202

Brenda Hoover

Brenda Hoover, 64, of Helena, Arkan- ert Trent, Curtis Hoover, Gunner husband, Jimmy Hoover; par- Center for Disease Control it is rec-

sas passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020. Trent and Madison Hartsell; two ents; two sisters, Darlene Rog- ommended that gatherings should not

She was born December 17, 1955 in great-grandchildren; five sisters, ers and Inez Pruitt; two broth- exceed 10 people; therefore, at this time

Marianna, Arkansas to the late Esterine Donna Henderson of Jonesboro, ers, Claudie Smith and Charles we will not be posting funeral dates and

and Ed Smith. Arkansas, Sue Laxson (Rueben) Smith; nephew, Jason Laxson. times in order to limit the risk of spread-

She is of the Baptist faith and devoted Pocola, Oklahoma, Dorothy Wil- Pallbearers are Curtis Hoover, ing COVID-19. We apologize for any

her life being a wife, mother and grand- son of Texas and Ester Coving- Robert Trent, Gunner Trent, Seth inconvenience this may cause.

mother. ton (Bit) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; Wiggins, Michael Bridges, Justin Services will be directed by Roller-

She is survived by her son, Brad brother, Tony Smith of Pocola, Kilpatrick, Jagger Morgan and Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena,

Hoover of Helena, Arkansas; daughter, Arkansas; a slew of nieces, neph- Zac Graves. (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends

Holly Hoover (fiancé Tim Ballard) of Hel- ews, cousins, family and friends. Carlson Due to guidelines issued from may sign the online guestbook at www.

ena, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Rob- She is preceded in death by her the federal government and the rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Thelma Brewington Murphy

Thelma Brewington Murphy, 100, Delta State Bank. After Earl’s death to organize fun activities for family Debbie Murphy of Orem, UT, Sherry

passed away May 7, 2020 at Stella in January 1960, Thelma moved and friends. (Doug) Duncan of Highland, UT, and

Manor Nursing Home in Russellville, to Conway, AR to attend Arkansas Thelma was preceded in death by Ernie (Sally) Murphy of Senatobia,

Arkansas. State Teachers College, graduating her daughter and son-in-law, Nora MS. Stepson Robert (Butch) Murphy

Thelma Lorraine Brewington was with honors in 1963. She taught in and W.A. Crawford. She is survived and step-grandson Todd Feemster

born October 14, 1919, at Patterson, the Conway, Little Rock and Helena by her daughter, Linda (Thomas) preceded her in death.

MO, to the late Richard and Lula school districts. She earned a Mas- Tyler of Russellville, AR, and grand- A private burial will be held at Maple

Brewington. She is predeceased by ter degree from ASTC in 1965. She sons, Chris (Angie) Crawford of Lam- Hill cemetery in Helena, AR.

all her siblings, Myrtle, Mabel Ran- married Earl Feemster of Helena, bert, MS, Ray (Jessica) Crawford Memorials may be made to:

dolph Engelken, Richard Brewington, AR in 1969, and during the next 19 of Lambert, MS, Tad (Valerie) Tyler • St. Jude Children’s Hospital in

Jr., Howard Brewington, and H.D. years she would add to her family his of Fayetteville, AR, and Aaron Tyler Memphis TN ALSAC/St. Jude  Chil-

(Derek) Brewington. She grew up son, Don (Sue) and their children, of Highlands Ranch, CO. Her great dren’s Research Hospital, 501  St.

on a family farm in Wayne County, Todd, Shawn and Shannon. They grandchildren are Chandler and Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

MO, and graduated from high school enjoyed traveling and camping, par- Hayden Crawford of Marks, MS and • Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1

in St. Louis, MO. She married Aaron ticularly with their Good Sam’s Club Caroline Crawford of Lambert, MS. Children’s Way, Little Rock, AR 72202

Earl Chilton in 1939, and they later until his death in February 1988. In She had many beloved nieces and The family would like to extend a

had two daughters, Nora Lou and 1991, Thelma married Earl Murphy nephews with whom she visited dur- special thank you to the staff at Stella

Linda Earline. During World War II, of Helena, AR where they lived until ing the annual family reunions at Manor for their kind, compassionate

Earl worked on the Great Alaskan moving to Russellville in 2005. They Sam A. Baker State Park in Wayne and loving care given to our mother

Highway, and Thelma was a home- were members of The Church of County, MO. and grandmother over the last two

maker. Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints She combined her children with her years.

