Staff Reports HELENA WORLD Helena World Publisher Andrew Bagley has been tapped as the next President of the Arkansas Press Association, the first from the Helena World since 1989. B a g l e y, w h o teamed up with Helena busin e s s m a n Chuck Davis to save the 153-year old staple of Helena from closure in 2019, was honored by the selection. He said, “This is among the most significant professional honors I have ever received and it is a reflection of the work that our team has done revitalizing this venerable member of the Arkansas newspaper industry. I hope to live up to the faith that newspaper leaders around the state have placed in me.” Arkansas Press Association Executive Director Ashley Wimberly said that she was looking forward to working with Bagley on the issues important to the association’s members and that the revitalization of the Helena World caught the attention of the association’s leadership. She said, ““Since beginning his newspaper career at Helena-West Helena, Andrew has been a great supporter of the Arkansas Press Association and its mission of promoting and protecting journalism in our state. In addition, his Andrew Bagley HELENA WORLD After the Phillips County Quorum Court efficiently dispensed with its agenda in less than half an hour, controversy sprang up as Chief Deputy Darrell Winston asked to talk to the JPs about cars and County Judge Clark Hall pointed out that the d e p a r t m e n t had not properly gotten on the agenda. When Winston began to speak when there was a motion to adjourn on the floor, he and Hall had a tense exchange with Winston pointing out that department heads often spoke and weren’t on the agenda with Hall pointing out that he wasn’t the Sheriff. Winston replied, “I am his designee.” Hall ultimately departed the meeting room and the JPs put off adjournment to hear from Winston even though there was no ordinance on the agenda that would allow for the expenditure of any funds. Rick Kennedy HELENA WORLD In a special called meeting April 9, the HWH City Council acted with previously unseen urgency to approve over $955,000 to Jones Hydro in support of construction of a new well for city water. Kenneth Wieland, the city’s engineer, cited the need to act quickly as certain parts and supplies were expected to take up to eight weeks to obtain after ordering. Wieland described the current water situation as “stable but fragile” and said “We need to get things ordered and moving and get off those old wells.” The council passed all of Wieland’s recommendations by 5-0-1 votes. Council member LaToya Harris was absent during the special meeting. The council was scheduled to meet again in a regular session Tuesday, April 16, after this edition of the Helena World had gone to Visit our website: www.helenaworld.org April 17, 2024 • Single copy $1.25 Volume 153 • Number 16 © 2024, Helena World Chronicle, LLC Please see CARS on 2A Please see WATER on 2A BLUESTOWN PREMIERS Phillips Quorum Court hears about cars and comp time Bagley to be next APA President Local filmmaker Nolan Dean unveiled his first feature drama “Bluestown” to a local audience April 3 in an event held at the Edwardian Inn. Dean said in a press announcement for the event, “Film Delta marks a significant milestone in my journey as a filmmaker, and my co-founder Maria and I are excited to introduce you to our mission, which seeks to elevate The Delta in ways both big and small. We can’t wait to tell you more about how we plan to create a growing film & TV industry - right here in the Delta.” In special meeting, HWH Council approves well work Bagley Hall Support Local Journalism * Subscribe Today Please see APA on 2A
Local The Helena World 2A — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024 Subscribe Today to the Helena World APA CARS WATER Winston informed the QC that one of the department’s vehicles was totaled in a recent traffic accident and that it was the third car that they had lost without the insurance proceeds coming back to the department. This prompted County Treasurer Santresa Mayfield to say, “The money to purchase cars comes out of County General so the insurance money went back into County General.” As Winston made his presentation urging the QC to allow the department to pursue funds and purchase new cars, County Attorney Amy Green said to Winston, “To my knowledge, there was no request from your department to be on the agenda. We ask for advance notice from all departments so that I can be prepared and draw up any necessary resolutions or ordinances.” Green continued by telling Winston that the department could purchase cars using their Communications Facility and Equipment Fund. That fund was the subject of a FOIA request from the Quorum Court’s Budget Committee and the Helena World. An analysis of the records obtained shows that the fund had $161,089.03 at the end of February. Winston said the situation was critical since the department was down to one spare vehicle, which prompted JP Tommy Young to say, “I don’t have a spare vehicle at my house.” The debate comes as the county still struggles through budget difficulties. That budget fight has been at the root of much of the tension between Hall and Sheriff Neal Byrd in recent months. County Clerk Shakira Winfield also informed the JPs about a brewing comp time issue that has surfaced since the implementation of the consolidated electronic time-keeping system. She informed the Justices that the Sheriff’s Department, which includes the Phillips County Detention Center, has issues that are not in compliance with county police. Hall admitted that the county’s policies on this issue may need an update. publication has been a consistent winner over the past several years in our annual Better Newspaper Contest.” She continued by saying that Bagley has offered valuable support on the association’s legislative efforts to protect the newspaper industry saying, “Andrew always has been one of the first to step forward to assist in any APA projects or legislative efforts. Most notably, in recent weeks he has answered the call in the drive to place a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot to make certain Arkansas remains a state at the forefront of government transparency. He has demonstrated the commitment and focus that will make him an outstanding leader of our association.” Bagley, who will be the first APA President from the Helena World since Derwood Brett held the office in 1989, takes the reins during a turbulent time for Arkansas media. The association is supporting a petition drive to place a constitutional amendment and an initiated act on the ballot to protect the state’s Freedom of Information Act and other transparency laws. If the effort succeeds in getting the proposals on the ballot, Bagley will lead the association through the campaign phase of the effort. He said, “We have too many in state government that want to gut the nation’s best set of government transparency laws and sully the legacy of former Governor Winthrop Rockefeller. There is no good reason to oppose our effort to enshrine these laws in our state constitution unless someone wants to do something in secret that they don’t want the citizenry to know.” He added, “We have petitions at the Helena World office if anyone wants to sign them so that the people can have a chance to speak on this issue of paramount importance to the future of our state and our community.” Bagley also said he had other goals for his term as the President saying, “It’s been a