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Please see TOURS on 2A Crawford Staff Reports HELENA WORLD Barton native and longtime Helena civic leader G. Ernest Cunningham, a former Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives who represented Helena for three decades b e f o r e turning to commu - nity develo p m e n t and lobbying, died on June 11, 2024, in Little Rock. He was 87. Ernest grew up in Barton, Arkansas, graduated from Barton High School and attended the University of Arkansas. He was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, serving a term as president and graduated with a degree in Accounting in 1960. Upon returning to Helena, he joined his father at Cunningham Inc., then known as Cunningham Butane Gas Company, for many years, later working with his brother Joe Tom. He was a proud member of the Democratic Party, and he represented HelenaWest Helena and part of eastern Arkansas in the Arkansas House of Representatives, serving from 1969 to 1999. He was always popular with his constituents and never lost an election. After his legislative career, he became a lobbyist and his clients included Arkansas Health Care Andrew Bagley HELENA WORLD Former PCCUA Head Women’s Basketball Coach Coach Shareka Maner has submitted her resignation as the women’s basketball coach at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, according to a statement issued by the College last week. The statement said, “Due to personal concerns, Coach Maner felt like she needed to step aside. The college is moving forward with our commitment to our students and the community to have a topnotch intercollegiate basketball program. A search for a new women’s coach will begin immediately, and Athletic Director Kevin Arnold will serve as the Interim Head Coach until the position is filled.” Just days after Maner submitted her resignation, Cunningham Staff Reports HELENA WORLD Congressman Rick Crawford, who represents the First Congressional District of Arkansas, visited Helena Harbor on June 19th and toured Envirotech Chemical and Helm Fertilizer. Crawford was joined by Phillips County Justice of the Peace Martin Rawls. The purpose of the tour was seeing the progress that has been made at Helena Harbor, as well as hear about the infrastructure needs of the Helena Harbor site. In addition, Crawford met with a business prospect that is considering locating at Helena Harbor. The first stop of the tour was the Envirotech production facility. Envirotech produces a number of biodegradable liquid disinfectants for the food and water service sectors. Crawford was briefed by Ms. Julie Gallucci, a Vice President at Arxada, the parent company of Envirotech. Galliucci went over the number of products produced at the Helena Harbor facility and shared infrastructure needs that Envirotech must have for future expansions. Visit our website: www.helenaworld.org June 26, 2024 • Single copy $1.25 Volume 153 • Number 26 © 2024, Helena World Chronicle, LLC Please see COACH on 2A Please see DIED on 2A NEW CHAMBER DIRECTOR Maner quits PCCUA, named coach at AZ’s Yavapai College Helena Representative and former Speaker Cunningham dies The Phillips County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that Joseph Whitfield has been appointed as the new Executive Director of our organization! Joseph, a native of Helena-West Helena, brings with him a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to advancing our community’s economic growth and prosperity. He shares our passion for this county and the businesses that connect us. With Joseph at the helm, the Chamber will work to strengthen local businesses, enhance the climate for entrepreneurs, build a network of community partnerships, host professional networking events, lead workshops for business development, support tourism efforts throughout the county, and more. Please join us in welcoming Joseph Whitfield to our Chamber of Commerce team at a happy hour open house on Thursday, August 14th at the renovated Chamber building. Crawford visits Helena Harbor, tours industries Maner Support Local Journalism * Subscribe Today Arnold

Local The Helena World 2A — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024 Tucker Sportsmanship Award Staff Reports HELENA WORLD The office of Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston confirmed last week that there is no city charter filed in accordance with ACA 14-42-303(c) which calls into serious question if the petition organizers pushing to dissolve the city can accomplish their goal through a referendum. On June 6, the Helena World submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to the Secretary of State’s office which said, “Pursuant to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, please provide any charter for the City of Helena-West Helena or the former City of West Helena passed and filed with the Secretary of State in accordance with 14-42-303 (c).” On June 17, the office responded that the only documents they had were the 1917 Incorporation, which predates this statutory mechanism for dissolution by referendum under Title 14 Section 42. The Helena World previously published a column by Helena Harbor Director and General Counsel John Edwards who raised the issue that if a charter wasn’t filed in accordance with this statute that the whole effort by those petition organizers was flawed. Helena World Publisher Andrew Bagley was asked by the Helena-West Helena Rotary Club last week to discuss the various legal questions raised by the petitioners seeking to