After the war, they moved to Elaine, (Mormon). He died in 2014. Over her stepchildren and their families into Arrangements are under the direc-

AR, where Earl owned a sawmill lifetime Thelma was an avid reader, one big family. Surviving her are step- tion of Roller-Cox Funeral Home

and later worked for White River gardener, seamstress and quilter. children Don (Sue) Feemster of Quit- (479) 754-2201. Online guestbook

Drainage, and Thelma worked for She loved to travel, and she was first man, AR, Kathie (Tom) Hunter and www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

Reflections of the Past: THE RIVERS AND THE RIDGE

By Patty Smith cross and held the first circum- against the French. The sketch of the Mallard. His and while no records were
Christian service west of the stances fort was a large structure book, “Birds of America” kept of either journey, it is
REFLECTIONS OF THE PAST Mississippi. dictate with officer’s quarter, bar- was a favorite throughout highly probable since flat-
that there racks, a hospital, a powder Europe and America. boats only averaged trav-
Old Man River! Men One hundred and thirty most like- magazine, bake houses, and eling sixty-six miles per
have lauded her, cursed her, years later, Marquette and ly were, warehouses. In 1739, the In 1828, and again in day that he and his partner
and tolerated her. Songs Joliet traveled the Missis- their French destroyed the fort 1831, Abraham Lincoln tra- stopped at least once in our
have been written about sippi, making camp at the accounts to keep England and their versed the Mississippi Riv- small town of Helena, or
her, stories told about her, mouth of the St. Francis Riv- were lost allies from gaining access. er from the Ohio River to the nearby village of Utica
and dreams built around er during their exploration over time. New Orleans. He had been in the St. Francis National
her. She is as infamous as for the French of the lands Smith By 1738, By 1797, the first settlers hired to assist Allen Gentry, Forest.
any American hero, and between the Great Lakes to the French had come, but there were whose father was sending
yet the ridge that she paral- the Gulf of Mexico. Mar- were others who would visit our supplies to New Orleans There were others, whose
lels and nestles against is quette noted in his journal defending their new ter- homes and villages along by flatboat. According to names have scattered like
“terra incognito”. Man can that the fires of the ridge ritory under the guidance the Mississippi. In 1820 and “Lincoln in New Orleans”, the sands of time, but Hel-
tell you about our Missis- were much less prolific than of Jean-Baptiste Bienville.. 1822, James Audubon, fron- by James Klotter, the young ena, our ridge and our riv-
sippi River, but few men those De Soto had seen, with Bienville was appointed tier naturalist and paint- men often docked their flat- ers are rife with nostalgic
know of the rich history of thousands of Indians having four times as the governor er, visited what was now boat at night and during history, and it won’t be long
Crowley’s Ridge and the St lost their lives to warfare, of the new territory of Lou- known as the Arkansas Ter- storms to avoid the danger- before the chapters of this
Francis River. Boats and fes- and the diseases of small- isiana. He and his troops ritory. He spent a month ous snags in the river. They book are lost, written only
tival fans come and go, and pox, plague, and influenza built Fort St. Francis at the studying the birds of our preferred to stop at locations in historical quarterlies and
our young people seek their brought by Europeans in mouth of the St. Francis area in 1822, and discov- where villages and towns newspapers, both long ago
fortune in other places, but 1541. In 1681, Marquette’s River, guarding both the St. ered the Willow Flycatcher. were located, often visiting placed among discarded
most leave missing chapters journal was published in Francis River and Missis- It was also in our fair vil- with the town folks and tak- items in a dusty attic. It is
of the saga. Paris and included the first sippi River from the English lage where he gathered the ing advantage of the local a history worth telling, a
map known to depict the and the Chickasaw, who materials from a Mallard establishments. Lincoln history worth repeating to
The first European to set entire Mississippi River had allied with the English Duck he had killed to cre- was quite young at the time every generation, and a his-
foot in our land was Her- and the lands surrounding ate a lifelike model for his and was thus an unknown, tory worth commerating.
nando Desoto in 1541. Most her. It was this map that
historians now believe he gave historians insight into
landed at Sunflower Land- various locations along Mis-
ing in Mississippi, trav- sissippi River where Mar-
eled up the Mississippi to quette and Joliet stopped
Council Bend (Memphis) by during their journey.
flatboat and then began his
exploration of the territory. Just ten years after Mar-
In his journal, he noted the quette and Joliet, Chevalier
hundreds of cooking fires de La Salle visited with the
that dotted the top of the Indians at the mouth of the
bluffs. It is said that he met St. Francis. It was during this
with the Pacaha Indians at voyage that La Salle claimed
Helena who took him and all the land for France and
his crew to the tallest bluff called it the Territory of
in the territory at the time. Louisiana, after French king,
This bluff, which was sacred Louis XIV. It was not only
ground to the Pacaha, was an amazing feat, but also
located between Perry and probably had as much, if
Porter Streets, and Franklin not more, influence in shap-
and Columbia, where First ing the American story than
Baptist Church of Helena any other chapter in our his-
now stands. Tradition has tory. If there were others
it that this was the locale who visited our village, and
where he raised his large

