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Two accused of raping, beating 21-year-old

Andrew Bagley According ment with lacerations and an October 10 self in to authorities until
to a statement apparent broken jaw and told and charged October 13 and he was
HELENA WORLD issued by the police that she had been beat- with raping charged with rape and bat-
H e l e n a - We s t en and raped by Gamble and the young tery in the first degree. His
Twenty-five year old Fred- Helena Police Taylor. She would later be lady. His bond was set at $750,000.
erick Gamble, Jr. and twenty- Department transported to Regional One bond was set
six year old Demorkerious the woman in Memphis for treatment of at $500,000. At press time, both men
Taylor face charges in the rap- showed up her injuries. Gamble did were still being held in the
ing and beating of a twenty- at the depart- not turn him- Phillips County Detention
one year old woman on Octo- Gamble Taylor was arrested on Taylor
ber 10. Please see RAPE on 2A

NEW OFFICERS NAMED HWHSD4-3
vote brings back
school consultant

Andrew Bagley

HELENA WORLD

A consultant who has
generated questions in
the past for not providing
data dem-
onstrat-
ing effec-
tiveness
received
$78,750
after
receiv-
ing the
approval of Simpson III

the school
board on a 4-3 vote.
Lawson Pilgram Moti-
vational Clinics and
Training proposed a con-
tract to focus on building
self-esteem, bullying, and
conflict resolution with
students while providing
professional development
in those areas to teachers
and providing an “inspi-
rational presentation” to
parents and grandpar-
ents.
Board President Sanetta
Davis opened the discus-
sion on the proposed con-
The Kiwanis Club named its new officers for 2021-2022 at a special luncheon at the Helena Country Club on Wednesday, Octo- tract by noting that the
ber 13. Presiding over the event, Past President Anne Christine Fuller presented (from right to left) President Joe Ann Franklin, district had not received
President Elect Sandra Bagley, Secretary Lisa Polk, and board members Ken Lee and Adrian Messina. Not present was new data from the provider in
Treasurer Ashton Wells. Also presented were new Kiwanis Club members Bruce Guthrie and Katie Harrington. Photo by Rick the past.
Kennedy CHS 7-9 Co-Principal
Earnest Simpson, III
addressed the board in
support of the program
One arrested, two at-large after night of mayhem saying, “Our students
know who he is.” He
continued, “Our teachers
left his training inspired...
Andrew Bagley damage relat- pied by Fred- Gamble’s bond was set at This is a program we can
ed to a night erick Gamble, $50000. While out on bond,
HELENA WORLD of mischief on Jr. had collided Gamble was arrested on benefit from.”
charges of raping and beat- After hearing from
Police have arrested one and August 22. with a residence ing a 21-year old woman on Simpson, III, Board Mem-
two others are wanted men HWHPD nearby in the October 10. His bond on those
after a night of firearm dis- responded to 500 block of Old charges is $750,000 and he ber Earnest Simpson, Jr.
charges and a car ran into a was in custody at the Phillips
house. a complaint of Dominion. County Detention Center at Please see VOTE on 2A
gunshots in the Police later press time.
Police arrested Frederick 1200 block of obtained video
Gamble, Jr. on September 28 Jones North 4th at Young that showed Young and Jones remain at-
on charges of criminal mischief large. Anyone with informa-
in the first degree, unlawful 10:42 pm. Shell Izear Jones, III tion regarding their where-
discharge of a firearm from a casings were found but no and Tyranza Young were also abouts is urged to contact the
vehicle, and failure to remain vehicle. Sixty-three minutes in the vehicle and that one or HWH Police at 870-572-3441.
at the scene of an accident later, the HWHPD received more of the occupants were
resulting in personal property a report that a vehicle occu- shooting out of the vehicle.

2A — WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021 Local The Helena World

Area Digest Briefs

Area announcements for the week of October 20: The Lee County Cooperative Clinic at 530 West Funding available for uninsured/underinsured patients
Atkins in Marianna will host a Diabetes Awareness
The A/A -N/A-12 Step Meetings were announced for Month Workshop on Tuesday, November 2. Free The Helena Museum is open on Wednesdays and
the month: Transportation will be made available. For riders or for Saturdays from 10 am until 4 pm. Masks are required.
more information, please call 870-295-5225.
Tuesday 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Chamber of Commerce The Delta Cultural Center has reopened. The muse-
Helena West Helena Hickory Hill Drive The Lee County Cooperative Clinic at 530 West Atkins ums and the parks are now open. New public hours
in Marianna will host a free Prostate Cancer Screening of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through
Thursday 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 1st Christian Church W. on Wednesday, November 3 from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Saturdays.
Chestnut St Marianna Free Transportation will be made available. For riders
or for more information, please call 870-295-5225. County Judge Clark Hall has announced that all of
Sunday 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Chamber of Commerce the emergency sirens in the county’s emergency
Helena West Helena Hickory Hill Drive The Lee County Cooperative Clinic at 530 West Atkins warning system have been prepared. Sirens will
in Marianna will host the St. Bernard’s Mobile Mammo- be tested weekly going forward on Wednesdays at
COVID & FLU Testing Available at Helena Regional gram Unit on Saturday, November 6 from 9 am to 2 noon.
Medical Center in the Lab – 1801 MLK Jr Dr Helena pm. For more information, please call LaFay Broadway
– Please Register in Admissions – Most Results within 870-295-5225, ext. 4231 to a schedule mammogram. The Phillips County Library is now open with spe-
24 Hours – Call (870) 338-5800 for more information. cial social distancing guidelines.
Testing available Monday – Friday 8am - 5pm. Refer-
rals & appointments not required. You will need: Photo
ID & Insurance Card(s).

Quorum Court revises budget for American Rescue Act Funds

Andrew Bagley ing last Tuesday. ments for the additional between line items with County Judge Clark ies to return to in-person
HELENA WORLD The appropriation duties necessary to keep no increases in most Hall reported to the Quo- meetings.

The Phillips County ordinance was one of the county operating categories and mini- rum Court that, begin- The next Quorum
Quorum Court appro- two passed at the meet- during the pandemic mal increases in others. ning with the Novem- Court meeting will be
priated over $3.7 million ing and was read by Jus- of $5000 per full-time After it was read by Jus- ber meeting, the QC November 9. At press
in funds received via the tice of the Peace Lenora employee and $3000 for tice of the Peace Patrick meetings would have time, it was not known
American Rescue Act Marshall and passed part-time employees. Roberson, there was no to return to the Phillips if the Helena-West Hel-
for one-time bonuses for unanimously. The feder- The second appropria- discussion and the ordi- County Courthouse in ena City Council would
county employees at its al funds allow the county tion ordinance merely nance was passed unani- person. In response to a be returning to in-per-
regular monthly meet- to provide one-time pay- moved money around mously. question to Justice of the son meetings. The Hel-
Peace Isaac Tribune, Hall ena-West Helena School
VOTE reported that Governor Board has continued to
Asa Hutchinson did not meet in-person through-
weighed in supporting provides support. Our district. Strickland, received at least a 5% renew the provisions in out most of the pandemic
the proposed contract. Behavioral Intervention- Bobo, and Board Mem- increase in compensa- his previous emergency under the leadership of
He said, “I sat in on one ists work with kids every ber Loistyne Burrell tion in the 2020-2021 declaration that allowed Board President Sanetta
of his presentations and day.” This prompted opposed approval and school year. This year’s for local governing bod- Davis.
I think he did an excel- Board Vice-President the contract was enacted report showed that 123
lent job.” Daniel Strickland to 4-3. RAPEemployees had salary
Board Member Troy express skepticism say- The board
also increases of more than
Bobo was not convinced. ing, “So we are paying approved a request from five percent with many Center. Their next appearance in Phillips County
He said, “Didn’t we two full-time salaries to Simpson, and 10-12 Co- receiving over 20%. Circuit Court is scheduled for December 1, 2021.
approve another pro- work on this already?” Principal Dionne Brit- The board also received
gram to deal with this ton for more staff in the a report on the unre- Gamble was also arrested on September 28 in an
months ago?” Bobo was When the roll was after school program, stricted fund balances unrelated incident that that occurred on August 22,
referencing the district’s called, Davis, who bringing the total cost of that showed the dis- 2021. In that case, he is facing charges of criminal
creation of two behav- expressed the initial the program $290,496.80 trict’s unrestricted fund mischief in the first degree, unlawful discharge of a
ioral specialist positions skepticism, sided with at the end of September firearm from a vehicle, and failure to remain at the
for this school year. Simpson, Lynn Boone In other business, the 2021 was $1,698,789.85 scene of an accident resulting in property damage.
and Janice Williams to School Board approved
Superintendent Linda approve the contract- the annual Act 1120 which was down from
English replied, “This ing bringing Lawson reported which showed $2,349,821.98 in Septem-
is very different. This Pilgrim back into the the employees that ber of 2020.