dissolve the city government. Bagley told the Rotarians, “Petition organizers appear to be trying to pick and choose statutes in different code sections and create new law. For example, they say the success of their petition under Section 42 would result in a receivership as outlined in Section 62. All of the legal opinions we have obtained have said you can’t do that. John (Edwards) raised the issue in an opinion column of whether or not there was even a charter in accordance with this statute they are utilizing. As it turns out, there is not.” Bagley then was asked when what citizens who are frustrated with the current situation should do. Bagley said the city’s problems were people problems not structural problems. He told the Rotarians, “We merged the cities, which was the smart thing to do, because people got upset with some alderman in West Helena. We reduced the size of the city council from ten to six because we wanted to get some rid of individual councilmen. Now we have some people that just want to get rid of the city itself. We keep trying to deal with the people problems with structural solutions. We have people issues. If you are upset with the Mayor, you sign the recall petition and have an election. If you are upset with some members of the City Council, you run against them this fall. You don’t channel an Elton John song and “Burn Down the Mission.” Secretary of State reports no charter under 1953 statute Twelve-year-old Brandon Hadder is the 2024 recipient of the O. R. Tucker Award presented annually by the Twin City Athletic Association. The award goes to the baseball player who exhibited the best sportsmanship during TCAA league play during the season. The award was announced at the TCAA’s annual award ceremony and trophy presentation last week held at the J. R. House Complex.. Photo Submitted COACH DIED TOURS Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona announced Maner as its new women’s basketball coach. The news release, posted on the college’s athletic website, announcing Maner’s hiring makes no mention of her holding the position at PCCUA. When discussing her previous employment the release said, “Maner comes to Prescott from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, where she served as the assistant coach at Southeast Missouri State University.” An email was sent to the college’s Athletic Director, Michael Tenette, seeking comment regarding his awareness of Maner’s employment at PCCUA. At press time he had not responded. Athletic Director Kevin Arnold will serve as the program’s Interim Head Coach. Arnold, who coached high school basketball at KIPP Delta Collegiate High School before coming to PCCUA and leading the effort to resurrect its intercollegiate said, “This is just a bump in the road on the way to our goal. The bird is still back, and we look forward to a full house when we reopen the renovated gym against Southeast Arkansas College on November 7.” PCCUA Chancellor Dr. Keith Pinchback reiterated that the College is moving forward saying, “Ridge Runner basketball is back, and the college has and continues to be committed to the success of this program. Kevin Arnold has done an excellent job getting this program organized and off the ground. He has my full confidence and will guide this program forward to success.” The first Ridge Runner home game in the newly-renovated basketball facility is scheduled for November 7 against Southeast Arkansas College. It will be the first intercollegiate basketball game for Phillips since 1990. Information about the head coaching position and an application can be found at www.pccua. edu/jobs/. Association, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., and Arkansans For Better Schools. Ernest spent many hours working to improve the quality of life for all in Helena, Phillips County, and the Delta. He was instrumental in the development of the Helena-West Helena-Phillips County Port Authority, the Helena River Park, the Delta Cultural Center, the Civil War Trail as a member of the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, KIPP Delta Public Schools, and the restoration of several historic sites in Helena. He was humbled by many honors, including induction into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame, the Phillips County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, the Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, and others. He loved his family, his church, Helena-West Helena, politics, Arkansas, Razorback sports (especially football), horse racing, hunting, fishing, reading, history, travel, an ocean view, dinner with family and friends, cats, dogs, wild birds, koi ponds, gardening, bragging about his grandkids, and helping others. He was a husband, father, grandfather, mentor, business partner, and friend to so many. He will be missed dearly. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Cunningham; two sons, Cotter Cunningham (Edie Rogat) of Austin, Texas, and Baker Cunningham (Ashley Cunningham) of Little Rock, Arkansas; his grandchildren: Hailey, Peyton, Truman, Will, and Walker Cunningham; and his sisterin-law Marcia Cunningham and nephews Cotten (Gwin) and Gordon Cunningham. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Lena Cotten Cunningham, and his brother, Joseph Thomas Cunningham. A Memorial Service will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Helena on June 21st at 1:00 p.m., with a reception to follow at Beth El Heritage Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to any of the following: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 625 Pecan St. Helena, Arkansas 72342; Catholic High School for Boys, 6300 Father Tribou Street, Little Rock, AR 72205; or Thrive, Inc., 415 Ohio Street, Helena, AR, 72342. Reubel Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Crawford was pleased to learn that two of Envirotech’s customers have Arkansas connections, the City of Fort Smith and Tyson Foods. Galliucci stated the two biggest needs for Envirotech include an elevated water tower and a waste water treatment facility. John Charles Edwards, General Counsel & Economic Development Director of Helena Harbor, noted that these are critical needs and progress has been made on them. The funding is in place for the water tower with the award of a US Department of Transportation grant in late 2022. At this time, the final studies required to move forward are nearing completion and Edwards hopes the water tower project can go out for bid later this year. As for a wastewater treatment facility, Edwards noted Helena Harbor is currently applying for funding with phase 1 of the project estimated to cost at least $6,000,000.00. After the briefing, Envirotech Plant Manager Darren Brown gave Crawford a tour of the plant. Crawford then toured the recently expanded Helm Fertilizer Terminal and was briefed by Helm Terminal President Scott Shirk and Plant Manager Mark Pruett. This was Crawford’s second time to visit Helm in recent years and it was apparent he was pleased with the progress. Helm built a new conveyer tower, warehouse, and dock to increase capacity at the terminal. Shirk shared with the Congressman how great the support has been from the Delta Regional Authority and the Arkansas Waterways Commission in getting the new road built to handle the increased truck traffic to Helm. Helm barges fertilizer into its terminal and trucks it out by road. Shirk also noted the great assistance from the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and AT&T in getting fiber to the Helm Terminal. Edwards added the support from the East Arkansas Planning & Development District in the Helm project had been outstanding. Crawford then met with a team representing a prospect that was looking at locating a terminal at Helena Harbor. This was an initial visit and much of the discussion revolved around the rail service options at Helena Harbor. Edwards noted that visits like the one made by Crawford play a vital role in educating and informing elected leaders on how to better support the creation of jobs.

The Helena World Opinions WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024 — 3A Reggie Murdock State Senator LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas families and businesses will save more than $483 million in income taxes next year, thanks to a tax cut passed by the legislature during a three-day special session. Also, Arkansas homeowners will see their property taxes go down by about $46 million because the legislature increased the homestead property tax credit from $425 to $500. Senate Bill 1 had the major income tax reduction. It lowers individual income taxes for about 1.1 million Arkansas taxpayers by reducing the top rate from 4.4 percent to 3.9 percent. That will save taxpayers $384.2 million next year and $256.1 million in following years. The savings are higher next year because they actually include 18 months of savings, from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. After that, in a typical 12-month fiscal year the savings will be $256.1 million. Numerous lawmakers said that income taxes need to be lowered, even eliminated, in order for Arkansas to remain competitive with neighboring states. Every tax reduction makes it easier for the state to recruit industry. The Senate bill also lowers corporate income taxes by changing the top rate from 4.8 percent to 4.3 percent. In the first 18 months it is in effect it will save Arkansas businesses about $99.3 million and then the savings will be about $66.2 million every fiscal year. An estimated 7,800 corporations will get a tax cut, according to a fiscal impact statement by the state Department of Finance and Administration. Property taxes will go down for assessment years beginning January 1, 2024, because of the increase in the homestead property tax credit. The second full year it is in effect it will save homeowners about $47 million. The legislature met in special session to finalize a budget for the state Game and Fish Commission. It had to be done before June 30, the final day of the current fiscal year. If the legislature had not approved a budget, the agency would not have had authority to spend any of its funding on July 1. The special session was scheduled to coincide with the week when the Legislative Council and its subcommittees hold their regular monthly meetings. That helped to hold down the costs of the session because so many lawmakers were scheduled to be at the Capitol anyway. The legislature has always written very conservative budgets to keep down spending levels for state agencies. For example, state spending will grow by only 1.76 percent next year. Even after accounting for the loss of revenue due to the income tax reductions, the estimated budget surplus next year will be $280.3 million. Since 2013 the legislature, the current governor and the previous governor have approved a series of tax cuts that lowered state revenue by about $1.5 billion a year. For perspective, this year’s total general revenue fund will be $6.2 billion. Arkansas operates under a balanced budget law, known