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2020SALUTE TO THE CLASS OF

Congratulations
HWH CHS Class of 2020

$3,017,600

In Scholarships over 4 years!

The most recorded ever in The HWHSD!

Zykea Armstrong Kaley Gladney Caprice Johnson Kevin Pringle
Alexia Austin Kennedy Goldsberry Martaveus Johnson Aashia Riley
Amod Bailey Gian Roberts
Abraham Grant Devon Jones Angel Sanders
Shaniya Baylark Chastity Green Kadarrian Jones Thomas Seals
Kirstin Benson JaKevious Sheard
Cornelius Borum Tara Green Tamia Jones Kyron Smith
Malek Bowman Jayla Greer Troy Kirby Skyla Speed
Brianna Guy Carlo Spencer
Alberneisha Brewer Dankevian Hampton Marreon Kones Ja’Vorious Stephens
Tyeisha Bridget Shiketra Hardison Za’kyron Mathews Shonta Swearengen
Alton Brimley Jaya Hardrick Keshawn McCarter Kyland Terry
Dewitt Burrell Caldreekious Harrell Johnathon McFarland Kennede Thomas
Tarrious Carr Destiny Harrell Moneeka Tilson
Alexis Carroll Xavier Harrell Jamarius McGee Deandre Tucker
Shimetria Carter Sean Harris Corlunda McGinister Christopher Walker
Dajae Chamblis Nathaniel Harvey Terrell Wallace
Tashaun Hawkins Brian Miller Andreuneka Webster
Shuntauna Cheataum Jordan Heard Malique Miller Andrew Webster
Bakarius Collier Willie Henry Kyleen Milton Christopher Whorton
Karla Dewberry Alexavier Holbrook Jatoria Mitchell Daitrion Wilson
Jakyra Dixon Au’briana Hood Jada Monroe Tannisha Winningham
Dyvante Eaton Quenton House Viola Ndiaye Justin Womack
Shaunterrious Hubbard Jamesha Neal
Ceddrika Edwards Zykaria Hubbard
Korey Edwards Shapaula Jackson John Oliver
Suazell Farmer William Jackson Jeffery Oxner
John Foreman Daylan Perry
Distynii Givens German Pirtle

Sky Porter
Briana Pringle

Congrats, you did it! But remember that the hard work has just begun! -Superintendent Linda English

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CHS GRADUATING CLASS OF 2020