long time since Helena and the Delta had someone leading the state’s oldest trade association and as part of that work I want to highlight the great work being done by the small community newspapers in some of the most difficult circumstances and encourage people across this state to support these local publications. I also want to work with association staff on ways to provide additional support to the weekly publications that do the journalism that no one else is doing while they write the only first draft of history for their communities.” In closing, Bagley said he wouldn’t be here without the support of many people who deserve his heartfelt gratitude. “There are so many to thank who, without their help or support, this honor would not have been possible. “Chuck believed in the vision that a community newspaper under local ownership that focused on quality content was financially viable and essential for any community to truly thrive and gave me an opportunity to lead our business and he believed in me enough to place me in the Publisher’s chair. My wife Sandra supported me and took the leap of faith for us to dip into our retirement savings to invest in this enterprise with Chuck and she has tolerated the long hours and the controversies that inevitably become a part of life as we brought a revitalized World to Helena readers. Our team has been filled with people committed to producing a quality product. Rick (Kennedy) and Terri (Hall) have been with us in some role since the very beginning and both have done award-winning work. My parents who instilled in me and my siblings the work ethic required and the confidence needed to be successful along with the values of hard work, integrity, and a tenacious spirit, have always been there. Last but certainly not least, the subscribers and advertisers that have and continue to support us as we bring the only reliable news, sports, and information to our community.” Since Bagley and Davis bought the World in September 2019, the publication has won the General Excellence Award for the best small weekly newspaper in Arkansas for two consecutive years and has captured first-place awards at the annual APA Editorial Awards in multiple categories every year under their ownership after a long drought with no plaques to hang at 417 York Street. Bagley and Davis also purchased the Monroe County Argus in September 2022. With Bagley also serving as the publisher of the Brinkley-based weekly, the Argus won its first editorial words last year for the first time in over a decade. Bagley will be just the fourth APA President from the World, also joining the late Charles Young in 1933 and Porter Young in 1965. press. The council is expected to see and approve certain ordinances waiving competitive bidding in connection with the well work. The quick movement on the well work came just one week after members of the council largely chastised Mayor Christopher Franklin for bringing over $93,000 in invoices without competitive bidding. Oddly, the same council did not voice concerns approving over $955,000 in well work to Jones Hydro without any known competitive bids or other contrators known to be publicly considered. It was also not publicly disclosed April 9 where the city was getting $955,000 to pay Jones Hydro for the work, given the city’s recent financial troubles. In the open public record, no grants or loans for that kind of amount were known to be awarded to the city in the past week. Wieldand had presented a package to the council that included a list of items that needed to happen in the constructin of the new well. The new well is said to be placed on a site within the current Boys & Girls Club Sports complex off the side of the softball field. Wieland said, “We need easements. We are going to need electrical access from Entergy to power the well.” Wieland also said an actual plan to activate a functioning well would also have to be submitted to and approved by the State of Arkansas. Wieland also said that “We will need access off the bypass neear the Boys & Girls complex with a title.” Wieland described a 30 x 30 area of land behind the left field foul pole of the girls softball field. Wieland said, “Tt should not be in the way, and there will be secure fencing around the well.” Wieland added that the well location has been approved by the state, but that certain plans and specifications were still pending approval. Wieland cited Jones Hydro as a primary contractor as they were familiar with the Helena system having worked on it for months. In addition to approving the work by Jones Hydro, the Council also granted th Water Dept. the authorty to sign the necessary agreements with Entergy. Chief of Staff James Valley said a new rate study was to be started during the week. Valley also recommended an additional payment to Barton-Lexa Water, where some in West Helena are getting water. By a 5-0-1 vote, the Council approved paying Barton-Lexa Water for an additional month.
The Helena World Opinions WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024 — 3A There has always been a tension between the job of government officials and the job of the free press, going back to the foundation of this great republic. This leads to the perception among some government officials that open government hampers their ability to get their objectives accomplished and has resulted in a recent push in Arkansas to take away the right of the people to know what their government is doing via the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, the nation’s best government transparency law and the greatest legacy of former Governor Winthrop Rockefeller. So it is with great pride that we take this opportunity to complement the members of the Phillips County Quorum Court and county officials for their courageous and firm stand endorsing an effort to enshrine these laws guaranteeing Arkansas will have open and transparent government in the Arkansas Constitution and by signing the petitions to put the measures necessary to accomplish this on the ballot. While we have disagreed with our county officials in the past, not once have we had to sue to get a FOIA request fulfilled. They have always worked with us to make sure that information flows as it is supposed to and we are glad that they recognize that the greater interest in transparency when it comes to the legitimacy the public gives to their actions than the efficiency concerns expressed by those that want to take more business behind closed doors. Hopefully, more local government officials both in this county and around the state will follow the lead of our officials at the Cherry Street Courthouse. Arkansas has the nation’s best transparency laws that guarantee the general public gets access to nearly all government documents and ensures publication of new local laws and items such important bid notices to prevent only the rich and powerful from benefiting from government contracts. Let’s rally around this cause. Come sign the petition at 417 York Street or pick up some petition forms to help us gather the signatures over the next few weeks and get this good government measure on the ballot. But again, we appreciate the officials in our county government for having the courage to lead and get our county recognized as a leader on an important issue in a positive way. QC Takes Right Stand on Open Government State lawmakers agree on budget, not crypto By Steve Brawner Columnist Lawmakers gathering in Little Rock for this year’s fiscal session