Sledge named to HSU Hall of Fame

Staff Reports Team All- scoring at Henderson into the HWHSD Hall of
Central with 1341 points. Fame in 2017.
HELENA WORLD Region
selec- A prolific shooter, Sledge received a BA
Helena-West Helena tion in Sledge holds the pro- degree in Psychology
Central High School 2015, and gram record for 3-point- and Masters Degree in
alum Aungelique Sledge became ers made in a game with- Clinical Mental Health
was recently inducted the pro- out a miss after going Counseling. She cur-
into the Henderson State gram’s 7-for-7 from beyond the rently works as a mental
University Hall of Fame Sledge first Capi- arc against Southern health professional deal-
for her performance on Nazarene in 2014. In her ing with traditionally
the basketball court for tal One last two seasons at Hen- underrepresented popu-
the Lady Reddies. Academic All-American derson, Sledge scored lations.
as a senior. 30 or more points in a
A two-time GAC She averaged 19.6 and game on nine different Thank you for reading
Defensive Player of the 20.1 points per game, occasions and had 15 this
Year, Sledge was a star respectively, in her last other contests where she
for the Reddies from two seasons at HSU and scored 20-plus. edition of the Helena
2011-2015. Sledge was a ranks fifth all-time in World
two-time First Team All- Sledge was inducted
GAC honoree, a Second

The Helena World Opinions WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021 — 3A

Editorial: Loistyne Burrell Why did this map go to the governor’s desk?

for HWHSD Zone 1 By Steve Brawner up Pulaski and isn’t really in a 1990 redistricting case,

The Helena World rarely issues endorsements Columnist County, the part of central expressed concerns about the
in local political races, but there are those times
when the principles involved making standing It’s easier to know what state’s larg- Arkansas, into new map’s effect on minor-
silent untenable. This year’s school board elec-
tion is one of those times. someone did than why they est, into three the 2nd. ity populations and declined

In Zone 1, there is only one candidate who did it, but the “why” can be congressio- African Ameri- to sign the bill into law. He
can be counted on to stand up for children and
honesty. That candidate is Loistyne Burrell. An the most important part. And nal districts: cans vote over- didn’t veto it knowing legisla-
educator for 50 years, Burrell has always been
known to have a heart for students. She has that brings us to the congres- the 1st, 2nd whelmingly for tors would override him, so it
stood on principle throughout her adult life and
throughout her career even when pressure from sional map drawn this month and 4th. Cur- Democrats. The will become law without his
adults in power pushed her to do otherwise.
by the Arkansas Legislature. rently, the 2nd District has signature.
Her service on the School Board over the last
four and a half years has demonstrated that she Under the U.S. Constitu- county is been the only one Based on case law, the
will continue to stand for what is right and what
is best for kids even when there’s pressure to tion, states must redraw their entirely con- where Democrats plaintiffs must prove lawmak-
put adults ahead of children and wrong ahead of
right. congressional districts every tained in the 2nd, which cov- have been halfway competi- ers intentionally engaged in

Burrell has asked the tough questions and 10 years in response to pop- ers central Arkansas. Part of tive in congressional races. In racial discrimination. Inten-
brought to light many items the majority of her
colleagues would rather have kept in darkness. ulation changes determined Little Rock will go into the 2020, state Sen. Joyce Elliott, tions are hard to prove. Mean-
She wants money directed to helping children
and not the pockets of adults. She wants teach- by the census. This ensures 4th District and part of North D-Little Rock, who is Afri- while, legislators legally can
ers to teach and administrators to support their
teachers and not make excuses for the problems. each district contains roughly Little Rock into the 1st. can American, ran a strong act with partisan motiva-
In short, she wants great schools for our children.
And students are lucky to have a voice pushing the same population – about Only one other county was campaign against U.S. Rep. tions. If they want, they can
for them like Loistyne Burrell.
750,000 in Arkansas. split – Sebastian, the state’s French Hill. Hill still won, argue they were trying to
And this election is critical because the forces
who want to move in darkness to benefit them- They created more than 30 second largest and home of 55.4% to 44.6%, which is not move Democrats, not African
selves and their friends have recruited a stealth
candidate who doesn’t stand for right and will maps. Nothing got traction. Fort Smith. It is one of five really that close. Americans, out of the 2nd
only stand for what Board Member Earnest
Simpson, Jr. tells him to. That’s Pettis Memorial Everyone was looking out counties split in the last redis- Was it lawmakers’ inten- District. They can also argue
CME Pastor William Gant.
for their own districts’ inter- tricting 10 years ago, and its tion to engage in race-based that they were just trying to
Gant stands for all the things that are going
wrong in the Helena-West Helena School Dis- ests, as they should. It was representatives were not hap- discrimination? Sen. Jason make the numbers add up.
trict and supports those who seek to benefit
themselves at the expense of students. Instead of hard to make the numbers py to see it happen again. Rapert, R-Conway, the chair The thing is, this wasn’t
the district receiving funds to help our students
in exchange for the sale of a portion of the Miller add up. The Republican-led Sebastian County has a of the Senate State Agencies necessary. Elliott said in the
campus, Gant, as the President of the West Side
Community Hub, schemed to get the whole cam- Legislature was working off a legitimate gripe but not a and Governmental Affairs Senate that 11 of the maps
pus for free. Board Member Simpson is listed as
the Treasurer of that West Side Community Hub. 2011 map that was drawn by legal course of action. The Committee that first heard the filed by lawmakers didn’t

While Mrs. Burrell has stood for trying to do Democrats who were losing Pulaski County situation, redistricting bills, said legis- split any counties, much less
whatever the school district could do to improve
the lives of children either as the founding Direc- power and hoping in vain to however, will result in litiga- lative leaders and staff tried cities. Arkansas has become
tor of the HIPPY program or by asking the tough
questions as a member of the School Board, save a seat. Meanwhile, the tion. The new maps remove their best not to make race such a red state that Repub-
William Gant was presiding over an attack on
the quality of life of children and families in an session became embroiled in 21,000 Black voters from the part of the discussion. He said licans could easily draw a
entire section of town as he presided over the
deterioration of West Side Elementary School debates over COVID vaccine 2nd District and spread them he would have objected to map that protects their party’s
into an eyesore that invites vagrancy, vandalism,
and violence that attacks the quality of life for mandates. around the 1st and 4th. Dilut- any effort to draw lines based gains without triggering a civ-
our families and the safety of our children.
Lawmakers finally settled ing the minority vote poten- on race. il rights lawsuit.
The choice is clear. If you want good schools,
you vote for Loistyne Burrell. If you care about on a bill sponsored by Rep. tially creates a civil rights Still, you can bet there It will be up to the courts
children, you vote for Loistyne Burrell. Do we
really want to let William Gant do for HWHSD Nelda Speaks, R-Mountain issue. Meanwhile, legislators will be a lawsuit. Gov. Asa to decide what lawmakers did
what he did for West Side Elementary?
Home, and Sen. Jane English, brought Cleburne County, Hutchinson, who as an attor- and why they did it. Again,
We hope you care for children. Vote for Right.
Vote for Loistyne Burrell. R-North Little Rock. It splits which is almost entirely white ney represented the NAACP intentions are hard to prove.

Your Letters: Civic Clubs vital to the communities they serve

Civic clubs are a sta- professional people in the zens from all backgrounds for good citizenship and

ple and an asset to their community of varying enjoying a time of fel- civility. The fabric is

community. They play an professions. It provides a lowship along with a little woven together by all par-

integral part in the com- time and place for leaders pomp and ceremony by ticipants. The clubs are a

munity, that adds value, to interact, network and saying The Lord’s Prayer beacon on a hill that show

and is a draw for industry. build relationships. and The Pledge of Alle- pride and interest in their

Civic Clubs are made Civic Clubs also are ide- giance together , in front community and how one

up of business leaders al for generating ideas, of the US flag , the state conducts themselves in

and citizens with varying brain storming and creat- flag and the club banner. community affairs. Good

interest, abilities, and tal- ing new fresh ideas for Each club has elected offi- citizenship starts with

ents that take an interest the betterment of their cers and a board and a the youngest citizens of

and take the initiative with community. time for business of the our communities and is a

programs and fund rais- The fabric of civic clubs club. great building block for

ers, that are for the good is how the citizens bring Each club invites guests their perspective commu-

of the community. civility in their ideas for and has special guests nities.

Civic Clubs like Rotary, the betterment of the speakers that provide Our communities

Kiwanis , the Lions Club community. Civility in insight into the happen- are best served by an

are not in competition using good manners and ings in the community. informed, engaged citi-

with each other but they etiquette provide a cli- Unity of the community zenry applied by civil

compliment each other mate of productivity, in through club participa- conduct.

and mirror each other for which all can flourish and tion can help coordinate President of

the good of their respec- grow through a structured vital resources and open Kiwanis Club of Hel-

tive communities. meeting of professional- up avenues of resourceful- ena /West Helena

They are part of the ism. ness. Joe Ann Franklin

fabric and backbone of It’s not just about donat- Civic Clubs are far President of Rotary

the community that bring ing money but actually reaching in setting a good Club of Helena/West

leaders together. Civic getting involved and being example to others and Helena

Clubs are structured by a part of the weave of the maintaining and holding Mary Ann Hargraves

providing a platform, a fabric and backbone of the a community together. President of Lions

set time, where the civ- community. It’s a group The social climate of each Club of Helena/ West

ic group comes together effort! club differs but the civic Helena

to meet and greet other It is professional citi- duties of the club calls Wesley M. Toney

4A — WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021 Local/Religion The Helena World