CHS Honor
Graduates
2020

Provided by CHS CHS Graduates. Photo Submission

Central High School Provided by CHS Bakarius Collier Jaya Hardrick Devon Jones Jeffery Oxner
Honor Graduates Karla Dewberry Caldreekious Harrell Kadarrian Jones Daylan Perry
Zykea Armstrong German Pirtle
Valedictorian: Alexia Austin Jakyra Dixon Destiny Harrell Tamia Jones
Briana Pringle Amod Bailey Dyvante Eaton Xavier Harrell Troy Kirby Sky Porter
Ceddrika Edwards Marreon Kones Briana Pringle
Salutatorian: Shaniya Baylark Korey Edwards Sean Harris Za’kyron Mathews Kevin Pringle
Tamia Jones Kirstin Benson Suazell Farmer Nathaniel Harvey Keshawn McCarter Aashia Riley
Cornelius Borum John Foreman Tashaun Hawkins Johnathon McFarland Gian Roberts
Honor Graduates: Malek Bowman Distynii Givens Jamarius McGee Angel Sanders
Tyeisha Bridget Alberneisha Brewer Kaley Gladney Jordan Heard Corlunda McGinister Thomas Seals
Jakyra Dixon Tyeisha Bridget Kennedy Goldsberry Willie Henry Brian Miller JaKevious Sheard
Korey Edwards Alton Brimley Abraham Grant Alexavier Holbrook Malique Miller Kyron Smith
Jayla Greer Dewitt Burrell Chastity Green Au’briana Hood Kyleen Milton
Brianna Guy Tarrious Carr Quenton House Jatoria Mitchell Skyla Speed
Alexis Carroll Tara Green Shaunterrious Hubbard Jada Monroe Carlo Spencer
Tashaun Hawkins Shimetria Carter Jayla Greer Zykaria Hubbard Viola Ndiaye Ja’Vorious Stephens
Tamia Jones Dajae Chamblis Brianna Guy Shapaula Jackson Jamesha Neal Shonta Swearengen
Shuntauna Cheataum Dankevian Hampton William Jackson John Oliver
Marreon Kones Shiketra Hardison Caprice Johnson
Jatoria Mitchell Martaveus Johnson

Viola Ndiaye
Sky Porter

Briana Pringle
Gian Roberts
Kyland Terry

CHS Graduates Ninety-Eight

By Andrew Bagley mountable challenges and did Jaya Hardrick, Caldreeki-

Publisher the necessary work to become ous Harrell, Destiny Harrell,

the most memorable graduat- Xavier Harrell, Sean Harris,

ing class.” Nathaniel Harvey, Jordan

In a year filled with chal- Brianna Pringle heads the Heard, Willie Henry, Alexavi-

lenges and disappointments group of high achievers as er Holbrook, Au’briana Hood,

ranging from never sitting the Valedictorian followed by Quenton House, Shaunterri-

in the classrooms of a new Tamia Jones as the group’s ous Hubbard, Zykaria Hub-

building they were supposed Salutatorian. Twelve other bard, Shapaula Jackson,

to open to not having a Prom students were honor grad- William Jackson, Caprice

or a traditional graduation uates. They were: Tyeisha Johnson, Martaveus John-

ceremony, the Helena-West Bridget, Jakyra Dixon, Korey son, Devon Jones, Kadarrian

Helena Central High School Edwards, Jayla Greer, Bri- Jones, Troy Kirby, Za’kyron

Class of 2020 still set a record anna Guy, Tashaun Haw- Mathews,

amount for college scholar- kins, Marreon Kones, Jatoria Keshawn McCarter, John-

ships awarded to its 98 mem- Mitchell, Viola Ndiaye, Sky athon McFarland, Jamarius

bers. Porter, Gian Roberts, and McGee, Corlunda McGinister,

With 100% of the class Kyland Terry. Brian Miller, Malique Miller,

accepted either into postsec- Other Cougars in this year’s Kyleen Milton, Jada Monroe,

ondary education or the mili- class were: Zykea Armstrong, Jamesha Neal, John Oliver,

tary, the Helena-West Helena Alexia Austin, Amod Bailey, Jeffery Oxner, Daylan Perry,

School District announced Shaniya Baylark, Kirstin Ben- German Pirtle, Kevin Pring-

last week that the members of son, Cornelius Borum, Malek le, Aashia Riley, Angel Sand-

the group had been awarded Bowman, Alberneisha Brewer, ers, Thomas Seals, JaKev-

$3,017,600 in scholarships at Alton Brimley, Dewitt Burrell, ious Sheard, Kyron Smith,

institutions of higher learn- Tarrious Carr, Alexis Car- Skyla Speed, Carlo Spencer,

ing. That amount is the most roll, Shimetria Carter, Dajae Ja’Vorious Stephens, Shonta