will pass Gov. Sarah Sanders’ budget and state employee pay plan with few changes. But as of Thursday morning, it was unclear what they will do about those noisy crypto mines popping up across Arkansas because of a law they passed last year. Sanders opened the session Wednesday with her first State of the State address. She didn’t make any major policy proposals, instead telling lawmakers that if they send her a budget funding critical services and slowing government’s growth, she will sign it. The half-hour speech focused on the past year’s accomplishments more than the session itself, which is understandable. Last year’s regular session was a big one with the LEARNS Act and the Protect Arkansas Act – the first making major changes to education and the second to criminal justice. The state is still implementing those changes. Moreover, fiscal sessions, which occur every other year, are supposed to focus on the budget. Lawmakers can tackle everything else when they meet in their longer regular session next year. Sanders’ p r o p o s e d general revenue budget this upcoming fiscal year includes $6.31 billion in spending, which is about $109 million less than the previous year’s budget. That’s a 1.76% increase, which is less than the rate of inflation. Forecasters project a $376.6 million surplus coming from $6.69 billion in revenues. Senate President Pro Tempore Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, said lawmakers won’t make many changes. “Budget basically is what it is,” he said. “Leadership in House and Senate and other members had a lot of say and input on this budget. We feel good where we’re at.” Lawmakers have cut taxes more than $300 million under Sanders, but there are no plans for a tax cut this session. They instead will wait to see the final numbers when the fiscal year ends June 30. Then Sanders will call the Legislature into special session to cut taxes further. In her State of the State address, she repeated her campaign pledge to phase out the state income tax. Lawmakers can debate nonbudgetary issues if twothirds support a resolution authorizing it. That will happen with Sanders’ plan to increase state employee salaries one time by 3% while increasing the state employee minimum wage to $15 an hour. While the budget and pay increase will sail through the process, the crypto mine situation remains unresolved. Crypto mines are big data processing facilities with many computers that produce a lot of heat and use a lot of energy. Their fans’ ear-splitting noise lessens nearby residents’ quality of life and makes their homes hard to sell. Twenty-three Faulkner County residents have sued one of the companies. Some mines are at least partially owned by foreigners. The mines employ almost no one locally except security guards. They’re popping up because the Legislature last year hastily passed Act 851, which limited local governments’ ability to regulate them. It passed with almost no debate or opposition at the session’s end, when lawmakers were ready to go home. There’s general agreement that Act 851, as written, was a mistake. However, the Senate, which is where the action is, is “fragmented,” said Sen. Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy. Act 851’s lead Senate sponsor, Sen. Josh Bryant, R-Rogers, has introduced a resolution meant to correct some of the law’s flaws. It would require the mines to reduce noise while giving more authority to local governments and prohibiting ownership by certain foreign entities. Lawmakers would tend to want to give him and Act 851’s lead House sponsor, Rep. Rick McClure, R-Malvern, first dibs at correcting last session’s mistake. McClure is sponsoring Bryant’s resolution in the House. But there are other resolutions out there, including one by Sen. Missy Irvin, R-Mountain View, and six by Sen. Bryan King, R-Green Forest. Hester said he suspects a narrow bill will pass. He doesn’t expect a broad one to make it through, but he said he could be surprised. City, County governments continue to fail the people By Rick Kennedy Columnist County and city government in Phillips County continues to be as ineffective and dysfunctional as ever. In county government, we have the saga of Sheriff’s police cars, where parties there cannot seem to agree on who has the authority to purchase such cars, which budget the money to come from, or the fact that the insurance funds -- instead replacing the car as it was intended -- went straight into the county’s General Fund. For what? Someone’s salary? Across the street, we have the curious double standards of the city government in Helena West Helena. After certain council members ranted about the lack of competitive bids and purchasing on over $93,000 two weeks ago, the same council approved a $955,000 project to a single contractor without competitive bids one week later. The change of heart is puzzling, especially considering that the issue at hand, a new well, was supposed to attract companies and bidders from throughout the state and region. The council was urged to look at project engineers and contractors from throughout the state. “The eyes of the state and nation are on Helena right now. You must get this right...” the Council was told in recent speech. To the best of my knowledge, there were no public advertisements for work, no competitive bids on this supposedly vital project, no national search for engineers or project managers specializing in water issues. It is not like this water crisis happened yesterday. Whether one says the problems are a continuation of issues from last July or this past January, there was no time to bid out nearly $1 million in work? And this council, that in many eyes has lost its credibility, looks as lost and confused as any other council at this point with its inconsisent actions and messaging. How can you rant on not bidding out $93,000 worth of work to Central Arkansas Contractors and at the same time, accept $955,000 of work from Jones Hydro without a single other bid? Particularly on something that you say you value such as your water supply? Now, at the end of the day, Jones Hydro may be the best qualified to do the work. They have have the best pricing, the best equipment, the best knowledge of the situation. But, at the same time, you are telling me that there is no one else? No one in all of Little Rock, all of Memphis, all of Dallas? Or, anyone else capable and available to do this very same work in all of these United States? In the meantime, in the public video version of these city council meetings, there have been constant references to meetings between various public officials “off line” as the phase is said. Really? Secret meetings between public officials discussing public bussiness? Isn’t this supposed to be illegal? Even in the last open public meeting, the City Treasurer encouraged council members with questions about that the city’s finances to call him or contact him “off line...” What doesn’t he want the public to know about the city’s finances? What could possibly be so egreous in the city’s budget that can not be discussed in public? Of course, we can depend on absolutely no one on the council to challenge any of this, or ask the right questions? Both the city and county decry the loss of population, the closing of businesses and institutions, and the general malaise in the region right now. They both need to take a long look the mirror and understand that some of the public, particularly those that are leaving, are not as dumb as they think.