Thank God I’ve Been Delivered

By Sandra Bagley es and no one with a ry—those he redeemed to action for those who with His voice. Even
motive. However, the from the hand of the foe, have been redeemed. after they rebelled
RELIGION COLUMNIST police soon came to sus- those he gathered from W H AT THE against His word, He
pect Quincy Miller, a the lands, from east and REDEEMED ARE TO brought them back from
“Let the redeemed of young black man who west, from north and DO – Several verses in captivity, helped them
the Lord tell their story… was once a client of south. Some wandered the psalm (vv. 1, 8, 15, settle in their cities, and
they cried out to the Lord Russo’s. in desert wastelands 21, 31-32, 42-43), calls increased their families
in their trouble, and he finding no way to a city for “the redeemed of the and flocks.
delivered them from their Quincy was tried, where they could settle. Lord” to make a con-
distress.” (Psalm 107:2, convicted, and sent to They were hungry and fession, not of sin, but Psalm 107 is not just
6, NIV) prison for life. For 22 thirsty, and their lives of God’s redemption. a song of the past that
years he languished in ebbed away. Then they In Biblical times, “the celebrates Israel’s grate-
In John Grisham’s prison, maintaining his cried out to the Lord redeemed” referred fulness to their faithful
recent novel, “The innocence. No one was in their trouble, and he to those who were set God. The psalm ends
Guardians,” a former listening. Miller had Sandra Bagley delivered them from free from chains, pris- in verse 43 with guid-
priest named Cullen no lawyer, nor an advo- illicit material online their distress” Psalm on, or slavery through ance that, “all who are
Post works for an orga- cate on the outside. In or binge-watching TV 107:1-6, NIV). redemption, which wise will pay attention
nization called Guard- desperation, he wrote a or to junk food or gos- was the act of buying to these things.” God
ian Ministries that letter to Guardian Min- sip or with shopping Psalm 107 is a song something back or pay- is the same God, yester-
scours court transcripts istries. and associated debt. of thanksgiving to God, ing a price or ransom day, today, and forever.
and personal letters Yet others are impris- because His mercy and to return something or He is still good, loving,
from convicts to deter- Based on the true oned by or enslaved to love endures forever. someone to your pos- redeemer, deliverer,
mine if someone was story of James McClos- toxic relationships, jobs, The entire psalm, verse session. and the list goes on. If
wrongfully imprisoned key, founder of Centu- or the fear of missing by verse continues to The Greek word ga’al we are not careful, we
for a crime he or she did rion Ministries, in The out. You want to break build up to a crescendo was used meaning to can fall into the same
not commit. Guardians Grisham free, but you are afraid of grateful thanks, as make a payment to free cycle the people of Isra-
delivers a suspenseful of what you will miss it praises God through a prisoner or to restore el found themselves in:
If the Guardians orga- thriller about power- without them. four wonderful pic- land to its proper own- they forgot what God
nization believes with- ful issues such as false tures, each describing a er. had done for them.
out a doubt that the incarceration, the death No one was listening situation in which God WHY THE
potential client is inno- penalty and how the to the fictional char- has provided deliver- REDEEMED ARE TO Paul tells us “the
cent, it will do every- legal system shows acter who was falsely ance: being lost in the DO IT – God redeemed wages of sin is death;
thing it can within the prejudice. accused. The psalmist desert (vv. 4-9); being Israel from their ene- but the gift of God is
boundaries of the law understands that in real prisoners (vv. 10-16); mies. When they cried eternal life through
to free an innocent per- In real life, many of us life, God is listening to being ill (vv. 17-22); for help, He answered Jesus Christ our Lord”
son, investigating and may not be imprisoned our cries and responds being in a storm at sea them. He fed them (Romans 6:23).
pushing for a new trial. for a crime but have with action. We are (vv. 23-32). With each when hungry, gave them
been imprisoned by called to, “Give thanks example, the psalm drink when they were As the redeemed, we
The novel begins in choices we have made. to the Lord, for he is describes the situation thirsty and refreshed are to “Give thanks to
the small Florida town Some of us are impris- good; his love endures of trouble, then the peo- their weary souls when the Lord, for he is good;
of Seabrook, where a oned by or enslaved to forever. ple’s cry for help, fol- their hearts were faint- His mercy endures
young lawyer named our addictions to sub- lowed by the provided ing. He healed them forever.” Go ahead
Keith Russo was shot stances such as ciga- Let the redeemed of deliverance, and a call and praise Him now.
dead at his desk as he rettes, drugs, or alcohol. the Lord tell their sto- Thank God, I’ve been
worked late one night. Others are enslaved to redeemed!!!
The killer left no clues.
There were no witness-

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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 Kyeisha Ward-Jordan
S.S. 10 A.M. W.S. 11am & 5pm Wed 7pm Old Little Rock Phillips County Road 300 Billy Ward, Minister Hwy 49, Lexa

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

W.S. 11:30 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Every Sundays Trenton Baptist S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 5 p.m.
Pastor: Brother Mike Shelley Sun. CYF: 5 p.m.
First Missionary Baptist Church S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.
125 N. Coanza Wesley Chapel A.M.E.
Truevine Missionary Baptist Center & Wallace St., Marvell W. Simmons, Min., 338-8651
Von Daniels, Min., 870-228-5007 415 W. Garland Dr. Pastor: TBA
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Wed. Bible Class S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

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

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

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

Morning Grove Missi. Baptist CHRISTIAN Faith Lutheran Church For more information on a sponsorship of
Hwy 44 - Elder Robert Davi, Pastor, 572-0667 S.S. 10:00 First Christian 4525 North Washington Forrest City, AR 72335 Earl D. this church directory
a.m.; W.S. 12:00 noon every Sun. Bible Class every Tues.
Carruth St. - Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. Burhhart, Deacon Please contact Wally Burchett at: Wally@
Morning Star Baptist S.S. 10 a.m.: W.S. 11 a.m.; E.S. 5 p.m. burchettmedia.com
885 S. Biscoe 338-6727 OTHER or call 910-528-0244
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 1st & Bible Study: Wed. 6:30 p.m Greater Miracle Temple -
3rd Sun Rev. Larry Edwards, Pastor 228 No. 2nd St Bro. Willie Manuel, Min. This local church directory is made
CHURCH OF CHRIST S.S. 9:30; W.S. 11:00 Tuesday Bible Study 7:30-9:00 p.m. possible by these supporting busi-
Mount Oliver Miss. Baptist Hicks United Church of Christ nesses that are positioned around
Onieda - Moses Tillman Sr., Min. Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. Gods House “A Safe Place to Come To” Outreach Ministries, these page. The basic church listings
S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 12 Noon every 2nd Sun. S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 9:00 a.m. Inc. - are provided at no charge to all our
area churches. If your church is not
Mount Tabor Miss. Baptist Twin City Church of Christ Pastor: Elder Robert Davis 9th Street & Plaza 815 Plaza listed or an information change is
1160 Holly & Adams Streets 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 20, 2021 Features The Helena World

Recipe of the Week: BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS

Cindy Davis cooking spray powder and salt and

HELENA WORLD FOOD EDITOR pepper. Brush half the

BACON WRAPPED Directions mixture over the top of

SCALLOPS Preheat broiler. Coat a each scallop
sheet pan with cooking Broil for 10 to 15 min-
Ingredients spray.
Wray a slice of bacon
2 lbs.. large sea scal- uets or until the bacon
lops, patted dry around each scallop and is crisp and scallops are
secure with a toothpick. cooked through. Brush
1 lb. bacon slices, cut in the remaining sauce
half crosswise Arrange scallops in a over the scallops half
singe layer on the baking
1/4 cup maple syrup way through the cook-
2 TBSP. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. .garlic powder pan.
salt and pepper to taste In a small bowl, mix ing time.
2 TBSP. chopped pars- together the maple syr- Sprinkle with parsley.

ley up, soy sauce, garlic Serve immediately.

BON APPETIT La CHOF

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PCCUA stepping in to help HWHSD get bus drivers

Andrew Bagley vises the department “I don’t understand
that provides the Class Class B training.” He
HELENA WORLD A CDL training for truck went on to ask if stu-
drivers, to explain the dents would be safe if
Phillips Community program to the board. a driver had a Class B
College of the Univer- license.
sity of Arkansas will PCCUA will admit King then explained
provide CDL Class B 12 students to the pro- that there are different
training at no cost for gram with registration classes of Commercial
up to 12 students who beginning October 12 Driver’s Licenses and
agree to drive busses for and ending October 26. that the Class B license
the Helena-West Hel- Classes will begin on is what is required
ena School District upon October 29. It will be for school bus driv-
completion of the train- a noncredit program at ers. She then went on
ing and obtaining of the PCCUA until the state to say that the program
license. The costs will approves but will pre- would require crimi-
be paid through a grant pare students to pass nal background checks,
from the Arkansas Com- the tests necessary to get drug testing, and medi-
munity Foundation to the Class B CDL license cal screening. She said, agreement with PCCUA In other business, the was only approved by
the Helena-West Helena making them eligible to “This is a very strong and registration for the board approved the the state for employment
School District. drive school busses. curriculum.” program is ongoing. If monthly HR recommen- on September 20. If she
Simpson then asked students complete the dations of Superinten- were to seek another
During her month- King said, “There have about future drug test- program, they should dent Linda English after job within the district,
ly report to the School been hours of planning ing. King replied, complete it and be ready an executive session. HWHSD would have to
Board at the regular meetings to put this “That’s up to the dis- for testing by December Among the resignations start the ethics process
meeting on October 11, together. It is a win- trict.” 18. They would then be was Naomi Williams, a and Education Com-
Superintendent Linda win. We want to help The board unani- ready to drive busses in food service worker and missioner Johnny Key
English invited PCCUA the Helena-West Helena mously approved mov- the spring semester of relative of Board Mem- would once again have
Vice-Chancellor for School District.” ing forward with the this year. ber Janice Williams, who to improve the hire.
Instruction Debby King
and Joe St. Columbia, Board Member Earnest
Jr., who currently super- Simpson Jr. said to King,

Bonner honored with traditional wedding shower

Terri Ann Hall fruit, cheese ball, spin-
ach dip, cheese straws,
CONTRIBUTING WRITER pecans, a variety of
decorated cookies, and
Anna Bonner, daugh- lemonade. The floral
ter of Brooks and Renee arrangements were from
Bonner of Turner, was Treat Flower Farms.
honored by family
friends at a traditional The Bride-elect
wedding shower on received a variety of
Sunday, September 19, gifts from her registries.
2021. The hostess gift was a
complete cookware set
Hostesses included Liz from her registry.
Bartlett, Terri Chastain,
Audria Foran, Holly Anna and Otto Brooks
Hall, Terri Ann Hall, VonKanel are planning
Sheila Hindsley, Lana a wedding ceremony
Kirkpatrick, Phyllis Sto- in October. Otto is the
rey, Tasha Warren, Allie son of Nicole and Tay-
Wilson, Cathy Wilson, lor Collins of Marvell
and Tina Wilson. and Glenn VonKanel of
Lexa. The couple plan
Served on a combi- to live in Marvell after
nation of McCarty pot- they are married.
tery and Peter’s pottery,
refreshments included

Elaine Legacy Center provides needed resources to public

Candace Williams ties to bring in needed sup-
ports. In September, the
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Arkansas Minority Health
Commission was there to
Every fourth Friday of provide screenings for cho-
the month, you’ll find cars lesterol, high blood pres-
lined up (early) on College sure and glucose.
Avenue in Elaine, await-
ing food distribution at Earlier this year, the
the Elaine Legacy Center. Center partnered again
“Sometimes I make it here with the Arkansas Minor-
and people are already ity Health Commission
lined up at 8am.”, stat- and the Delta Population
ed Elaine Legacy Center Health Institute to provide
Director James White. over 100 COVID-19 vac-
cines and testing for over
The Arkansas Foodbank 300 individuals.
truck arrives by 11am and
food distribution begins at To continue promoting a
1pm. Volunteers work tire- healthier community, the
lessly to unload the truck Center will also plant a
and prepare food boxes garden with greens, garlic,
within that two-hour span. mint and other herbs that
For the elderly and dis- White along with youth in
abled, a designated person Elaine will manage.
is assigned to pickup and
deliver their food box. The next food distribu-
tion is scheduled for 1pm
White mentioned that on Friday, October 22. For
approximately 290 people more information, White
are served each month; can be contacted at 870-
including the migrant 714-0307.
community.
The Elaine Legacy Center
On fourth Fridays, the is open Tuesday-Friday, 8
Center usually partners am-1:30 pm.
with other statewide enti-