as the Revenue Stabilization Act. If an economic downturn causes tax revenue to go down, state agencies must reduce spending by a proportionate amount. However, the Public School Fund is protected from cuts because the state Constitution mandates that the state provide all children with an education. Other state services do not have similar constitutional protection from budget cuts. State Capitol Week in Review Casino amendment draws big bucks By Steve Brawner Columnist The proposed citizen-led constitutional amendment that would repeal the Pope County casino license probably isn’t the most high-profile ballot question this Arkansas election season – at this point, anyway. It is, however, the one raising the most money from both sides. In addition to repealing the Pope County license, the amendment also would require a special election to be held in any county where a future casino could be located. Those elections would occur if voters statewide someday approve a constitutional amendment authorizing more licenses. The proposed amendment is a response to a constitutional amendment passed by voters statewide in 2018 that authorized casino licenses in four counties, including Pope. Two of them already had casinos. Well, technically, they had big buildings with lots of slot machines and other “electronic games of skill.” Those licenses belong to Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs in Garland County, and Southland Casino in West Memphis in Crittenden County. Those entities greatly expanded their operations after the 2018 amendment passed. That amendment also a u t h o r i z e d a license for what became Saracen Casino Resort in Jefferson County, home of Pine Bluff. Owned and operated by the Quapaw Nation of Oklahoma, it opened in 2020. The outlier was Pope County, where a majority of voters said no to the amendment in 2018. Some have been working to keep it out ever since. They don’t want a casino in a county that voted against having a casino. That concern is becoming closer to being a reality. The state Racing Commission June 12 voted to accept Oklahoma-based Cherokee Nation Entertainment’s application. The Cherokees plan to invest $300 million in a gambling facility in Pope County with 1,200 slot machines along with a 200-room resort hotel and other amenities. The commission also voted June 12 to close the application period and hire a consultant to score the application. That consultant will report back June 27, as reported by the Arkansas DemocratGazette. The ballot question committee sponsoring the proposed amendment to stop the casino, Local Voters in Charge, reported Monday that it had raised $1.2 million in May. Cumulatively, it has raised $2,450,100, all but $100 of it coming from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. That money enabled the group to spend $1.243 million last month on paid signature canvassers. It must collect 90,704 valid voter signatures by July 5. The effort to stop the Pope County casino is an interesting alliance. Citizens opposed to a gambling establishment in their county are working with a large casino operator. The Choctaw Nation operates eight casinos in eastern Oklahoma. The one in Pocolo is an hour and a half due west of Russellville and barely across the state line from Fort Smith. The Cherokee casino in Pope County would be unwanted nearby competition. Cherokee Nation, meanwhile, is investing its own big bucks in this election to defeat the amendment. It donated $775,000 during May to its ballot question committee, Investing in Arkansas. It spent $200,000 that month with a consulting company for advertising, public opinion research, and other campaign-related expenses. These sums are luxuries some of the other citizen-led initiatives don’t have. For example, the Arkansas Period Poverty Project group is pushing a ballot initiative removing the sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products. It had raised only $2,710.96 through May 31. It is collecting signatures using only volunteers, which is much harder. It hasn’t drawn the support of any funders, including companies that sell those products. I guess consumers will buy diapers and feminine hygiene products regardless of a sales tax. Those consumers, meanwhile, aren’t going to contribute to ballot question campaigns. I’m not impugning anybody’s character here – particularly the locals involved with Local Voters in Charge. I’m just pointing out the obvious, which is that it’s easier to raise money for or against a ballot initiative if it can be tied to a big funder’s pocketbook. Farm Bill Framework Delivers for Agriculture By John Boozman US Senator I’ve talked with farmers, ranchers and agriculture industry stakeholders in our state and across the country to gather their input and priorities for the next farm bill. Now we’ve put those ideas on paper and are making progress toward passage of this crucial legislation. The House Agriculture Committee approved a bipartisan farm bill last month that meets the needs of farmers, ranchers, foresters, rural communities and consumers across America. Republicans on the Senate Agriculture Committee are building on that momentum with the release of our own farm bill framework in recent days. Our plan supplies additional resources for the tools farmers rely upon, and are calling for us to invest in, while ensuring we promote new markets and research in addition to protecting nutrition programs and conservation practices. Arkansas farmers have been able to point to their positive trade balance in agriculture