Local/Religion The Helena World 4A — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024 Dr. Keith Roach SPONSORED FEATURE DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter, 45, has had a paralyzed left vocal cord for about a year now. We have been to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor who ran at least a half dozen tests, including several scans. These didn’t show a reason for the problem, and everything else appeared to be normal. She had a cold before this happened, and we were treating her for a lingering sore throat. The doctor has told us that there is nothing to be done to unfreeze the vocal cord. I would love your opinion on this matter, as she has a lot of pain associated with it, and she coughs trying to get out what feels stuck in there. -- K.P. ANSWER: Paralysis of the vocal cord is often the result of damage to the nerve that leads to the vocal cord; there’s one on each side. The left side is particularly vulnerable and may be damaged during surgery (especially thyroid surgery), but a big fear is that a mass (especially a cancerous one) can damage the nerve and cause paralysis of the vocal cord. This is why her doctor did a CT scan. There are other less-common causes, such as nerve damage from other occurrences (stroke and multiple sclerosis); inflammatory diseases (lupus and others); and infections (such as Lyme disease). It sounds like the ENT doctor looked for other possibilities such as these. (But if not, then it should be done.) When a cause can’t be found, we call it “idiopathic unilateral vocal cord paralysis.” This often seems to happen after a viral infection, and it sounds like your daughter might have had one. Many people with this condition get better by themselves during the first year, but now that it has been about a year for her, she isn’t likely to get better without treatment. 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Put Your Heart (and Your Gut) Into Love Sandra Bagley RELIGION COLUMNIST “Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” (1 John 3:18, NIV) Put your heart into it. That is how we show that something truly matters to us. We are not just going through the motions. We are pouring our sincere emotions, passion, and dedication into whatever we are doing—a task, a relationship, or an endeavor. “Putting our heart into it” is about more than just talking the talk; it is about walking the walk, giving it our undivided attention, time, and energy, striving for excellence every step of the way. On the other side, when we fail to “put our heart into it” or approach something half-heartedly, there are consequences. Without that passion and commitment propelling us forward, our performance may suffer, leading to mediocrity or even failure. We might miss opportunities because we are not fully engaged. And in our relationships, a lack of genuine care and enthusiasm can cause them to deteriorate over time, leaving us feeling disconnected and unfulfilled. That is why it is important to do a gut check every now and then. We need to examine our innermost thoughts and emotions to understand our true feelings and motivations. The term “gut check” comes from that physical sensation of feeling uneasy in your stomach, especially in moments of uncertainty or anxiety. Push aside the ick factor and think about this: When the phone rings and you hear sad news, your heart drops. Can you feel that queasiness in the bottom of your stomach? What about when you hurt so deeply that you cry yourself sick? Do you feel it in your gut? Now, let us circle back to 1 John. In this powerful letter, John emphasizes the importance of love and sincerity in the Christian life. He urges believers not to just talk about love but to demonstrate it through their actions, aligning with God’s love for us. Take a closer look at verses17-18 in chapter 3: “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” When we unpack these verses, we uncover treasures beyond our imagination. It is like peeling back layers of meaning to reveal the heart of God’s message to us. The phrase, “but has no pity on them,” echoes from ancient Greek, urging us to listen closely. The Message translation paints a vivid picture: “but turn a cold shoulder and do nothing.” Can you feel that? We are shifting from warm hearts to cold shoulders, from a place of compassion to one of indifference. Now, hold on, because it gets even more intense. In Greek culture, the heart was not where emotions resided. With them, the heart symbolized a person’s thought and will, not just their emotions. When we act with our whole heart, it is a deliberate choice, a matter of the will. It is not just about feeling; it is about deciding. Yet the John word used, “splagchna” in Greek, refers to the bowels. So, when John talks about closing our bowels against those in need, he is not just talking about a physical response; he is talking about a gutwrenching lack of compassion. Imagine this: having all the material wealth in the world, yet when confronted with a person in desperate need, you have no empathy or compassion. Such an attitude reminds me of the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12:16-21, whose harvest was so bountiful that he found himself lacking storage space. As a farmer, because his crops are basically money, it was more money than he knows what to do with. Blessed with this abundant wealth, the man congratulates himself on his accomplishments. In just three verses, he said “I” six times and “my” five times. His preoccupation with his own desires and ambitions left no room for consideration of others. Not once did he mention family, friends, neighbors, or even acknowledge God. He neglected to show compassion or generosity toward others in need. Sadly, we have become good at shielding ourselves from our emotions. We have mastered the art of changing the channel when we see images of suffering children or away from stories of hardship and despair. We scroll past social media posts with the dismissive thought, “That’s not my concern.” In our attempts to protect ourselves, we have turned off our compassion, “closed our bowels,” as John puts it. How can God’s love dwell within us when we close off our very guts to the cries of the hurting and marginalized? Yet, John is challenging us to do more than just feel sympathy or offer empty words. John is urging us to do a gut check, truly examining the depth of our compassion and the authenticity of our love. “Let us love not in word or speech, but in truth and action,” he says. This is a call to put our heart and guts into loving others in tangible ways that make a real difference in their lives. May we choose to love sacrificially, unconditionally, and wholeheartedly, knowing that in doing so, we abide in Christ and experience the fullness of His love. Rev. Sandra Bagley is an Associate Minister at New Haven Missionary Baptist Church, and an awardwinning columnist. Readers may send feedback to [email protected]. Sandra Bagley