awarded in one year in the Chamblis, Shuntauna Cheat- Swearengen, Kennede Thom-

history of the school. aum, Bakarius Collier, Kar- as, Moneeka Tilson, Deandre

HWHSD Superintendent la Dewberry, Dyvante Eaton, Tucker, Christopher Walker,

Linda English expressed grat- Ceddrika Edwards, Suazell Terrell Wallace, Andreuneka

itude for their perseverance Farmer, John Foreman, Dis- Webster, Andrew Webster,

through a very difficult set tynii Givens Kaley Gladney, Christopher Whorton, Daitri-

of circumstances. “The CHS Kennedy Goldsberry, on Wilson

Class of 2020 did not waver Abraham Grant, Chastity Tannisha Winningham, and

during the COVID-19 crisis. Green, Tara Green, Dankevian Justin Womack

Instead, they faced insur- Hampton, Shiketra Hardison,

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Dunigan and Sierra Top Desoto

Class of 2020

By Terri Ann Hall of Randy and Carmen (DeSo- The 2020 Senior Class Pres- daughter of Bart (1989) and

Contributing Writer to Class of 1996) Dunigan, and ident is Gracie Davis Pryor. Brooke (1993) Christine and

the granddaughter of Ron- She is the daughter of Don- Grand Legacy of David Brooks

ald and Martha Dunigan and ny and Shanna Pryor (DeSoto Griffin (1973) and Patricia

DeSoto School is excited to Wanda Robertson. RaeAnn Class of 1991) and the grand- Ann Storey (1974), Cameron

announce the completion of plans to attend PCCUA and daughter of Danny and Fran- is the son of Paige Von Kanel

all requirements for the Class major in Biology. After which, ces Vondran, Ray and Gayle (1993) and Zoe is the daughter

of 2020. Cade Carnathan, she plans to transfer to get Chism, and the late Connie of Amy Ward (1992).

Bay Brooks Christine, Ken- her bachelor’s degree and pos- Vondran. Gracie plans to The Valedictorian, Saluta-

dall Cunningham, RaeAnn sibly attend Medical school. attend the Mississippi State torian and the Honor Grad-

Dunigan, Brent Holt, Dannah RaeAnn has been involved in University and major in Busi- uates will wear medals. The

Newsom, Bailey Pickle, Gra- many ways at DeSoto. Some ness. Gracie has been very Legacy Graduates will wear

cie Pryor, John Parker Ruth, activities include basketball, involved at DeSoto. Some of red stoles with their name and

Jaden Sierra, Cameron Von track, football manager, quiz her activities include basket- the name of their parent(s)

Kanel, Zoe Ward and Dalton bowl and Spanish club. She ball, softball, cheerleading, who graduated from DeSoto

Yarbrough are the students in has been on the Headmaster’s Student Council, Honor Soci- monogrammed on them, and

the Senior Class. List (all As) 9-12th grades. ety, Fire Marshal, Christian all Honor Society members

Special honorees recognized The Salutatorian for the Club, attending Girls State (Valedictorian, Salutatorian

in this class are Valedictorian Class of 2020, Jaden Joann and making A-B Honor Roll. and Honor Graduates) will

RaeAnn Dunigan, Salutatori- Sierra is the daughter of Kel- This class had many stu- wear gold cords.

an Jaden Sierra, who are both li and Marco Sierra, and the dents who are Legacy Gradu- The Senior Class finished

Honor Graduates along with granddaughter of Bonnie ates. Dalton is the son of Nor- their last day of class at the

Kendall Cunningham, Brent and Terry Stiles, and Melissa man Yarbrough (1980), Gra- end of April and had planned

Holt, Dannah Newsom and and Mario Balderas. Jaden cie is the daughter of Shanna to graduate on Sunday, May

Gracie Pryor. These six stu- plans to attend the University Pryor (1991), Brent is the son 3rd. “We have tentatively set

dents are also members of the of Southern Mississippi and of Kenny (1982) and Donna a graduation ceremony on

DeSoto Honor Society. major in Chemistry. Some of (1982) Holt, RaeAnn is the July 26, 2020, in hopes that

Gracie Pryor served as the Jaden’s school activities have daughter of Carmen Dunigan restrictions will be lifted. They

2020 President of the Senior included being a member of (1996), Kendall is the daugh- have already missed so much Photos Submitted