as a source of pride for the better part of the last 50 years as they worked to feed, clothe and fuel the world. Unfortunately, this administration’s refusal to engage on the issue has created an agricultural trade imbalance that is projected to reach record heights and is showing no signs of slowing. We increase funding for the farm bill’s premiere trade programs to help increase our competitiveness overseas. University of Arkansas System Vice President for Agriculture Dr. Deacue Fields testified before the committee in 2022 about the importance of agriculture research. Agricultural research programs spur innovation and productivity allowing farmers to produce more while using less and in an environmentally friendly manner, even as threats from pests, diseases and unpredictable weather become more common. Our framework represents a strong commitment to supporting that work. I’ve been blessed to see how Natural State research is shaping the industry. Under the GOP proposal, agricultural research funding would double, which would be welcome news for our land-grant institutions and colleges of agriculture that conduct groundbreaking research. I’m particularly pleased to advocate for continuation of the 1890 National Scholars Program, which would directly impact the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. We also make a historic investment in the conservation title while ensuring programs remain locallyled and flexible. Our plan increases funding in the conservation title with a focus on empowering producers to make the best decisions to meet the resource concerns of their operations. More than half of Arkansas counties lost population according to the last census. These communities must have the modern infrastructure necessary to attract and retain talent. Our framework offers help to rural areas by making significant investments in small business development, broadband expansion, water and energy infrastructure programs, as well as funds to increase access to rural healthcare, childcare and public safety. Most importantly, we are putting more farm in the farm bill by guaranteeing a modernized farm safety net so we can deliver access to risk management tools that reflect the nature of the challenges our producers are operating under. Our farmers, ranchers, foresters, consumers, lenders and other stakeholders helped us fashion a farm bill that meets their varying needs. The agriculture committee has demonstrated we can come together to tackle important legislation. I have been proud to partner with Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) to shepherd significant reforms into law on priority issues, particularly in the climate and nutrition spaces. There is no reason we can’t harness the same spirit of bipartisanship and advance a bill that supports our farmers and rural communities.

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ANSWER: NAC has been intravenously used for many years in medicine as a specific antidote to acetaminophen toxicity. It is also used via inhalation to thin out thick mucus so that it can be coughed out. As you say, several recent studies have looked at its effectiveness with a variety of mental health issues, including depression, obsessivecompulsive disorder, and cannabis use disorder. Although there is a risk of a severe allergic response when used intravenously, it is generally safe when used orally. Some studies have looked at the effectiveness of NAC by itself, while others looked to see whether NAC can improve outcomes in combination with the standard treatments. Although the literature is mixed, I say that there is promise with this treatment. When I recommend it, it is most commonly with patients who do not want to use the standard treatments or who want the lowest possible dosage. The dose used in most studies is 1-3 grams daily. In one well-done study that looked at adults with major depression, the group who combined NAC with the standard treatment showed superiority over those who received the standard treatment alone. The difference was seen after 20 weeks of treatment. Not all studies showed a benefit. I want to emphasize that an OTC supplement, no matter how promising, is not a substitute for medical care, especially psychiatric care. If you have a mental health issue, ask your mental health provider about NAC. ***** This Sponsorship is available now. To see your name or business here, call Andrew Bagley at the Helena World. Medicines Usually Maintain Efficacy Past Their Expiration * My best tip for the beach? A laundry basket and a bungee cord. I put my cooler, bags and sand toys in the basket and pull it along the sand using the bungee. It has worked for me many times -- and it’s so convenient to keep things corralled in! 