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF cuit Court of Phillips County, EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED. Section. Seven (7), DATED at Helena, Arkansas, on this lst‘ “Property”) has ceased to be the principal
PHILLIPS COUNTY, ARKANSAS Arkansas, under Arkansas Code Anno- This notice first published day of October, Township Two (2) South, Range Five (5) day of residence of at least one surviving Mort-
PROBATE DIVISION tated §28—41—101. 2021. East, Phillips (kmnty, October, 2021. gagor; and
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF All persons having claims against the es- DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF Arkansas, and Harry G. Stephens WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent
NO. PR-2021—153—4 tate must exhibit them, PATRICIA ADELE SPIVEY BILLINGS- All Grantees’ rights in and to that certain David Brooks Griffin as of September 17, 2021 is $44,656.68;
PATRICIA ADELE SPIVEY BILLINGS- properly verified, to the distributee or his LEY, Joint Driveway John C. King, III and
LEY, DECEASED. or her attorney within DECEASED Agreement executed the 28th day of Board of Directors of Cotton Belt WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the
NOTICE OF FILING OF AFFIDAVIT three (3) months from the date of the first Franklin Patrick Billingsley January, 1986, and filed for Levee District No. l of Phillips Secretary has declared the entire amount
FOR COLLECTION OF SMALL ESTATE publication of this notice 38 Hackberry Lane record on January 31, 1986, in Record County, Arkansas of the indebtedness secured by the Mort-
BY DISTRIBUTEE or they shall be forever barred and pre- Houston, Texas 77027 Book 630, Page 369 of the ________ gages to be immediately due and payable;
PURSUANT TO ARKANSAS CODE AN- cluded from any benefit of the ATTORNEYS FOR DISTRIBUTEE: Official Records of Phillips County, Ar- NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers
NOTATED §28—4l-lOl estate. Roscopf & Roscopf, P.A. kansas. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF vested in me by the Single Family Mort-
Name of Decedent: Patricia Adele Spivey The name, mailing address, and.tele- Attorneys at Law (Parcel No. 704—03715—000) PHILLIPS COUNTY ARKANSAS gage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C.
Billingsley phone number of the distributee Post Office Box 610 Tract II: CIVIL DIVISION 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B.
Last known address of decedent: 125 or distributees attorney is: Helena, Arkansas 72342 Property located in the Southeast Quar- DIXIE FURNITURE CO. PLAINTIFF and by the Secretary’s designation of me
Waverly Wood Drive Charles D. Roscopf (870) 338—3438 ter (SE%), Section Six (6), VS CIV 2021-119 as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on
Helena, Arkansas 72342 Roscopf and Roscopf, P.A. A.C.A. 28-41-101 Township Two (2) South, Range Five (5) TRAVIS CRAWFORD DEFENDANT September 2, 2011 with the Circuit Clerk
Date of Death: May 28, 2021 Post Office Box 610 East, Phillips Ckmnty, WARNING ORDER and Ex Officio Recorder of Phillips County,
On October 5, 2021, an Affidavit for Col- Helena, Arkansas 72342 Exhibit “A” Arkansas, and more particularly de- The Defendant, TRAVIS CRAWFORDI is Arkansas as File No. 2011-00024860, no-
lection of Small Estate Phone No. (870) 338—3438 Tract I: scribed as follows: commencing warned to respond or answer the Sum- tice is hereby given that on Friday, Novem-
by Distributee was filed by Franklin Pat- The legal description of all real property Lot Numbered Twenty—one (21), Merri- at the Northeast corner of Lot Twenty— mons ber 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. local time, all
rick Billingsley with respect listed in the affidavit field and Lambert Subdivision, one (21), Merrifield and and Complaint at Law filed herein against real and personal property at or used in
to the Estate of Patricia Adele Spivey Bill- is as follows: City of Helena, Phillips County, Arkansas, Lambert Subdivision, Helena, Arkansas; them. Failure to respond or answer within connection with the premises property de-
ingsley, deceased, with the REAL PROPERTY MORE PARTICU- being a Subdivision of thence East 5.2 feet to a thirty (30) days from the date of the first scribed below (the “Property”) will be sold
Clerk of the Probate Division of the Cir- LARLY DESCRIBED IN a Part of the Northeast Quarter (NE%) of chain link fence and the point of begin- publication of this Warning Order might re- at public auction to the highest bidder:
ning; thence along said sult in a relief requested being granted for Formerly described in the Mortgages as
Legal ad paid for by Phillips County at a cost of $ 417.30 chain link fence as follows: the Plaintiff being against you. follows:
North 6 degrees 23 minutes West 26.7 DATED: THIS THE 5 DAY OF OCTOBER Said Property is commonly known as: 449
feet; North 80 degrees 15 2021. S. Sam St., West Helena, AR 72390.
minutes West 68.0 feet; North 79 de- CHARLOTTE HANSBERRY The sale will be held at the Phillips County
grees 42 minutes West 54.0 feet DISTRICT COURT CLERK Courthouse, 620 Cherry Street, Helena,
North 81 degrees 05 minutes West 47.3 BY: GLORIA HANCOCK D.C. AR 72342.
feet; South 25 degrees 53 ________ The Secretary of Housing and Urban De-
minutes West 30.7 feet; and South 10 velopment will bid $52,834.21.
degrees 20 minutes West 28.0 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF There will be no proration of taxes, rents
feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot PHILLIPS COUNTY ARKANSAS or other income or liabilities, except that
Twenty—one (21); thence CIVIL DIVISION the purchaser will pay, at or before closing,
East 187.2 feet along the North line of BARTLETT TIRE & LUBE PLAINTIFF his prorata share of any real estate taxes
said Lot Twenty—one (21) VS CIV 2021-103 that have been paid by the Secretary to the
and the Point of Beginning, containing JESSIE POWELL JR. DEFENDANT date of the foreclosure sale.
0.17 acre, more or less. WARNING ORDER When making their bids, all bidders except
_______ The Defendant, JESSIE POWELL JR.I is the Secretary must submit a deposit total-
warned to respond or answer the Sum- ing $5,283.42 [10% of the Secretary’s bid]
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF mons in the form of a certified check or cashier’s
PHILLIPS COUNTY, ARKANSAS and Complaint at Law filed herein against check made out to the “Secretary of U.S.
PROBATE DIVISION them. Failure to respond or answer within Department of Housing and Urban Devel-
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF thirty (30) days from the date of the first opment”. The check should also reference
Nina C. Zachary, DECEASED NO. 54 publication of this Warning Order might re- FHA Case # 031-4430983. A deposit need
PR-2021-147-4 sult in a relief requested being granted for not accompany each oral bid. If the suc-
NOTICE OF PROBATE the Plaintiff being against you. cessful bid is oral, a deposit of $5,283.42
Last known address of decedent: 114 DATED: THIS THE 5 DAY OF OCTOBER must be presented before the bidding is
Pinewood West Helena AR 72390 2021. closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The
Date of death: January 27, 2000 CHARLOTTE HANSBERRY remainder of the purchase price must be
An instrument dated 28‘h day of August, DISTRICT COURT CLERK delivered within 30 days of the sale or at
1996, was on the 18‘h day of August BY: GLORIA HANCOCK D.C. such other time as the Secretary may de-
2020, admitted to probate as the Last ______ termine for good cause shown, time being
Will of the above-named decedent and of the essence. This amount, like the bid
the NOTICE deposits, must be delivered in the form of a
undersigned has been appointed Per- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Com- certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary
sonal Representative thereunder. A con- missioners of the Board of is the highest bidder, he need not pay the
test of the Improvement of the Helena Improvement bid amount in cash. The successful bidder
probate of the Will can be effected only District, under and by virtue will pay all conveying fees, all real estate
by filing a Petition within the time pro- of Act 442 of the Acts of the General As- and other taxes that are due on or after the
vided by law. sembly of the State of delivery date of the remainder of the pay-
All persons having claims against the es- Arkansas for 1919, have determined the ment and all other costs associated with
tate must exhibit them, duly verified, to amount which will be the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the
the undersigned within six (6) months required to maintain and keep in repair the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bid-
from the date of the first publication of improvements of the ders will be returned to them.
this notice, District and have filed in the Office of the The Secretary may grant an extension of
or they shall be forever barred and pre- County Clerk of time within which to deliver the remainder
cluded from any benefit in the estate. Phillips County, Arkansas, a resolution fix- of the payment. All extensions will be for
Provided ing for the year 2022 a 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00,
that claims for injury or death caused by tax levy of one and five tenths percent paid in advance. The extension fee shall be
the negligence of the decedent shall be (1.50%) of the County in the form of a certified or cashier’s check
filed assessment now in force, which tax will be made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If
within six (6) months from the date of the due on each parcel or the high bidder closes the sale prior to the
first publication of the notice, or they shall tract of land and railroad right—of—way in expiration of any extension period, the un-
be the District and payable used portion of the extension fee shall be
forever barred and precluded from any to the Collector of Phillips County, Arkan- applied toward the amount due.
benefit in such estate. sas, at the time and in If the high bidder is unable to close the sale
This notice first published the day of Oc- the manner in which State and County within the required period, or within any ex-
tober, 2021. Taxes are now due and payable. tensions of time granted by the Secretary,
Constantine Nick Zachary Dated at Helena, Arkansas, this 1st day of the high bidder may be required to forfeit
Personal Representative of the Estate October, 2021. the cash deposit or, at the election of the
603 Sequoia Drive HELENA IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT foreclosure commissioner after consulta-
Jonesboro, AR 72401 Joseph St. Columbia, Sr. tion with the HUD representative, will be
SCHIEFFLER LAW FIRM President liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a
ATTORNEYS FOR THE ESTATE ATTEST: result of such failure. The Commissioner
PO BOX 2309 (426 Plaza) E. West Hornor, Jr may, at the direction of the HUD repre-
West Helena, AR 72390 _____ sentative, offer the property to the second
________ highest bidder for an amount equal to the
Phillips County is seeking proposals from highest price offered by that bidder.
‘NOTICE: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS qualified firms to provide consulting servic- There is no right of redemption, or right of
Lee County Cooperative Clinic Board of es regarding compliance and reporting for possession based upon a right of redemp-
Directors announces a call for nomina- American Rescue Plan Act Funds. Quali- tion, in the mortgagor or others subsequent
tions for vacant board positions. Nomi- fied bidders should submit a letter of inter- to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the
nations may be made by groups, orga- est, a statement of qualifications, and a fee Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commis-
nizations, individuals and patients. All schedule to County Judge Clark Hall at 620 sioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s)
nominations must be submitted in writing Cherry Street, Helena, Arkansas, 72390 by upon receipt of the entire purchase price in
with listed reasons for such nominations noon on October 25, 2021. Interested bid- accordance with the terms of the sale as
describing the nominee’s qualification for ders may contact the County Judge’s office provided herein. HUD does not guarantee
serving as a director. Qualified applicants during business hours for RFP packet. that the property will be vacant.
are individuals who are patients of Lee ______ The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be
County Cooperative Clinic including the cancelled or adjourned if it is established,
service area satellites: Madison, Hughes NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLO- by documented written application of the
and Lakeview. Qualified applicants may SURE SALE mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commis-
also be selected for their expertise in WHEREAS, on January 15, 2013, that sioner not less than 3 days before the
community affairs, local government, certain FIXED RATE HOME EQUITY date of sale, or otherwise, that the default
finance, banking, legal affairs, medical CONVERSION DEED OF TRUST was or defaults upon which the foreclosure is
field or other professions. Each nomina- executed by DOROTHY GADLEN (the based did not exist at the time of service of
tion should be received by 5:00 pm on “Mortgagor”), as mortgagor, delivered to this notice of default and foreclosure sale,
October 29, 2021. All nominations must Don Ellbott, Atty, 425 W. Capitol Ave., Suite or all amounts due under the mortgage
be submitted to: 3400, Little Rock, AR 72201 as trustee for agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure
Lee County Cooperative Clinic MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA- Commissioner, in the form of a certified or
Attn: Nominating Committee TION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of
530 West Atkins Boulevard GENWORTH FINANCIAL HOME EQUITY HUD, before public auction of the property
Marianna, Arkansas 72360 ACCESS, INC. n/k/a LIBERTY HOME EQ- is completed.
UITY SOLUTIONS, INC. as beneficiary, The amount that must be paid if the mort-
________ and recorded on February 8, 2013 in Book gage is to be reinstated prior to the sched-
2013 – Page 01110 in the Office of the Cir- uled sale is $44,656.68 as of September
NOTICE OF ANNUAL LANDOWNERS cuit Clerk and Ex Officio Recorder, Phillips 17, 2021, plus all other amounts that would
MEETING OF County, Arkansas; and be due under the mortgage agreement
COTTON BELT LEVEE DISTRICT NO. WHEREAS, the First Mortgage was in- if payments under the mortgage had not
1 OF sured by the Secretary (the “Secretary”)of been accelerated, advertising costs and
PHILLIPS COUNTY, ARKANSAS the United State Department of Housing postage expenses incurred in giving no-
NOTICE is hereby given that the land- and Urban Development (“HUD”) pursuant tice, mileage by the most reasonable road
owners of the to the National Housing Act for the purpose distance for posting notices and for the
Cotton Belt Levee District No. l, of Phil- of providing single family housing; and Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at
lips County, Arkansas, WHEREAS, the First Mortgage is now the sale, reasonable and customary costs
are called to meet at the office of the at- owned by the Secretary, pursuant to that incurred for title and lien record searches,
torneys for the ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE / DEED the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred
District, Roscopf and Roscopf, P.A., 408 OF TRUST dated November 25, 2016 and by the Foreclosure Commissioner for re-
Partners Bank Building, recorded on December 28, 2016 in Book cording documents, a commission for the
Helena, Arkansas 72342, a place conve- 2016 – Page 09435 in the Office of the Cir- Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other
nient to a part of the work cuit Clerk and Ex Officio Recorder, Phillips costs incurred in connection with the fore-
to be done in the District on: County, Arkansas; and closure prior to reinstatement.
WEDNESDAY, October 27, 2021, at 1:30 WHEREAS, on January 15, 2013, that cer- Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s
P.M. tain FIXED RATE HOME EQUITY CON- check or application for cancellation of the
for the purpose of voting on a tax on the VERSION SECOND DEED OF TRUST foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the
lands in said (collectively, with the First Mortgage, the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner
District, not to exceed five (5) mills on the “Mortgages”) was executed by Mortgagor provided below.
dollar, of the as mortgagor and delivered to the Senior Date: October 8, 2021
valuation of said lands as assessed for Official with responsibility for Single Family Foreclosure Commissioner
State and County Mortgage Insurance programs in the De- Chad L. Cumming Jr.
purposes, to be levied, extended. and partment of Housing and Urban Develop- Gill Ragon Owen, P.A.
collected as State and ment Field Office with jurisdiction over the 425 W. Capitol, Suite 3800
County Taxes are now collected, said Tax property described below, or a designee of Little Rock, AR 72201
to be voted to provide that Official as trustee for the Secretary as (501) 376-3800
funds for the purpose of keeping the le- mortgagee, and was recorded on February (501) 372-3359 (fax)
vees in the District in 8, 2013 in Book 2013 – Page 01121 in the State of Arkansas
repair, and to meet other incidental and Office of the Circuit Clerk and Ex Officio County of Pulaski
contingent expenses in Recorder, Phillips County, Arkansas; and SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me,
the District. WHEREAS, a default has been made in a Notary Public, on this 8th day of October,
All persons interested, are requested to the covenants and conditions of the Mort- 2021.
be present in gages in that each Mortgagor has died and Notary Public
person or by proxy. the property secured by the Mortgages (the My Commission Expires: (SEAL)