The Helena World Church WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024 — 5A True Vine Baptist Church Twin City Church of Christ For more information on a sponsorship of this church directory Please contact Wally Burchett at: Wally@ burchettmedia.com or call 910-528-0244 ASSEMBLY OF GOD FIRST Assembly of God 1807 Stringtown Rd. Pastor Dwight Miner 338-3882 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m. Hope Church 417 E. Baldwin Pastor Qway Duvall 501-655-0359 Worship Service Sundays 10:45 BAPTIST Asbury M.B. Church Wallace St. Marvell Rev. Leroy Williams Min., Rev. Gray Asst. S.S 9:30, M.W. 11:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sundays Bible Study Wed. 6:00 Harmony M.B. Church 801 Airport Road Fred Garrison, Min. 572-9342 S.S. 10 A.M. W.S. 11am & 5pm Wed 7pm Beautiful Zion Miss. Baptist 218 Ponotoc 338-3977 Danny Robinson, Min., S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. Beulah Missionary Baptist Onieda - Robert L. Goldsberry, Min S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. County Line Baptist P.O. Box 273, Marvell, AR 72366 Nate Lawerence, Min., 829-3260 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Elaine Baptist Church 200 Main St. Elaine Luke Watson/Pastor., 870-827-3469 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6p.m. Wed. 7:00 p.m. First Baptist M.B. Church Comer of Miller & Walnut St., Helena, 338-8652, Derrick L. Hughes, Pastor S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. First Baptist Ward St., Marvell S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Randy Williams, Pastor W.S. 11:30 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Every Sundays First Missionary Baptist Church 125 N. Coanza Von Daniels, Min., 870-228-5007 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Fourth Street Baptist B.MA Pastor: Lance Madden SS, 10am; WS, 11am &6pm Wed.- Adult Bible Study/ Children/Youth Classes 6pm Fountain Head M.B. Baptist Willis DR Marvell Pastor Vincent Bell. 870-829-2558 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; M.W. 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 1st & 3rd Sundays 6:00 p.m. Galilee Missionary Baptist206 Adams 338-3024 S.S. 9:30 a.m. Pastor Jessie King Greater First Miss. Baptist Comer of Sam and Bonanza St. Arthur Hughes, Min. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday Lambrook Baptist 827-3918 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Lexa Baptist 213 Cedar St. Pastor: Nathan Perry 572-6533 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Morning Grove Missi. Baptist Hwy 44 - Elder Robert Davi, Pastor, 572-0667 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 12:00 noon every Sun. Bible Class every Tues. Morning Star Baptist 885 S. Biscoe 338-6727 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sun Rev. Larry Edwards, Pastor Mount Oliver Miss. Baptist Onieda - Moses Tillman Sr., Min. S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 12 Noon every 2nd Sun. Mount Tabor Miss. Baptist 1160 Holly & Adams Streets S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun. Tues. 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tues. New Haven Missionary Baptist Rev. Rodney D. Corbin, Pastor 404 W Street West Helena, AR 72390 S.S. 9:30 a.m.- W.S. 11:00 a.m. - Prayer, Mon. 6 p.m., B.S., Wed. 7 p.m. Ph. 870.572.6314 New Hope Missionary Baptist Jackson & Holly • Billy G. Williams, Min., 338-9095 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 6 p.m. New Light Baptist 522 Arkansas Andre K. Valley, Min., 338-8677 S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 pm Wednesday New Zion Missionary Baptist - 225 Plaza L.A. Gamble, Min., 572-2159 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. 2nd & 3rd Sun. B.S. 2nd Wed. Pleasant Grove Miss. Baptist Hwy. 316 Kenion Williams, Min. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. Salem M.B.Church - Hwy. 44 So. S.S. 10:00 a.m. W.S. 11:00 am. 1st & 3rd Sunday Paster Randy Williams, Sr. St.John Missionary BaptistPerry ext., Helena S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Rev. Walter Debro Jr- Pastor St. John M.B. Church Perry Ext., Helena, AR Rev. Walter Debro Jr., Pastor Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:00 A.M. Each Sunday St. Joseph Missionary Baptist - Postelle S.S. 10 am.: W.S. 11:30 am. Wed. 6 p.m. Spring Lake Missionary Baptist S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Rev. Garland Lee Restoration Outreach Center Int. and Non-Denominational Worship Service Sundays at 11:00 a.m. ICTC (I Can Through Christ) Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. I am the Sr Pastor Matthew McKing Sr. First St. Paul Missionary Baptist 3182 Phillips Rd. 300 Billy Ward, Minister 572-2870 S.S. 10:00 am; W.S. 11:30 every Sunday Bible Class 7:00 pm - Wednesday St. Paul Missionary Baptist Corner of Walnut & Adam St. -Amos Newell, Min., S.S. 9:45 am.: W.S. 11 p.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m.-Tuesday St. Peter Missionary Baptist Old LR Road - Devin Brown, Min., 338-7164 S.S. 9:30 am.: W.S. 11:30 a.m. Bible Study: 6:00pm Wednesday followed with every choir rehearsal Second Baptist SBC 3rd & Baldwin St. Mike Collins, Senior Pastor., 572-3264 S.S. 9:00 a.m.: W.S. 10:00 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. Second Baptist - Park & Hernando St. Jarvis Smith, Min., 572-9647 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. NS. Sun., 6:30 p.m., BC., Tues. 5:00 p.m., Every 1st. Sat., Mo. Mus. 7:30 p.m. Second Baptist Church Lexa - 113 Mapl & Maine St 572-1525 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; M.W. 11:30 a.m.; Bible Study (First & Third Wednesdays) at 6 p.m. Silver Cloud 206 Riverview James L. Williams, Pastor 338-6822 Sunday School 9:30 , Morning worship 11:00 am, Wednesday night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Trenton Baptist Pastor: Brother Mike Shelley S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Truevine Missionary Baptist 415 W. Garland Dr. Pastor: TBA S.S. 9:30 a.m.; 1st and 3rd Sundays 11 a.m. Wed. Bible Class 6 p.m. Tucker Grove MB PC Road 115 Marvell, AR S.S. 9:30 am W.S. 11:00 am Rev. Earnest Womack Jr.