Class. the Quiz Bowl team in 10th, ter of Gordon (1994) and of their senior year, and they DeSoto Graduates
2020
The Valedictorian of the 11th and 12th grades, Honor Ashley (1995) Cunningham, want a graduation,” Lyn Toney,
Provided by DeSoto
Class of 2020, RaeAnn Eliza- Society and making AB Honor Cade is the son of Jeff Carna- Dean of Students stated of the
Jeffrey Cade Carnathan
beth Dunigan is the daughter Roll. than (1989), Bay Brooks is the newly set Graduation date. Bay Brooks Christine
Kendall Ann Cunningham
RaeAnn Elizabeth Dunigan
Brent Gunner Holt
Dannah Lynn Newsom
Bailey Brooke Pickle
Gracie Davis Pryor
John Parker Ruth
Jaden Joann Sierra
Cameron Charles Von Kanel
Zoe Allison Ward
Dalton Cale Yarbrough

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Dorise Clark Dasia Simpson
Deontavia Edwards Jaylan Smith
Lauren Fleming Kevarius Smith
Michael Gates Jevon Speed
Markell Gibson Kerterra Starr
Jarmaiya Hibbler Dontavia Swinney
Adrianna Hill Dorothy L Tate
Jacob Huffman Devonta Thomas
Daryuna Hull J’Kayla Thomas
Jaisetea Jefferson Makiya Thomas
Khyrin Jones Carrington Turner
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Brittini Lee A’Alyssa Whitfield
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Barton-Lexa High School Graduating Class of 2020

Provided by CHSD Blakely Nicole Davis Takevia Denise King Kelandra Closhay Thornton
Kavein Davune Davis Destiny Michelle Miller Terrance Markell Turner
Haylie Michelle Bartlett Kenyon Martrell Davis Sabrina Nicole Mitchell Darrian Keivon Turner
Mikah Laine Brannon Arreona Shaniece Esters Taylor Ashanti Mitchell Alejandra Urbina
Shelbie Nicole Brannon Carrington Breykell Tate Finley Ethan Alexander Rogers Dekota Leann Watkins
Curtis Wayne Bridges, Jr. Keeshun Jamar Frazier Jonathan Markeith Sanders, Jr. Hayden Grace Webb
Yvette Joyle’Nell Gause Seth Axel Wiggins
Lance Reed Carter Hunter Caleb Ginn Austin Glenn Scott Brianesha Aaliyah Wilkins
Makia Rhea Ann Chisnall Erin Taylor Grandin Amber Nicole Smith Elizabeth Williams
Dayton Tucker Kade Grigsby Geniyah Tanae Smith Tyonna Danielle Williams
Kendarius Daron Clark Heather Nicole Harrington Jenna Ashley Sohn Tyrese Montrell Williams
Daquan Twandarius Coleman Kyran Jahiem Hudson Dorothy Marie Staten
Jamya Mone Hunter Jaylen Marquis Sumpter Marley Simone Vincent
Ashtyn Brooke Colinger Teverious Carnell James Landon Kyle Taylor
Valerie Alexiauna Tre’Carea Collins Jamyah Denise Thomas