The Helena World Local WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021 — 5B

Obits

Jimmy Lee Screws

Jimmy Lee Screws Motors Corporation at J i m m y business ventures that music of all kinds from of 51 years, Beulah

passed away Friday, 18 until retirement over was an culminated in a career that era with a little 70s Kincaid-Screws and

October 15, 2021 at 30 years later. excep- in funeral care. and 80s sprinkled in his daughter, Shante’ D.

Methodist University During this time, he t i o n a l He became a direc- collections. Kincaid Screws; his

Hospital in Memphis, completed a mix of provider tor’s assistant and Firm in his manner, sisters, W. Pearl Dace

TN following a brief but active and reserve ser- for his insurance agent with strong in his convic- and Betty J. Scruse of

valiant fight vice for the U.S. Army f a m - her mortuary establish- tions, but mostly, made Detroit, MI; his cous-

He was born in Cot- from 1969-1975 and ily, both ment, Kincaid Funeral of love shown by his in, with whom he was

tonton, AL with deep in 1978, began an in- financial- Screws Services, prior to his calm, reliable pres- raised as a brother, Bill
roots in the area and depth study of the bible ly and decline in health and ence, he will be missed Hill of Buffalo, NY and

spent his childhood in after observing the s p i r i t u - gained the respect of by many. host of beloved nieces,

the historic Mt. Moriah enthusiasm of his wife ally, being a source many. Jimmy was preceded nephews, cousins, in-

African Methodist Epis- and young son for what of strength during the Jimmy served active- in death by his only laws and spiritual fam-

copal Church, built on they were learning. 8-year illness and pass- ly with the Marianna son and namesake, ily.

land his great-great- This study led to ing of his son while also and Twin City Congre- Jimmy Lee Screws, II; His funeral service

grandfather co-pur- his baptism as one of quietly being there for gations of Jehovah’s his parents, Clarence will be held online Sun-

chased more than 100 Jehovah’s Witnesses in others in need. Witnesses in Helena- M. Scruse, Minnie Hill day, October 24, 2021

years ago. 1980, serving faithfully Upon retirement, he West Helena, AR and Scruse; and his older at 1:00 P.M. Further

At the age of 17, he and striving to follow moved to Arkansas was a lover of fishing, brothers, Lorenzo and information will be pro-

moved to Detroit, MI the pattern of Christ with his daughter and gadgets, tools, televi- Waverly W. Alford, I. vided on kincaidfuner-

with family and began daily from that day for- wife, Beulah Kincaid- sion and movies from He leaves to cherish alservices.com/obits as

working for General ward. Screws, supporting her the 50s and 60s and his memory: his wife it becomes available.

Jimmy Dallas Young, Sr.

Jimmy Dallas cially loved spending b r o t h - Mae Cooke; an extra Citizens chapel. Visi- Sands.

Young, Sr., age 83, time with his family. e r s , daughter, Mo; a host tation will be held Honorary pallbear-

of Lexa, Arkansas He is survived by Eugene of other family and Wednesday, October ers are Joe Tom Cun-

passed away Satur- his two sons, Jimmy Y o u n g friends. 13, 2021 from 5-7:00 ningham, Gilbert Ray,

day, October 9, 2021. Dallas Young, Jr., (Shirley) He is preceded in p.m. at Roller-Citi- Bryce Long, Bill Kel-

He was born July of Lexa and Jason and Ned death by his wife zens chapel as well. ley, Buddy Ray, Dee

25, 1938 in Helena, Bruce Young (Katie) Y o u n g of 52 years, Judy Burial to follow to Sands, Blackie Jump-

Arkansas to the late of Little Rock, Arkan- (Norma) Young; parents, Young Family Cem- er, Keith Evans, and

Dallas and Matilda sas; daughter, Jeanne both of Young Dallas and Matilda etery, County road Tommy Gregory.
Nicholas Young. Mr. Young (Rickey) of L e x a ; Young; daughter, 101, highway 316 Services are direct-

Jimmy was a mem- Round Lake, Missis- six spe- June Young; brother, north in Lexa, Arkan- ed by Roller-Citizens

ber of Barton Bap- sippi; four grandchil- cial nephews, Tommy R.J. Young; and sis- sas. Brother Joe Gar- Funeral Home, West

tist Church and the dren, Mallory Turn- Young, Danny Young, ter, Shine Thompson. ner will officiate. Helena, (870)-572-

NRA. He served in er, Stephen Young, Clay Young, Will A funeral service Pallbearers are 2571. Relatives and

the Army National Hannah Young and Young, Mickey Young, for Mr. Jimmy Dal- Tommy Young, Danny friends may sign the

Guard for nine years Jackson Young; two and Ken Gentry; one las Young, Sr., will be Young, Clay Young, online guestbook at

and enjoyed hunting, great grandchildren, very special niece, held at 11:00 a.m., Will Young, Mickey w w w. r o l l e r f u n e r a l -

watching Arkansas Kaylynn Ford and Marianne Cario; a Thursday, October Young, Cole Young, homes.com/westhel-

football and espe- Kimberly Young; two special friend, Anna 14, 2021 at Roller- Ken Gentry, and Bo ena.