- Pastor Mt Shelly MB Church Marvell Arkansas Pastor Vincent Bell West Acre Baptist Church S.S. 9:45 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m. Pray meeting Wed. 7:00 p.m. West Helena Baptist 702 Plaza St. S.S. 9:30 a.m.: W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. Zion Hill Baptist - 1108 Pecan St. 338-3712 Leroy Harper Sr., Min., S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday Zion Travelers Mis. Baptist Rev. Austin D. Hill SR Pastor 32610 HWY 44 Mellwood, AR 72367 S.S. 10:30am W.S. 11:30am CATHOLIC St. Mary’s Catholic 123 Columbia 338-6990 - Sun. Mass: 10 a.m. CHRISTIAN First Christian Carruth St. - Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. S.S. 10 a.m.: W.S. 11 a.m.; E.S. 5 p.m. Bible Study: Wed. 6:30 p.m CHURCH OF CHRIST Hicks United Church of Christ Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 9:00 a.m. Twin City Church of Christ Larry R Scott, Rev., 572-1215 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Southland Church of Christ Bro. Derek Wilson, Minister 5625 Hwy 242 West I Lexa, AR 72355 S.S. 10am - W.S. 1 lam 572-2240 CHURCH OF GOD Church of God - 1736 Hwy 49 Gene Rutledge, Min., 572-2099 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy 210N.9TH Pastor: Doris Smith, 572-7587 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m. Elaine Church of God Dan Wessell, Pastor S.S. 10:00 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m. Living Water Ministry 227 N. 8th St. West Helena Judy Carter, Pastor 572-5327 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 11 am & 6 pm. Wed. Bible Study: 7 p.m. New Beginning Church South Seven Audie Richardson Sr., - Pastor CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Christ TempleFranklin & Jefferson, Helena Supt. Alex J. Smith, Pastor; Min. Abram Johnson, Pulpit Chairman; SS 9:00 am, MS 10:30 am, YPWW 5:00 pm. Evening Service 6:00 pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible Band 7:00 pm, Holy Communion-Third Sundays Greater Powerhouse/Adams Temple 519 Plaza Street - Alex J. Smith, Min. First Lady-Clinton Smith S.S. 9:30 am.; W.S. 12 Noon, Tlies. Thurs, Fit, Nightly 7:30 pm St. Luke COGIC Elaine, Robert Tackett, Min. - S.S. 9:30 a.m. W.S. 11 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun Upper Room Pentecostal COGIC Jalen Phillips, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 am. Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 pm. 870-995-5128 Power House COGIC - 2nd St Kim Smith, Min., 572-9901 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Tues. 7:30 p.m. Watson Temple Church of God Hwy 49, Lexa Tues. Bible Study 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fri. Regular Services 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sim. S.S. 9:30 to 10:30 Regular Services 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. Evening Services: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. EPISCOPAL St. John Episcopal Perry & Pecan St. Rev. Ray Brown, 338-8115 W.S. 10:30 a.m„ S.S. 9:00 a.m. Allen Temple A.M.E. - 120 S. Ashlar SS 9:30 am -10:45 am Worship: 11:00 am Each Sunday Pastor T.B. Lamb METHODIST Carter Chapel AME 419 Columbia Deborah Senter, Pastor S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Elaine United Methodist Pastor William Joe Head W.S. 9:00 am. First United Methodist in Helena 502 Porter 338-7418 Rev. Buddy Hamner S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. Lexa United Methodist Pastor: Kenneth Lee - Cedar - S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m. Marvell United Methodist Pastor: Kenneth Lee - Hwy. 49 S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Pettis Memorial CMJZ. 121 Coranza 572-5046 Pastor William C. Gant S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 5 p.m. Sun. CYF: 5 p.m. Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Center & Wallace St., Marvell W. Simmons, Min., 338-8651 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. West Helena United Methodist - 109 N. 6th St. 572-2559 Pastor William Joe Head S.S. 9:30 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. PENTECOSTAL Pentecostal Porter Kenneth D. Harman, Pastor S.S. 10 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Apostolic Life Center Church 1335 Hwy 49, Marvell, AR Pastor Bishop S. R. Jackson S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m. Bible Study Thurs 7:30 p.m. Pentecostal Church of Holiness 52 ST. Francis Glenn Jackson, Min., 388-8974 S.S. 10 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. United 7TH DAY ADVENTIST Seventh Day Adventist Church Hwy. 49, Bill Neptune, Min. -W.S. Sat 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor Jeny Kenyon, 572-9141 Faith Lutheran Church 4525 North Washington Forrest City, AR 72335 Earl D. Burhhart, Deacon OTHER Greater Miracle Temple - 228 No. 2nd St Bro. Willie Manuel, Min. S.S. 9:30; W.S. 11:00 Tuesday Bible Study 7:30-9:00 p.m. Gods House “A Safe Place to Come To” Outreach Ministries, Inc. - Pastor: Elder Robert Davis 9th Street & Plaza 815 Plaza Street West Helena AR 72390 870-753-4050 870-995-3533 mobile Church Services Every Sunday: S.S. 9:30 am Morning Worship: 11:00 am Every Tuesday even. Bible Teachings 6:00 pm Every 2nd & 4th Sunday after service Lords Supper Free Food Pantry schedule: 1st Tuesday & 3rd Tuesday Call Pastor 870-572-0667 NON-DENOMINATIONAL Faith Outreach Church - 1430 Springdale Rd. Jim D. 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The Helena World Local WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024 — 7A Phillips Quorum Court endorses FOIA Amendment Phillips County Justices of the Peace (from left) Betty Brimley, Shirley MossLarry, and Oscar Hoskins are shown here signing the petition to place a constitutional amendment and initiated act on the November ballot to protect the state’s government transparency laws, which are recognized to be among the best in the United States. The Quorum Court unanimously passed a resolution endorsing the proposals. Photo Credit Andrew Bagley Darnell Williams II Endowment Fund Billy Faye Ward , of Helena West Helena, born November 23, 1960 passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 after her period of illness. She was better known by those who loved her as Dardy. Dardy is a nickname bestowed on her as a newborn by her older sister Pat. When, then 11 month old, Pat heard relatives claim her new baby sister was “just darling” she tried to copy them, but it came out ‘Dardy’ and the name stuck. Dardy couldn’t stand to see another in need - be at person or animal. She was a fiercely loyal, loving, and dedicate daughter, mother, sister, and friend. She was proceeded in death by her father, Billy Edwards, mother, Faye Edwards, stepmother, Christine Edwards, brother Billy Edwards, Jr., sister, Jaye Summerhill, stepsisters, Monica Montgomery and Melissa Winters , stepbrother, Mike Winters, and granddaughter Faith McBride. Dardy is survived by her sister Pat Ramsay (Bo) of Tulip, her daughters Carrie McBride (Steve) of Chandler, Arizona and Raechel Nearns (Bobby) of Helena West Helena, grandchildren George Howard, Colin McBride, Makaighla Howard, Connor McBride, Raechel Howard, Charle Howard, and CJ Garza. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends and by David Moneymaker her long time companion, fishing buddy, and she would say soul mate. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 15th at 1pm, at Tulip Cemetery, with Bro. Jerry Arnold officiating. Arrangements are made by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook at regenycfuneralhome.com. Staff Reports HELENA WORLD The Phillips County Quorum Court passed a resolution at its monthly meeting endorsing the proposed constitutional amendment and initiated act to enshrine Arkansas’s Freedom of Information Act in the Arkansas Constitution and strengthen other provisions of transparency law through an initiated act. After a short presentation of the resolution by the Publisher of the Helena World, County Judge Clark Hall wholeheartedly offered his support of the resolution, which states, “Whereas open and transparent government is a bedrock of any thriving and functioning democracy; Whereas Arkansas currently has the nation’s strongest open government and transparency laws; Recognizing that there are forces working within the state that seek to detrimentally weaken those laws and deprive the citizenry of their right to know what is going on with their government; Be it resolved that the Quorum Court of Phillips County wholeheartedly endorses the effort to pass a constitutional amendment and initiated act to protect and strengthen the Freedom of Information Act for generations to come.” Hall said, “Arkansas has some of the best open government laws in the country and I support keeping them. The people deserve to know what we are doing.” The vote was 8-0 to pass the resolution and all eight Justices of the Peace who were present signed the petitions along with Hall, County Clerk Shakira Winfield, County Assessor Jerome Turner, County Treasurer Santresa Mayfield, and Circuit Clerk Tamekia Franklin. County Sheriff Neal Byrd was out of town but Chief Deputy Darrell Winston signed the petition along with JPs-Elect Lita MooreJohnson and Isaac Tribune. Those wanting to support the effort can sign the petition to get the measures on the November 2024 ballot at the Helena World offices at 417 York Street. Volunteers are also needed to gather signatures. Ward Obits Arrest nade in Arkansas Street murder Andrew Bagley HELENA WORLD The Helena-West Helena Police Department has made an arrest in a murder last week on Arkansas Street. Thirty-five-year-old Gilbert Fisher was arrested last Thursday without incident for the Tuesday night killing and faces a first degree murder charge for the killing of Terrance Wilson at 1026 Arkansas Street on April 9. Multiple officers, along with the Helena-West Helena Fire Department and Pafford EMS, responded to the call to come to the residence for a medical emergency. Upon entering the residence, police discovered Wilson dead on the floor. The Phillips County Coroner’s office was summoned to make an official death declaration. Officers secured the scene and began their investigation, which included working with fire fighters to try and determine if any houses in the area had surveillance cameras and interviewing witnesses. That preliminary investigation led police to arrest Fisher. At press time Fisher was being held at the Phillips County Detention Center on a bond of $1 million. No hearing Fisher date was scheduled. Marvell Academy Although Marvell, AR, was not in the path of totality for the Eclipse on Monday, April 8th, 2024, but the students at Marvell Academy TOTALLY enjoyed checking out the Eclipse. This event was an amazing educational opportunity for the students to experience. Mrs. Liz Easley’s 5th grade Eagles spent time learning all about the Eclipse in class prior to it. They wanted to share their knowledge with the rest of the elementary students. The 5th grade class planned lectures and age-appropriate activities for each grade, K3-4th, and helped to educate the other elementary students. This was a fun and educational project. The students had a very good understanding of the Eclipse as they watched it with their fellow Eagles at Marvell Academy. Former Justice of the Peace and retired Marvell High School teacher and Coach Clausey Myton (right) is shown last Saturday with former Marvell High School basketball standout Myra Williams at last Saturday’s annual benefit basketball games held at the Marvell-Elaine Gymnasium to raise funds for the Darnell Williams II Endowment Fund that provides scholarships to Marvell students attending college. The fund was established in the memory of Myton’s son who was killed in a tragic accident almost twenty years ago and the fund carries his name. Since its inception in 2008, the fund has provided scholarships annually for students attending schools as close as close as Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and as far away as Ivy League schools such as Brown University and the University of Pennsylvania. Photo Credit: Andrew Bagley
8A — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024 Local The Helena World MA Jr. Lady Eagles Desoto Jr. Boys Track Staff Reports HELNEA WORLD The DeSoto School students had an amazing time on Monday, April 8th, 2024, while participating in the eclipse viewing. Students in 3rd-11th grades had a picnic at the football field for lunch, then did some buddy work marking their eclipse observations. Students in lower elementary went outside after lunch on their playground to view as well! The seniors even participated while attending their college class at PCCUA. Eclipse-themed cupcakes and special edition eclipse Oreos were provided. DeSoto School would like to thank Jerry Bryant Himes and Bryant Eye Clinic for providing the eclipse glasses for the school. Special appreciation was also given to Stevee Pryor and Elizabeth Stephens for helping coordinate the snacks and activities for the day. Desoto students experience the Eclipse The Junior High District 1-AA Track and Field Meet was rained out and held two days later, on Friday, April 12th, 2024, at Lee Academy-MS. The Junior Lady Eagles competed against Delta Academy and Lee Academy-AR. The Junior Lady Eagles won the meet with a total of 105 points. They scored in sixteen events throughout the event. Lee Academy-AR placed second with 80 points. The Junior High District 1-3A Track and Field Meet was rained out and held two days later, on Friday, April 12th, 2024, at Lee Academy-MS. The Junior T-Birds were in competition with Regents of Oxford, West Memphis Christian, Tunica Academy, and North Sunflower Academy. The Junior T-Birds were the District Runner-up to Regents of Oxford, with a total of 99 points. They scored in eighteen events throughout the event. Regents of Oxford won the meet with 106 points. MA Jr. Eagles The Junior High District 1-AA Track and Field Meet was rained out and held two days later, on Friday, April 12th, 2024, at Lee Academy-MS. The Junior Eagles competed against Delta Academy, Calhoun Academy, and Lee Academy-AR. The Junior Eagles were Runner-up to Lee Academy-AR meet with a total of 92 points. They scored in seventeen events throughout the event. In the final event of the night, the Junior Eagles narrowly lost the relay by .04 seconds to Lee Academy, who won first place in the district with 96 points. Desoto Jr. Girls Track The Junior High District 1-3A Track and Field Meet was rained out and held two days later, on Friday, April 12th, 2024, at Lee Academy-MS. The Junior Lady T-Birds were in competition with Regents of Oxford, West Memphis Christian, Tunica Academy, and North Sunflower Academy. The Junior Lady T-Birds won the meet with a total of 79 points. They scored in seventeen events throughout the event.