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When I go to the beach, if there’s no shower, I can fill it with water at a faucet and get a good rinse there before I leave.” -- L.G. in Mississippi * “I bring a thin nylon bag to the beach in case I go shopping or collect shells, etc. It folds and zips down really small, so it takes up no room, but has come in handy most times that I’ve gone to the shore.” -- T.T. in New York *** This Sponsorship is available now. To see your name or business here, call Andrew Bagley at the Helena World. When You Feel Like Giving Up – Keep Pressing Sandra Bagley RELIGION COLUMNIST “He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.’” (Mark 5:34) What is your issue? No need to put the paper down, scroll down, or turnaround to find someone else’s issues. All of us have issues. We may not want to talk about it although we all wrestle with challenges that threaten to derail us, slow us down, or hinder our progress. So, what is your issue? Or, better yet, what are your issues? Some of us face financial issues, and we just want our “ends to meet.” Others want more than just meeting ends. We want them to overlap! Maybe you are the one in the family with money, and everyone is coming to you for help. Then there are job issues. Maybe you are tired of your job, or you are underemployed and wondering why your hard work seems to go nowhere. What is your issue? Is it a physical issue? Is it a marital issue? Should you be married already, or are you married but no longer have joy in the relationship? We have national issues, too. We have laws putting the Ten Commandments in public schools while reducing free lunches, banning books, and diluting historical records. We have turmoil on college campuses, and disrespecting civil rights, we continue to face racism, classism, ageism—the list goes on. When we turn to Mark 5, we find a woman with a severe issue of blood. Unnamed, she is known by her deficiency rather than who she really is. This is a stark reminder of how often we label people by their problems rather than their humanity. This woman, despite being labeled and ostracized, teaches us a powerful lesson. Despite her deficiency, dilemma, and desperate reality, there is hope. If we keep pushing, pressing, and persevering, there is a way by which issues can be resolved. No matter what your problem is, if you keep pressing, God has the ability and authority to give you victory over adversity. KEEP PRESSING DESPITE PUBLIC PERSPECTIVE - At the beginning of Mark 5, Jesus and His disciples traveled across the lake to the region of the Gerasene. Upon arrival, a demon-possessed man living among the tombs in the cemetery approached Jesus. The man had been uncontrollable, often breaking chains and injuring himself. Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.” Jesus ministers to him right where he is. The man, tormented by many issues, ends up clothed and in his right mind. This transformation shows that Jesus can meet us wherever we are—at home, in our car, on the job, or in the gym. Jesus then encounters Jairus, a synagogue ruler with a sick daughter. As Jesus makes His way to Jairus’ house, a woman with a chronic issue of blood touches His garment and is healed. She was not supposed to be in public due to her condition, yet she pressed through the crowd. She looked past public perception because she needed something only Jesus could provide. Public perception can keep us prisoners in our problems, but we must press our way through to Jesus. KEEP PRESSING DESPITE PERSISTENT PAIN - We all experience persistent pain—physical, emotional, financial, or personal. Like the woman who suffered for twelve years, we may find ourselves waking up with pain, going through the day with pain, and going to bed with pain. Paul had a thorn in his side, a persistent reminder of his struggles. Financial pain, personal pain, and health issues can persist despite our efforts to resolve them. This woman spent all she had on doctors and treatments, but her condition only worsened. Yet she pressed through her adversity to reach Jesus, believing that if she could just touch the hem of His garment, she would be healed. When we face persistent pain, we must also press through, knowing that Jesus is able to do what no one else can do. KEEP PRESSING DESPITE PERCEIVED HOPELESSNESS – The unnamed woman in Mark 5 is physically exhausted, socially ostracized, and financially drained. She had spent all her money and tried every remedy, yet her condition grew worse. She woke up daily in a body no one wanted, feeling abandoned and hopeless. But then she heard about Jesus. The rumors about Jesus were compelling. Some said He was a prophet. Others said he was a political reformer. The most compelling was that many claimed He could heal. This glimmer of hope led the woman to believe and act on her faith. Despite feeling hopeless, she risked getting stoned, went out in the crowd, reached out and touched Jesus’ robe. Her life was changed instantly. We too must reach out in faith, even when we feel hopeless. Our issues may seem insurmountable, but Jesus offers hope and healing. No matter your issue— financial struggles, job dissatisfaction, physical ailments, or feelings of hopelessness—Jesus can meet you where you are. Keep pressing despite public perception, persistent pain, and feelings of hopelessness. Jesus has the power to heal, restore, and give you victory over your adversities. Like this woman, have faith, take the initiative, push through the crowd, and touch Jesus. You will discover the miraculous outcomes God has in store for you. Rev. Sandra Bagley is an Associate Minister at New Haven Missionary Baptist Church, and an awardwinning columnist. Readers may send feedback to [email protected]. 