David Manning Henderson

David Manning tion family tradition b e r in Helena where he (Sheri) of Arlington preceded in death

Henderson, 81, of of farming called him of the served on the vestry VA, Matthew Hen- by his parents, W.A.

Marvell, AR, died at back to Philips Coun- R o t a r y and as junior warden derson (Joan) of Henderson, Jr., and

his home on Octo- ty. Clubs multiple times. He Cumming, GA; and Edwina Henderson.

ber 11, 2021, after an Mr. Henderson was of Mar- loved architecture daughter Amy Bat- A memorial service

extended illness. a highly regarded, vell and and drew detailed son (Scott) of Jones- for Mr. Henderson

He began a career community minded H e l e - plans for the con- boro, AR; and seven will be held Satur-

in banking with and involved citizen na, he struction of his own beloved grandchil- day at 10:30 a.m.,

National Bank of of Phillips County. s e r v e d Henderson home in Marvell. dren: Sarah Wilder, at John’s Episcopal

Commerce in Mem- He was graduate of as Hel- He is survived by Stephen Henderson, Church in Helena.

phis after spending Ole Miss where he e n a ’ s his wife, Grace Hen- Will Batson, Drew In lieu of flowers,

two years in the U. S. was a member of president for a term. derson; sister Pame- Batson, Brooks Bat- please consider a

Navy. Delta Kappa Epsilon He was also a 60-year la Mynatt (Larry) of son, Madeline Hen- donation to the St.

The lures of home fraternity. member of St. John’s Springdale; sons derson and Hannah John’s Episcopal

and a five-genera- As a 55-year mem- Episcopal Church Edwin Henderson Henderson. He was Church chairlift fund.

HWH Police Reports

Arrest Reports warrant charges. not meth or cocaine communications and Brant Boyd was arrest- charges.
10/1/2021-10/14/21 terroristic threatening. ed for aggravated
Alleneisha Henderson with purpose to deliver, assault x3. Aaliyah Katrina Brown
Ranato Lasha Williams Nicole Gatewood was arrested for warrant
was arrested for break- was arrested for domes- DWI, failure to stop at Adams was arrested for Corey A Gathings was charges.
ing or entering and warrant charges. arrested for discharging
criminal mischief. tic battering and warrant stop sign, no seat belt, a firearm in the city. Christopher Roberts
Holly Carpenter was was arrested for pos-
Marlocia Mason was charges. fictitious tags and no arrested for theft of Theresa Wilborn was session of meth or
arrested for warrant cable tv services. arrested for warrant cocaine and possession
charges, driver’s license insurance. charges and driving on of drug paraphernalia.
suspended, no seat Holly A Byrus was a suspended license.
belt, no insurance, no William Anthony Hayes arrested for warrant Corey Phillips was
child restraint x3, failure charges, speeding and Dakota Pritchett was arrested for warrant
to register vehicle and was arrested for disor- Elton Henry was arrest- driver’s license sus- arrested for posses- charges.
defective equipment. pended. sion of meth or cocaine,
derly conduct, obstruct- ed for intoxication. possession of a con- Harold Wayne Moore
Charles Hunter John- Dazree Rohrscheib was trolled substance and was arrested for warrant
ston was arrested for ing governmental arrested for unlawful warrant charges. charges.
DWI and careless and burning, theft of servic-
prohibited driving. operations and warrant Kenneth Dwayne Moore es and warrant charges. Demorkerious K Taylor Timothy Nickson was
was arrested for rape arrested for resisting
Joel Benard Cunning- charges. was arrested for pos- Tammie Parker was and battery. arrest, terroristic threat-
ham was arrested for arrested for warrant Lakeshia Booth was ening and disorderly
domestic battering and session of firearms and charges. arrested for warrant conduct.

Darelle Robinson was simultaneous posses-

arrested for possession sion of drugs and fire-

of SCH i or II not meth arms and domestic bat-

or cocaine with purpose tering.

to deliver, DWI, failure

to stop at stop sign, no Kylen Hawkins was

seat belt, fictitious tags arrested for theft of a

and no insurance. firearm valued at less

than $2,500 and fleeing.

Jeremy Michael Harris

was arrested for pos- Job Jaleel Eaton was

session of SCH I or II arrested for harassing

Court Disposition Reports

Courtney Otis was Amanda Brown was guilty of no proof of found guilty of disor- of insurance, fictitious Patrick Roddy Jr was
found guilty of careless found guilty of driv- insurance. derly conduct. tags and obstructing found guilty of driving
and prohibited driving. ing on a suspended governmental opera- on a suspended license
license, no proof of Lauren Camille Brower- Robert Karr was found tions. and possession of an
Rhonda Banks was insurance, failure to Huey was found guilty guilty of battery 3rd instrument of crime.
found guilty of DWI. register vehicle, ficti- of possession of a con- degree. Job Jaleel Eaton was
tious tags and fictitious trolled substance. found not guilty of Dearius Crockett was
Alfreda Ballard was license sticker. Michael Halbert was harassment and terror- found guilty of no child
found guilty of no driv- Kendrick Smith was found guilty of no proof istic threatening. safety restraint.
er’s license. Sean Harris was found

6B— WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021 Local The Helena World

Two waivers approved for Marvell-Elaine School District

Candace Williams President Clyde Williams mentary. Per state standards, teachers in the district and the Education when enrollment
Sr. attended the meeting in kindergarten has a maximum support that Reach Associ- drops below 350 for two con-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER person. School principals Dr. class size of 20 per teacher ates provide. The State Board secutive years and request a
Ronald Laurent and Karmen and there are currently 23 unanimously approved the waiver to remain open.
At the October 14 State McNutt attended virtually. enrolled at Marvell-Elaine. waiver request.
Board of Education meeting, Third grade has a maximum There were five other school
two waivers were approved Williams presented the peti- class size of 23 and current The next waiver request was districts considered with
for the Marvell-Elaine School tion for the Act 1240 waiver enrollment stands at 26. for minimum school district Marvell-Elaine for this waiver
District. Interim Superin- regarding classroom size. size. Due to a law passed in request. Due to all complying
tendent Denetra Williams, Williams spoke highly of 2015, school districts can now with guidelines of the code,
District Bookkeeper Ashley There is one class per grade the collaborative culture of go before the State Board of they were all approved.
Granberry, and school board level at Marvell-Elaine Ele-

‘See you at the Pole’ movement continues
vell Academy is one of
Terri Ann Hall the local schools that
has participated in this
CONTRIBUTING WRITER event for many years.
Although the exact num-
What started in 1990 ber of years is uncertain,
as a challenge called ‘See most agree that it has
You at the Pole’ at a meet- been an annual event at
ing of key youth lead- Marvell Academy for
ers, is still going strong. over twenty years.
The idea and challenge
were shared with 20,000 Each year, students
students in June 1990 at gather before school at
Reunion Arena in Dal- the flagpole and pray. It
las, Texas. No one could is a voluntary time to
guess how many stu- pray for their families,
dents would step up to loved ones, fellow stu-
accept the challenge. At dents, teachers, school,
7:00 a.m. on Sept. 12, and community. The
1990, more than 45,000 students who are mem-
teenagers met at school bers of the Fellowship of
flagpoles in four differ- Christian Athletes attend
ent states to pray before this each year. All stu-
the start of school. dents may attend this
yearly event.
That simple idea has
carried over thirty years
and is still going. Mar-

Delta State University visits Marvell Academy

Terri Ann Hall dents outside of the class.”
Senior Christian Ray add-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER ed, “She encouraged us
to learn more about Delta
The senior class at Mar- State University. She was
vell Academy has been very nice, and I learned
able to interact with a things that I will use when
series of different colleges looking for a college.”
and universities in a small
classroom setting. Coach Martin Rawls
explained why having
A smaller familiar setting college recruiters visit is
helps students to feel more important, “Seniors are not
relaxed and more likely often sure what they want
to ask questions. Mar- to do in their next stages
tin Rawls, their Current in life. Most of my stu-
Events and Senior Seminar dents are going to college,
teacher set up a series of Q yet most have two or three
and A sessions. Delta State choices they are still con-
University recruiter, Col- sidering. Allowing recruit-
lins Phillips, visited the 23 ers to come have conversa-
Marvell Academy seniors. tions and discussions with
my students could change
Senior Avery Kem- their mind, make their
mer said, “Ms. Phillips mind, or allow for another
explained the scholarships, college choice option.”
meal plans, and extra-
curricular activity options
that were available to stu-

Shoebox Program for Veterans Around Town

Employees at the Phillips County Farm Bureau recently collected and donat-
ed items for the Christmas Shoebox Program for Veterans. Shown here are: Members of County Clerk Linda Winfield’s office sport their pink to com-
Front row: Jon Crossett, Mary Ned Foster, Ashley Russell, Melinda Bennett, memorate Breast Cancer Awareness month. All of the offices in the Phillips
Morgan Holt, Christen Earheart. Back row: Scott Pryor, D J Mallard, Foster County Courthouse have been participating in the effort to raise awareness
and support research. Contributed Photo
Mitchell, and Shane Davis. Photo Submitted