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10A — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024 Local The Helena World Cindy Davis HELENA WORLD FOOD EDITOR PECAN CRUSTED PORKTENDERLOIN Ingredients 1 1 ½ lb. pork tenderloin Coarse sea salt and pepper to taste ½ cup light brown sugar, divided 2 TBSP. soy sauce, divided 2 tsp.minced garlic ½ cup pecan pieces ¼ cup pineapple juice 2 TBSP. Dijon mustard Directions Heat oven to 400. Coat a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper to taste; set aside. In a small bowl, mix together ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 TBSP. soy sauce and some minced garlic. Spread mixture over the top of the pork Bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes . Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan on medium high heat, combine remaining sugar, pineapple juice and mustard. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Slice pork, Spoon sauce over top and serve. PECAN CRUSTED PORKTENDERLOIN BON APPETIT La CHOF Barton High School Barton High School’s Grayson Galvan was named to the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association’s All-Region band and performed at Harding University recently with the other top band members around the region. His skills landed his as the top trombone player, sitting in the first chair.Photo Courtesy of Barton School District
The Helena World Legals/Classifieds WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024 — 11A Thank You For Reading This Edtion of the Helena World STATE OF AR COUNTY OF Phillips NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, the following tenants entered leases with Helena Storage for storage space in which to store personal property, and, WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the rent and Helena Storage pursuant to said lease is authorized to sell the personal property to satisfy the past due rent and other charges owed to it by the following tenants. NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that Helena Storage will offer for sale, and will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash all personal property in storage units leased by the following tenants at Helena Storage, located at 9344 PC Road 300, Helena, AR, at 1:00 P.M. on the 7th day of MAY, A.D., 2024. Kevin Stackhouse Tamara Delaney Tashika Richardson Wesley Smith Calvin Smith Ethel Childs Leonard Lamar, Jr. John Damien Cleary Michael McGhee Joretha Thomas Misty Nicole Taylor Tanishia M. Owens Kiera Vann Timothy Hartley Andre Morgan Billy Amos Calvin Smith Courtney Harris Thadeus Roach Redy Ann Stevenson The Helena Advertising & Promotions Commission has adopted the following schedule for consideration of funding requests: Project/Event Date Application Deadline Funding Decision Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2024 May 15, 2024 June 13, 2024 Jan 1 - Jun 30, 2025 Nov 15, 2024 Dec 12, 2024 Projects previously funded by A&P will only be considered for subsequent funding if a completed final report has been submitted at the conclusion of the project or event. This final report should include a copy of the financial report for this event and copies of invoices covering the cost of marketing, advertising and promotion that was funded by this grant. It should also include photos of the project/event, samples of promotional efforts and any resulting publicity. For more information or to receive copies of the Funding Request Form or Final Report Form, contact Helen Halbert at (870)406-6128 or [email protected]. ELECTION PROCLAMATION By the virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, I hereby proclaim and make known that an election will be held in the County Clerk’s Office at the Phillips County Courthouse, Helena, Arkansas, for electing three (3) commissioners of the Helena Improvement District of Helena, Phillips County, Arkansas, on Monday, May 1st, 2023. Said election will be held in accordance with the general election laws of the State of Arkansas, except that none but landowners of said District and mortgagees in possession after condition broken shall be allowed to vote at said election, or be eligible to election to the said offices, provided, however, that guardians duly appointed who have given bond and received letters of guardianship of infant heirs or insane persons owning lands in said District may vote in right of their respective wards. The polls will remain continuously open from 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. of said day. WITNESS my hand and seal on this 1st day of April, 2023. Neal Byrd, Phillips County Sheriff PUBLIC NOTICE HELENA, AR MID-DELTA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL MEET WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024, AT 12:00 NOON IN THE MAIN OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM LOCATED AT 610 S. BISCOE, HELENA, ARKANSAS Advertisement for Sealed Bids MARVELL-ELAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT Former Elaine Campus Buildings to be torn down and removed. Asbestos Abatement Marvell-Elaine School District invites Arkansas Licensed contractors to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) for tearing down four (4) buildings, hauling off of Debris, Asbestos Abatement Printed and Digital Proposals will be accepted. Email proposals to [email protected] Or mail to: Vicki Jones Marvell-Elaine School District P O Box 1870 Marvell, AR 72366 For more details, contact Vicki Jones at [email protected] All proposals must be received by 3:00 p.m. on April 26, 2024.
12A — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024 Local The Helena World NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 - 2025 SCHOOL YEAR Begins APRIL 1, 2024 DeSoto School Inc is a member of the SACS, MAIS and ANSAA. All faculty members are fully certified by the Arkansas Department of Education and/or the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools. DeSoto School is dedicated to a quality education for everyone and provides a strong curriculum for all grades. Our students score well above the National Average on State Exams. Ninety-five percent of our graduates go on to attend major colleges and universities. Our graduating classes have been offered as much as $1,000,000 in scholarships. DeSoto School, Inc. has a low student -teacher ratio of 17:1 with available core and prep classes for high school. In addition, students can also enroll in dual credit classes with PCCUA. Pee Wee, Junior High, and Varsity football, basketball and cheerleading offer students stimulating after school activities. Jr. and Sr. High athletes can also compete in baseball, softball, track & field, cross country, tennis, and golf. Of the utmost importance to DeSoto is offering a safe and nurturing environment to our students and parents while emphasizing the importance of prayer, patriotism and pride in our community. CALL OR COME BY THE SCHOOL OFFICE AT: 497 Thunderbird Drive, Helena-West Helena, AR 870-572-6717 NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS: DeSoto School, Inc., West Helena, AR admits students of any race, color or national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. DeSoto School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in its administration of its educational policies, admissions, scholarship, athletic and other school-administered programs.