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The Helena World Church WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024 — 5A New Hope (Helena) MB Church New Haven Missionary Baptist Church For more information on a sponsorship of this church directory Please contact Wally Burchett at: Wally@ burchettmedia.com or call 910-528-0244 ASSEMBLY OF GOD FIRST Assembly of God 1807 Stringtown Rd. Pastor Dwight Miner 338-3882 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m. Hope Church 417 E. Baldwin Pastor Qway Duvall 501-655-0359 Worship Service Sundays 10:45 BAPTIST Asbury M.B. Church Wallace St. Marvell Rev. Leroy Williams Min., Rev. Gray Asst. S.S 9:30, M.W. 11:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sundays Bible Study Wed. 6:00 Harmony M.B. Church 801 Airport Road Fred Garrison, Min. 572-9342 S.S. 10 A.M. W.S. 11am & 5pm Wed 7pm Beautiful Zion Miss. Baptist 218 Ponotoc 338-3977 Danny Robinson, Min., S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. Beulah Missionary Baptist Onieda - Robert L. Goldsberry, Min S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. County Line Baptist P.O. Box 273, Marvell, AR 72366 Nate Lawerence, Min., 829-3260 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Elaine Baptist Church 200 Main St. Elaine Luke Watson/Pastor., 870-827-3469 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6p.m. Wed. 7:00 p.m. First Baptist M.B. Church Comer of Miller & Walnut St., Helena, 338-8652, Derrick L. Hughes, Pastor S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. First Baptist Ward St., Marvell S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Randy Williams, Pastor W.S. 11:30 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Every Sundays First Missionary Baptist Church 125 N. Coanza Von Daniels, Min., 870-228-5007 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Fourth Street Baptist B.MA Pastor: Lance Madden SS, 10am; WS, 11am &6pm Wed.- Adult Bible Study/ Children/Youth Classes 6pm Fountain Head M.B. Baptist Willis DR Marvell Pastor Vincent Bell. 870-829-2558 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; M.W. 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 1st & 3rd Sundays 6:00 p.m. Galilee Missionary Baptist206 Adams 338-3024 S.S. 9:30 a.m. Pastor Jessie King Greater First Miss. Baptist Comer of Sam and Bonanza St. Arthur Hughes, Min. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday Lambrook Baptist 827-3918 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Lexa Baptist 213 Cedar St. Pastor: Nathan Perry 572-6533 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Morning Grove Missi. Baptist Hwy 44 - Elder Robert Davi, Pastor, 572-0667 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 12:00 noon every Sun. Bible Class every Tues. Morning Star Baptist 885 S. Biscoe 338-6727 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sun Rev. Larry Edwards, Pastor Mount Oliver Miss. Baptist Onieda - Moses Tillman Sr., Min. S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 12 Noon every 2nd Sun. Mount Tabor Miss. Baptist 1160 Holly & Adams Streets S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun. Tues. 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tues. New Haven Missionary Baptist Rev. Rodney D. Corbin, Pastor 404 W Street West Helena, AR 72390 S.S. 9:30 a.m.- W.S. 11:00 a.m. - Prayer, Mon. 6 p.m., B.S., Wed. 7 p.m. Ph. 870.572.6314 New Hope Missionary Baptist Jackson & Holly • Billy G. Williams, Min., 338-9095 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 6 p.m. New Light Baptist 522 Arkansas Andre K. Valley, Min., 338-8677 S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 pm Wednesday New Zion Missionary Baptist - 225 Plaza L.A. Gamble, Min., 572-2159 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. 2nd & 3rd Sun. B.S. 2nd Wed. Pleasant Grove Miss. Baptist Hwy. 316 Kenion Williams, Min. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. Salem M.B.Church - Hwy. 44 So. S.S. 10:00 a.m. W.S. 11:00 am. 1st & 3rd Sunday Paster Randy Williams, Sr. St.John Missionary BaptistPerry ext., Helena S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Rev. Walter Debro Jr- Pastor St. John M.B. Church Perry Ext., Helena, AR Rev. Walter Debro Jr., Pastor Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:00 A.M. Each Sunday St. Joseph Missionary Baptist - Postelle S.S. 10 am.: W.S. 11:30 am. Wed. 6 p.m. Spring Lake Missionary Baptist S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Rev. Garland Lee Restoration Outreach Center Int. and Non-Denominational Worship Service Sundays at 11:00 a.m. ICTC (I Can Through Christ) Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. I am the Sr Pastor Matthew McKing Sr. First St. Paul Missionary Baptist 3182 Phillips Rd. 300 Billy Ward, Minister 572-2870 S.S. 10:00 am; W.S. 11:30 every Sunday Bible Class 7:00 pm - Wednesday St. Paul Missionary Baptist Corner of Walnut & Adam St. -Amos Newell, Min., S.S. 9:45 am.: W.S. 11 p.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m.-Tuesday St. Peter Missionary Baptist Old LR Road - Devin Brown, Min., 338-7164 S.S. 9:30 am.: W.S. 11:30 a.m. Bible Study: 6:00pm Wednesday followed with every choir rehearsal Second Baptist SBC 3rd & Baldwin St. Mike Collins, Senior Pastor., 572-3264 S.S. 9:00 a.m.: W.S. 10:00 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. Second Baptist - Park & Hernando St. Jarvis Smith, Min., 572-9647 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. NS. Sun., 6:30 p.m., BC., Tues. 5:00 p.m., Every 1st. Sat., Mo. Mus. 7:30 p.m. Second Baptist Church Lexa - 113 Mapl & Maine St 572-1525 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; M.W. 11:30 a.m.; Bible Study (First & Third Wednesdays) at 6 p.m. Silver Cloud 206 Riverview James L. Williams, Pastor 338-6822 Sunday School 9:30 , Morning worship 11:00 am, Wednesday night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Trenton Baptist Pastor: Brother Mike Shelley S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Truevine Missionary Baptist 415 W. Garland Dr. Pastor: TBA S.S. 9:30 a.m.; 1st and 3rd Sundays 11 a.m. Wed. Bible Class 6 p.m. Tucker Grove MB PC Road 115 Marvell, AR S.S. 9:30 am W.S. 11:00 am Rev. Earnest Womack Jr.