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021 — 1C

Central loses a rainy shootout with Hamburg 45-30

Rick Kennedy play, Hamburg stalled on again turned the ball over
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two plays with no gain, on downs after an incom-
Amid the rainfall in and fumbled the ball plete pass.
Hamburg, Arkansas on away to Central on third Working on a short
Friday night, the Central down. field, Hamburg’s first
Cougars were hoping Central couldn’t take three plays netted only
to wrap up a birthday advantage of the fumble, three yards. A fourth
win for their coach, Rus- gaining only six yards down play saw the Lions
sell Smith, but it wasn’t in six plays, following a QB run up the middle for
meant to be as the Cou- penalty. They turned the 20 yards, and along with
gars fell 45-30 to the pre- ball over on downs after a Central penalty, Ham-
viously winless Lions. two incomplete passes. burg was parked on Cen-
Central started off the As the spotty rain had tral’s 10-yard line. The
game, however, tak- ceased for a moment, Lions scored again, and
ing the early lead. The Hamburg embarked on Hamburg had its first
Cougars recovered their a nine-play drive that lead, 12-8, after another
opening kickoff to the included seven runs. A PAT failed early in the
Lions off a botched field- fumbled snap almost second quarter.
ing attempt by Hamburg, saved Central, but the Central got the ensuing
giving the Cougars prime Lions completed a five- kickoff to midfield, but
position at the Lions 365- yard touchdown pass after gaining 20 yards,
yard line. to get themselves in the the Cougars threw four
Two runs later by Jeff game.
straight incomplete pass-
Redmon, who shared The PAT was missed. es, giving the ball back to
quarterbacking duties Central was hanging on Hamburg.
with Zamarion Spencer, to an 8-6 lead at the 3:50 The surging Lions
saw Central grab the first mark in the first quarter. immediately had a
score of the game. With Central had its own 40-yard run, followed by
the PAT completed, Cen- fumble of a snap, result- a six-yard run and a 20
tral lead 8-0. ing in no gain, which yard run. They ran the
At 11:45, the Cougars stalled the Cougars from remaining four yards Central ‘s Zamarion Spencer runs the ball during a kickoff during the game
were kicking off to the the start. A run by Red- for another touchdown. in Hamburg last Friday night. The Cougars took the early lead 8-0, but for
Lions again. After a nice mon got some of the Hamburg missed another a second week, they could not hold on for a win. Central returns home this
20-yard gain on their first yards back, but Central Please see GAME on 2C Friday for a Homecoming game with Star City. Photo Credit: Doug Bielemeier

Short-Handed Eagles no match for Manchester

Andrew Bagley sions were good and Manchester
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was firmly in control at 30-8.
With just twelve players and The Mavericks got one score in
down to their fourth quarterback the third on a 20-yard run and
of the season, the Marvell Acad- another with 5:20 remaining in
emy Eagles (6-3) simply didn’t the game on a 3-yard run. One of
have enough firepower in a 44-14 the conversions was good to push
loss to the second-ranked Man- their lead to 44-8. MA scored the
chester Academy. game’s final points on a 58-yard
Big plays gave Manchester the run by Austin Lewis with 1:00 to
early lead in the opening period go. The try for two failed to make
as the Mavericks scored on long the final margin 30 points.
passes of 56 yards and 23 yards. Warren led the Eagles in rush-
Both two point conversions were ing with 7 carries for 89 yards.
good and Manchester Academy Hunter Hayes had 9 carries for 48
led 16-0 at the end of the first yards while Austin Lewis had 1
period. carry for 58 yards. Brady Warren
The Eagles were not prepared to added 8 carries for 32 yards.
give up without a fight as Quar- Brady Warren led the defense
terback Alec Warren broke free with 9 tackles. Lewis had 6. Alec
on a 56-yard run with 5:00 to Please see EAGLES on 5C

go to put Marvell Academy right
back into the game. Warren then
threw to Case Jackson for the two- Upcoming Home Football
point conversion and Eagle fans
held out hope for one last dose All start times at 7 pm
of Fletcher Field magic on Senior
Night with MA only down 16-8. Oct 22
Barton hosts McGehee
But it was not meant to be. The Central hosts Star City
Desoto hosts Lee Academy

Mavericks scored twice before the Oct 29
intermission with a backbreaker Central hosts Crossett

Marvell Academy’s Alec Warren looks for running room as a Manchester defender clos- coming on a 5-yard touchdown Nov 4
es in. The Eagles lost to the Mavericks, and they will face Tunica in the regular season run with just 0:06 remaining on Barton hosts Camden
finale in a game with MAIS playoff implications. Photo by Terri Ann Hall the clock. Both two point conver- Central hosts Warren

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Pillow accounts for 10 scores to lift Desoto 68-54

Andrew Bagley for a 32-yard touchdown recep-
tion. The try for two was good.
HELENA WORLD Then, Pillow scored on a 47
yard run. That two-point try
On the road in hostile Marks, failed and the Thunderbirds
Mississippi with the rain pour- appeared to be firmly in control
ing down, Desoto Quarter- with a 60-38 lead at the end of
back Gibson Pillow ran for the third.
seven touchdowns and threw Pillow scored Desoto’s only
for three others as the Desoto points in the final stanza as
Thunderbirds won a confer- Delta tried to rally, scoring on a
ence shootout over the Delta 1-yard run and running in the
Academy Raiders 68-54. two-point conversion. Delta
closed the lead to 68-54 when
In the first quarter with Pil- Delta was driving late and
low causing his own number Nash Von Kanel put the final
to avoid the chance of a turn- nail in the Raiders’ coffin with
over in a thunderstorm, Deso- an interception at the Desoto
to opened the scoring with a 3-yard line. Desoto ran out the
45-yard run and Pillow ran in clock.
the two point conversion. Pillow led Desoto with 346
yards rushing for 7 touchdowns
Desoto’s second score of the on 39 carries. He was 3-3 pass-
period came on a 28-yard run ing for another 2 touchdowns
by Pillow, who also ran in the and had 8 tackles.
two-point conversion. Pillow Von Kanel rushed for 65 yards
went to the air for the third on 9 carries, caught three passes
score by the Thunderbirds. for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns,
He hit Nash Von Kanel on a and had an interception. Elijah
55-yard bomb. The try for two Clearly had five tackles and
failed and Desoto led 24-14 at Zach Vondran added four.
the end of the first quarter. Desoto Coach Sam Pearson
was glad to get out of Missis-
In the second, Pillow scored sippi with the win saying, “I
on a 3-yard run and Nash Von hate we lost the breathing room
Kanel ran in the two-point con- after we got up by three scores
version. Pillow then ran it in but I was pleased with the way
from 54 yards and Von Kanel our kids responded to the chal- Desoto’s Nash Von Kanel, who caught three touchdown passes, looks for room to run in last
ran in the two-point conver- lenge.” Friday’s pivotal MAIS conference victory over Delta Academy. The Thunderbirds will look to
sion. Pillow rounded out the
first half scoring for the Thun- The win clinches Desoto a clinch the outright conference championship this Friday at Sam Howe Field against the Lee
derbirds with a 40-yard run. share of the MAIS 1A-1 title. Academy Cougars. Contributed Photo
The try for two failed and Deso-
to led 46-22 at the intermission.

In the third, Pillow went back
to the air and found Von Kanel

Late touchdown bomb dooms Barton at Smackover

Andrew Bagley to swing the game for over 46-yard line with with Barton in a pre- The Bear defense con- Jordan Thomas ran in
the Buckaroos. On the just 18 second remain- vent-type defense, the tinued to be stingy. On the two-point conver-
HELENA WORLD first play of the posses- ing in the contest. pass sailed down the the ensuing posses- sion to give the Bears
sion, the Bears threw an right sideline and was sion, Smackover drove an 8-2 lead with 4:59
A 54-yard touch- interception that was On the next play, the caught inside the 30. 61 yards on 10 plays, remaining in the first
down pass with just returned to the Smack- Buckaroo quarterback But the Barton defend- reaching the Barton half.
two seconds on the dropped back to pass ers couldn’t bring the two-yard line. But the
clock doomed the Bar- receiver down as he Bears stood firm at the Smackover tied the
ton Bears (1-5, 1-3) as dodged defenders and goal line, forcing a turn- game at 8-8 with 4:08
Smackover avoided a broke tackles all the over on downs at their remaining in the third
ruined Homecoming way into the end zone own five-yard line. quarter on a 4-yard run
with a 22-14 victory. to give the Buckaroos to cap off an 11-play,
the win. After three plays, Bar- 61 yard drive punctuat-
After Barton’s Jordan ton was forced to punt ed by a 4th down con-
Thomas scored on a The try for two was but the snap went out version at the Barton
14-yard run to cap off good to make the final of the end zone and 26-yard line.
a 7-play, 51-yard drive margin 8 points. Smackover had the
with 2:17 to go that game’s first points on a The Buckaroos took
tied the score at 14-14 Barton opened the safety, putting them up their first lead with 7:36
after the two-point game plagued by a 2-0 with 9:02 to go in remaining in the game
conversion failed, the continuing inability to the second quarter. when they marched
Barton defense forced punch it in that ham- 95 yards on 15 plates,
a Smackover punt and pered them last week After an intercep- converting three times
took over with 35 sec- against Dollarway. The tion by Barton’s LaDa- on 4th down, including
onds left at the Barton Bears took their first vion Willis, Quarter- a 10-yard touchdown
44-yard line. possession inside the back Conner Willis pass on 4th and goal.
Smackover 30-yard line found Ne’Taveus John-
Appearing to be in a on 10 plays. But Barton son streaking down The Bears are at home
position to either win turned the ball over on the field for a 74-yard on Friday to face Class
it or go to overtime, a downs. touchdown reception. 3A’s top-ranked team-
concatenation of disas- the McGehee Owls.
trous events combined

GAME 15 yards off a run, the Cougars touchdown run. This time, After the kickoff, Central
PAT, but enjoyed an 18-8 lead ended up punting.
over Central. Hamburg broke the game stalled. Clayton Dyer did hit the Lions hit on the PAT, and struck again on a surprise
Despite a 25-yard comple- open in the next play, a 56-yard on a 67-yard punt, which gave surged ahead 39-24. 88-yard pass for a touchdown
tion, Central turned the ball touchdown run, which made it Central an edge in field posi- On its thrid play following to Ester. The effort put the
over on a fumble three plays 32-8 with 2:00 minutes left. tion. the kickoff, Central threw an game at Hamburg 45, Central
later, giving the Lions another Another Hamburg kickoff The long punt really paid off interception, giving the ball 30, but time was running out.
break. went out of bounds, but this when Hamburg fumbled six back to Hamburg. After the expected on-side
Six plays and six runs later, time Central took advantage of plays later, and Central recov- Hamburg had an 11-play kick was recovered by the
Hamburg had another touch- the good field position. ered. drive, and they appeared to Lions, Hamburg ran out the
down, and the Lions expanded With Spencer back as quar- After not moving the ball have another touchdown, but clock with a series of running
their lead to 25-8. terback, he immediately threw on three downs, Central hit the ball was fumbled out of the plays to secure the Lions first
Another Hamburg kickoff a pass completion for 20 yards on a surprise touchdown pass end zone at the Central one- win of the season. Hamburg is
went out of bounds. The Lions to Harrell. He followed up to Ester on fourth down. The yard line, giving the Cougars now 1-6.
had kicking woes all night, and with passes to Jeremiah Miller score stood as Hamburg 32, the ball at their own 20-yard The loss dropped Central to
again, Central had a short field, and a touchdown pass to Ester. Central 24 with 4:37 in the line. 0-8, and they will face Star City
taking the ball at the 40-yard The score going into halftime third quarter. Three incomplete passes lat- in homecoming in West Hel-
line. was Hamburg 32, Central 16. Central was called offside on er, Central turned the ball back ena this Friday.
A long touchdown pass to The spark Spencer gave to the following kickoff; howev- over to Hamburg, who imme- Ester was the offensive lead-
Kylon Ester was called back, Central at the end of the half er, giving Hamburg good field diately threw a touchdown er for the Cougars in the loss.
when the referees ruled the didn’t translate to the second position at midfield. pass on the next play. He rushed for 38 yards and
play as an illegal forward pass. half. A 13-play drive by the Lions The game stood at Hamburg a touchdown, and he caught
After a penalty, the Cougars Central had the opening extended into the fourth quar- 45, Central 24 with 3:05 left in passes for 153 yards and three
could only gain two yards and kickoff, but after Ester gained ter and resulted in a one-yard the game. touchdowns.