Ciera Faith Corbitt

Fifty-One Students Graduate
from Barton High School

By Andrew Bagley High School Class of 2020

Publisher are as follows: Haylie Bart-

lett, Mikah Brannon, Shel-

bie Brannon, Curtis Bridg-

Fifty-one students success- es, Jr., Lance Carter, Makia

fully completed the gradua- Rhea Ann Chisnall, Kendar-

tion requirements at Barton ius Clark, Daquan Coleman,

High School and will graduate Ashtyn Colinger, Valerie Col-

this month. lins, Ciera Corbitt, Blakely

While honor graduates were Davis, Kavein Davis, Kenyon

not available at press time, the Davis, Arreona Esters, Car-

class collected some impres- rington Finley, Keeshun Fra-

sive achievements, including zier, Yvette Gause, Hunter

the awarding of $678,040 in Ginn, Erin Grandin, Dayton

scholarships to post-second- Grigsby, Heather Harrington,

ary institutions. Kyran Hudson, Jamya Hunt-

Barton-Lexa School Dis- er, Tevarious James, Takevia

trict Superintendent David King, Destiny Miller, Sabri-

Tollett expressed pride in the na Mitchell, Taylor Mitch-

achievements of the group. ell, Ethan Rogers, Jonathan

He said, “It has been a priv- Sanders, Jr., Austin Scott,

ilige to see these young kids Amber Smith, Geniyah Smith,

grow into the beginning stag- Jenna Sohn, Dorothy Staten,

es of adulthood. With each Jaylen Sumpter, Landon Tay-

and every class at Barton, lor, Jamiyah Thomas, Kelan-

we love to grant students the dra Thornton, Terrance Turn-

tools to be successful. We look er, Darrian Turner, Alejandra

forward to seeing what they Urbina, Dekota Watkins,

will choose to become. We are Hayden Webb, Seth Wiggins,

so proud of the Class of 2020 Brianesha Wilkins, Elizabeth

and wish them the best on all Williams, Tyonna Williams,

their future endeavors.” Tyrese Williams, and Marley

The graduates of the Barton Vincent.

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Marvell-Elaine Rec-
ognizes Graduates

By Terri Ann Hall involved with their class and

Contributing Writer with many student activities.

Whether it is front and center

or behind the scenes, these

The Marvell-Elaine School three are known to be leaders

District is proud to announce among their peers.

the graduating Class of 2020. Although, the Mar-

Lashon Burrell, Raleigh Car- vell-Elaine Senior Class had

ter, Torry Carter, Daijah Cop- originally planned to have a

page, Oliver Groover, Joseph large gathering of family and

Holder, Kamarius Landrum, friends for their special day,

Antonio Mata, Tyree McNulty, that is not possible. Gradu-

Kailonnie Mitchell, Ahmad ation Ceremony options and

Morant, Destiny Morant, Lar- possible dates are unknown

ry Morant, Sherkeia Murray, at this time, but Superinten-

Hyte’Ahnna Owens, Devontay dent Anderson and the Mar-

Perry, Patro Porter, Lakyria vell-Elaine School Board are

Scaife, Joshua Seals, Ken- actively working on several

tris Smith, Takylin Taylor, options.

Amiayah Young, Isaiah Young “After over twenty years as

and Shakira Zachary make of an educator in Arkansas, I

the Senior Class of 2020. feel blessed to have the Class

Special honorees recognized of 2020 as my first graduat-

from this class are Valedicto- ing class as a superintendent.

rian Shakira Zachary, Saluta- This is a group of determined,

torian Isaiah Young and Hon- driven and dedicated stu-

or Graduate Antonio Mata. dents that not even a pan-

Isaiah Young served at 2020 demic could not stop. I cele-

President of the Senior Class brate them all and am excited

and Shakira Zachary served about what the future holds

as the 2020 Vice President of from them. They are, We are

the Senior Class. These three MUSTANG STRONG!!!”

students, Isaiah, Shakira and Superintendent Anderson

Antonio, have been actively said proudly.

Marvell-Elaine

High School

Class of 2020

Provided by Marvell Acade-
my

Valedictorian
Shakira Zachary

Salutatorian
Isaiah Young

Honor Graduate
Antonio Mata

Lashonta Burrell
Raleigh Carter
Torry Carter
Daijah Coppage
Oliver Groover
Joseph Holder

Kamarius Landrum
Tyree McNulty

Kailonnie Mitchell
Ahmad Morant
Destiny Morant
Larry Morant
Sherkeia Murray

Hyte’Ahnna Owens
Devontay Perry
Patro Porter
Lakyria Scaife
Joshua Seals
Kentris Smith
Takylin Taylor
Amiayah Young

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Marvell Academy set to Provided by Marvell Academy Jaden Patterson
Graduate Sixteen Kaylee Reynolds
Owen Bartlett Beth Ann Scarbrough
By Terri Ann Hall the late Mr. Richard Bloesch. at Marvell Academy. Some Karley Bloesch Shelby Simpson
Karmyn Bramlett
Contributing Writer Karley plans to attend Delta of those include football, bas- Cole Edwards Jody Smith
Payton Geisler (2001-2019) Dakota Snowden
Bayley Webster
Gage Guest Emily Wilbanks
Jagger King
State University where she has ketball, baseball, track, the

signed to play softball for the National Honor Society, Stu-

Marvell Academy is pleased Lady Statesmen and plans to dent Council, Fellowship of

to announce the graduating major in Biology and minor Christian Athletes and Span-