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Phillips County Farm Bureau honors several athletes

Terri Ann Hall tian. Head Coach Sam
Pearson stated, “In the
CONTRIBUTING WRITER win against WMCS, he
let the team in tackles
Phillips County Farm and had three tackles for
Bureau continued to loss. Jayden is commit-
recognize local football ted to hard work and
Players of the Week leads by example every
for the fourth week for day. We are very proud
games played on Friday, of him!”
October 8th, 2021.
The Marvell Academy
The Player of the Player of the Week was
Week is selected by #13 Junior Brady War-
each team’s coach and ren for his performance
is presented with a com- against Humphreys
memorative football by Academy.
a Phillips County Farm
Bureau Agent. Head Coach Ben Dur-
ham stated, “With all
The Barton High the injuries our team
School Player of the has had, it also provides
Week was Aiden Liston opportunities for some
for his performance dur- guys. Brady has shown
ing the Homecoming his explosiveness over
game against the Dol- the last few games. He
larway Cardinals. is not afraid to run the
ball between the tackles
The Central High and he has also stepped
School Player of the up on defense.”
Week was Jeff Redmon
for his performance in The Marvell-Elaine
the game against the Player of the Week was
Monticello Billies. Red- Quarterback Jabaris
mon had over 100 yards Green for his perfor-
rushing for the night mance in the Home-
and another 75-yards coming victory against
receiving. the Hermitage Her-
mits.. Green had over
The DeSoto School 300 yards of offense at
player of the Week was the QB position but felt
#60 Senior Defensive credit should be shared
Lineman Jayden Rus- with his entire team.
sell in his performance
in the game against
West Memphis Chris-

Bear Volleyball completes first winning regular season

Andrew Bagley & kills. Alecia House had at the net and then an Bears. 3-0. Jones was 3-3 serv- ship on Saturday after-
Rick Kennedy 4 aces, 8 digs, and 3 exchange of missed The Bears had no trou- ing with 4 assists and 3 noon by the Midland
kills. Jesalyn Carpino serves by both teams ble closing it out in the kills. House had 2 aces Mustangs in the title
HELENA WORLD was 30-30 serving with left the score at 19-12. third set. They were in and 2 kills. Antonisha game.
12 aces and 10 assists. Love’s serve pulled the command throughout House was 7-8 serving. Midland had to win
With two wins over Vaughn was 14-14 serv- Blue Hornets to with- the set and won 25-11, In Jr. High Action, the three matches to claim
KIPP Delta Collegiate ing with 4 aces and four in five at 19-14 before insuring themselves of Jr. High Barton Bears the title Saturday.
High School on Tues- kills. Fields had 5 kills the Bears pulled away the first winning season defeated Kipp Delta’s Midland defeated
day night, and again and Blair had 3 kills. beginning with a kill in program history in Jr. High twice over six Ridgefield and Cedar
Thursday night, the by Carpino and ended just the first year under days over the course of Ridge in Saturday morn-
Barton Bears (9-6) cap- In last week’s season with the game-winning Coach Chastan Carpi- last week. ing games to advance to
tured their first-ever finale Thursday at the point by Antonisha no. They defeated KIPP meet the Falcons.
winning season in vol- KIPP Gymnasium won House. Jesalyn Carpino was Delta on Tuesday night As this edition of the
leyball and the #4 seed by Barton 3-0 (25-15, 23-23 serving with 8 prior to the Senior night Helena World was going
in the 2A-6 conference 25-18, 25-11), the Bears In the second set, the aces, 9 digs, and five games by a 2-1 margin, to press and being pub-
tournament taking jumped out quickly in Bears jumped out to an kills. Jones was 15-17 and then, defeated KIPP lished, the Sr. High Vol-
place on their home the first set to a 9-2 lead 11-4 lead before KIPP serving with 5 aces, 8 Delta again on Satur- leyball Tournament was
floor this week. and Jesalyn Carpino’s bounced back and cut assists, and 7 kills. Ale- day morning during the being played on con-
serve wouldn’t be bro- it to 11-6 behind the cia House was 11-12 2A-6 Jr. High Volleyball secutive nights, Mon-
Barton was scheduled ken until the lead was serving of Love. Bar- serving with 9 digs. Tournament. day (Oct. 18) through
to see KIPP again on 11-3. ton’s lead reached 17-11 Vaughn was 8-8 serv- After winning the Wednesday (Oct. 20),
Monday night to open before Love made a ing with 9 digs. KIPP Delta rematch, the also hosted at the Bar-
the district tournament. Kipp rallied and an play at the net to spark Also last Monday, the Jr. Bears faced CRA in ton Gym.
ace by Kaytreuna Gam- a rally for the Blue Bears lost to Midland the second round play- The Sr. Tournament
Last Tuesday night, ble cut the Bear advan- Hornets. After a Bar- 3-0. Jones was 6-8 serv- off game, also played on will be presented on
the Bears celebrated tage to 14-8 but a play ton timeout, Deandra ing with 2 aces, 5 digs, Saturday, but lost to the a delayed live-stream
Senior Night with the at the net by Barton’s Edwards’s pulled KIPP 2 assists, and two kills. No. 1-seeded Falcons. on the Helena World’s
seniors being honored Alexis Jones broke the to within two at 18-16. Alecia House had 12 The Falcons were Facebook page. Replays
before the game and serve and ended the But the Bears would digs and Jesalyn Carpi- defeated for the Jr. High will also be available on
a special “Black Out” rally. But Barton’s serve outscore KIPP 7-2 the no was 5-5 serving with conference champion- Facebook.
introduction. was quickly broken rest of the way with 6 digs.
with a kill by Markhi- Natalie Fields break- Last Wednesday
They went on to ya Love to cut the lead ing the final KIPP serve against Ridgefield
defeat KIPP 3-1 in a back to 16-10. and Brianna Vaughn Christian, the Bears lost
series of competitive finishing the job for the
games 25-23, 25-18, (25- Barton’s McKenzie
27), and 25-13. Blair blocked the ball

Jones was 13-14 serv-
ing with 5 aces and 4

EAGLES
Warren added five while Ryce Bennett had four
tackles.

MA Head Coach Ben Durham was proud of this
team’s effort saying, “I was proud of the team. We
only dressed 12 players and they played hard until
the end.

He continued, “We hope to get a couple of players
back next week which will make a big different.”

The Eagles travel to Tunica on Friday for the regu-
lar season finale in a game with playoff and seeding
implications.

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Take shot and live!
So many of you are aware of the passing
of my late and lovely friend and wife Cynthia Pastor Jarvis Smith
A. Smith. For me and our family, it has been with Cynthia A. Smith
one day at time, one step at a time, as we are
shoved into the next chapter of our lives.

Due to Cynthia’s severe allergies and other
medical conditions, Cynthia was not able to
receive the COVID vaccination. She died from
this life from COVID. She wanted the shot and
couldn’t take it.

I am told that over 90 percent of the people
who die from the virus are not vaccinated.
Numbers don’t lie.

We are also informed that people who take
the shot overwhelmingly survive COVID and
return to some level of normalcy. I would much
rather have my deceased wife in the category
of survivors.

However, I have no choice but to live on in a
stark reality that in many ways tainted by her
absence.

You, my friends, have a choice. Do not put
your love ones through this untimely, undue
tragedy.

Take the shot. It is the only medicine that can
save your life and protect your loved one from
pain.

Get Vaccinated Today

I just wanted to take a few min-

utes to just share with you my

quick thoughts and my own per-

sonal story about the virus and

how it has impacted my family.

My father, Pat Roberson, was

a very positive person who was

incredibly selfless and helped

many with their first jobs. He

started many restaurants and

businesses over the years

employing thousands. He was on

the Advertising and Promotions

Commission because he had

a genuine love for our city and

wanted the best for it, and he was

very instrumental in starting our

church as well.

Dad became sick at the end of

August and developed pneumo-

nia in his lungs as well as gen-

eral stomach problems. He was

at first fatigued, and then got to

where he couldn’t move at all and

had to be practically carried to

the hospital.

It was such a shock to me

because here’s this strong man,

my dad, who now was super

weak and unable to get around. Patrick Roberson with Pat Roberson
Dad had agreed to have the vac-

cine but had not made the time to

do so. I also had not really followed up or taken him to do it either. If Dad had taken his vaccine, there’s no doubt

that he would still be here. You see, three days after he went into the hospital, he passed away.

In fact, it was only a total of nine days that he was sick before he passed away. I will always wish that I had followed

through and made him get vaccinated. This virus is different from anything we’ve ever really encountered or seen

before. There are a lot of questions out there about it and a lot of information floating around on the internet. One

thing I can say is that those who are vaccinated do not get as severely sick. They often do not get critically ill unlike

those who have no vaccine. There are even young people who are dying from it.

It’s kind of one of those things that you think will never happen to you, but I am here to tell you that it can happen to

you. Covid does not play favorites; it can hit anyone at any time. I would encourage you to take this opportunity to go

get vaccinated. If you haven’t taken it yet, please consider going sooner than later. If not just for yourself, for the

loved ones you come into contact with. The shot you take today may save hundreds of lives tomorrow. Thanks so

much for listening.

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