Class of 2020. Owen Bart- in Business. She hopes to ish Club. Owen has received

lett, Karmyn Bramlett, Karley transfer to Mississippi State numerous awards for his ath-

Bloesch, Cole Edwards, Pay- University to finish her Veter- letic accomplishments, held

ton Geisler (2001-2019), Gage inary Medicine degree. Karley officer positions within his

Guest, Jagger King, Jaden has been involved in many clubs and was voted Mr. Mar-

Patterson, Kaylee Reynolds, activities at Marvell Academy. vell Academy by his peers. He

Beth Ann Scarbrough, Shelby Some of those include softball, is also a 6-year Honor Ban-

Simpson, Jody Smith, Dakota basketball, track, the Nation- quet attendee.

Snowden, Bayley Webster and al Honor Society, Girls State, The 2020 Senior Class Pres-

Emily Wilbanks are the mem- UAMS MASH program, Fel- ident is Beth Ann Scarbrough.

bers of the Senior Class. lowship of Christian Athletes She is the daughter of Mr. Don

Recognized for their aca- and Spanish Club. Karley has (Skip, Class of 1975) and Mrs.

demic excellence are Valedic- received numerous awards for Cheryl Scarbrough and is the

torian Karley Laine Bloesch her athletic accomplishments, granddaughter of Mrs. Shir-

and Salutatorian Owen Chris- held officer positions within ley Saia and the late Mr. Sam

topher Bartlett. Both are offi- her clubs and been a class offi- Saia, Sr., Mrs. Rosa Lee Scar-

cers in the Marvell Academy cer. She is also a 6-year Honor brough and the late Mr. Don

Chapter of the National Hon- Banquet attendee. Scarbrough. Beth Ann plans

or Society. Beth Ann Scar- The Salutatorian of the to attend Mississippi State

brough served as the 2019- Class of 2020, Owen Christo- University and major in Biol-

2020 President of the Senior pher Bartlett is the son of Mr. ogy and plans to then contin-

Class. Dale and Mrs. Liz (Class of ue her education by attending

The Valedictorian of the 1989) Bartlett and the grand- Dental school. She has been

Class of 2020, Karley Laine son of Mrs. Herbert L. Bart- involved at Marvell Academy

Bloesch is the daughter of lett and Mr. and Mrs. William in many ways. Some of those

Mr. Brian (Class of 1990) Fred Ligon III. Owen plans include softball, cheerleading,

and Mrs. Vallerie Bloesch to attend Mississippi State basketball, track, the National

and the granddaughter of Mr. University and major in Agri- Honor Society, Student Coun-

Don and Mrs. Connie War- cultural Engineering. Owen cil, Fellowship of Christian
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Continued from Page 5D Scarbrough (1975), Kaylee is emy and their graduation year

the daughter of Jason Reyn- monogrammed on the other

Athletes and Spanish Club. olds (1992), and Bayley Web- side. National Honor Society

Beth Ann has received numer- ster is the granddaughter of members will wear white col-

ous awards for her athletic Mark Spurlock (1975). lars with the NHS emblem on

accomplishments, held offi- Marvell Academy graduates them with a gold pin.

cer positions within her clubs, will wear a red cap and gown. The 2020 Senior Class

was Homecoming Queen and The Valedictorian and Saluta- recently finished their final

voted Miss Marvell Academy torian will wear medallions. assignments and have had

by her peers. She is a 6-year The Valedictorian, Salutato- their last day of online class-

Honor Banquet attendee. rian and the Honor Gradu- es and zoom meetings. Mar-

This class had several stu- ates will wear gold cords. The vell Academy is very proud of

dents who are Legacy Gradu- Legacy Graduates will wear the way their Seniors adapted

ates. Owen is the son of Liz white stoles with their name to the situation during their

Ligon Bartlett (1989), Gage and graduating year mono- senior year and wish them

is the son Kotton (1993) and grammed on one side and well on their future path.

Annie Furr (1991) Guest, Beth the name of their legacy who

Ann is the daughter of Skip graduated from Marvell Acad-