- Pastor Mt Shelly MB Church Marvell Arkansas Pastor Vincent Bell West Acre Baptist Church S.S. 9:45 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m. Pray meeting Wed. 7:00 p.m. West Helena Baptist 702 Plaza St. S.S. 9:30 a.m.: W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. Zion Hill Baptist - 1108 Pecan St. 338-3712 Leroy Harper Sr., Min., S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday Zion Travelers Mis. Baptist Rev. Austin D. Hill SR Pastor 32610 HWY 44 Mellwood, AR 72367 S.S. 10:30am W.S. 11:30am CATHOLIC St. Mary’s Catholic 123 Columbia 338-6990 - Sun. Mass: 10 a.m. CHRISTIAN First Christian Carruth St. - Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. S.S. 10 a.m.: W.S. 11 a.m.; E.S. 5 p.m. Bible Study: Wed. 6:30 p.m CHURCH OF CHRIST Hicks United Church of Christ Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 9:00 a.m. Twin City Church of Christ Larry R Scott, Rev., 572-1215 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Southland Church of Christ Bro. Derek Wilson, Minister 5625 Hwy 242 West I Lexa, AR 72355 S.S. 10am - W.S. 1 lam 572-2240 CHURCH OF GOD Church of God - 1736 Hwy 49 Gene Rutledge, Min., 572-2099 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy 210N.9TH Pastor: Doris Smith, 572-7587 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m. Elaine Church of God Dan Wessell, Pastor S.S. 10:00 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m. Living Water Ministry 227 N. 8th St. West Helena Judy Carter, Pastor 572-5327 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 11 am & 6 pm. Wed. Bible Study: 7 p.m. New Beginning Church South Seven Audie Richardson Sr., - Pastor CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Christ TempleFranklin & Jefferson, Helena Supt. Alex J. Smith, Pastor; Min. Abram Johnson, Pulpit Chairman; SS 9:00 am, MS 10:30 am, YPWW 5:00 pm. Evening Service 6:00 pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible Band 7:00 pm, Holy Communion-Third Sundays Greater Powerhouse/Adams Temple 519 Plaza Street - Alex J. Smith, Min. First Lady-Clinton Smith S.S. 9:30 am.; W.S. 12 Noon, Tlies. Thurs, Fit, Nightly 7:30 pm St. Luke COGIC Elaine, Robert Tackett, Min. - S.S. 9:30 a.m. W.S. 11 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun Upper Room Pentecostal COGIC Jalen Phillips, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 am. Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 pm. 870-995-5128 Power House COGIC - 2nd St Kim Smith, Min., 572-9901 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Tues. 7:30 p.m. Watson Temple Church of God Hwy 49, Lexa Tues. Bible Study 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fri. Regular Services 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sim. S.S. 9:30 to 10:30 Regular Services 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. Evening Services: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. EPISCOPAL St. John Episcopal Perry & Pecan St. 338-8115 W.S. 10:30 a.m. Allen Temple A.M.E. - 120 S. Ashlar SS 9:30 am -10:45 am Worship: 11:00 am Each Sunday Pastor T.B. Lamb METHODIST Carter Chapel AME 419 Columbia Deborah Senter, Pastor S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Elaine United Methodist Pastor William Joe Head W.S. 9:00 am. First United Methodist in Helena 502 Porter 338-7418 Rev. Buddy Hamner S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. Lexa United Methodist Pastor: Tom Mullins - Cedar - S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m. Marvell United Methodist Pastor: Tom Mullins - Hwy. 49 S.S. 9:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. Pettis Memorial CMJZ. 121 Coranza 572-5046 Pastor William C. Gant S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 5 p.m. Sun. CYF: 5 p.m. Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Center & Wallace St., Marvell W. Simmons, Min., 338-8651 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. West Helena United Methodist - 109 N. 6th St. 572-2559 Pastor William Joe Head S.S. 9:30 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. PENTECOSTAL Pentecostal Porter Kenneth D. Harman, Pastor S.S. 10 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Apostolic Life Center Church 1335 Hwy 49, Marvell, AR Pastor Bishop S. R. Jackson S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m. Bible Study Thurs 7:30 p.m. Pentecostal Church of Holiness 52 ST. Francis Glenn Jackson, Min., 388-8974 S.S. 10 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. United 7TH DAY ADVENTIST Seventh Day Adventist Church Hwy. 49, Bill Neptune, Min. -W.S. Sat 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor Jeny Kenyon, 572-9141 Faith Lutheran Church 4525 North Washington Forrest City, AR 72335 Earl D. Burhhart, Deacon OTHER Greater Miracle Temple - 228 No. 2nd St Bro. Willie Manuel, Min. S.S. 9:30; W.S. 11:00 Tuesday Bible Study 7:30-9:00 p.m. Gods House “A Safe Place to Come To” Outreach Ministries, Inc. - Pastor: Elder Robert Davis 9th Street & Plaza 815 Plaza Street West Helena AR 72390 870-753-4050 870-995-3533 mobile Church Services Every Sunday: S.S. 9:30 am Morning Worship: 11:00 am Every Tuesday even. Bible Teachings 6:00 pm Every 2nd & 4th Sunday after service Lords Supper Free Food Pantry schedule: 1st Tuesday & 3rd Tuesday Call Pastor 870-572-0667 NON-DENOMINATIONAL Faith Outreach Church - 1430 Springdale Rd. Jim D. Harrison,Pastor -572- LORD W.S. 10 a.m. Mid-Week Service (Wed.) 7 p.m. This local church directory is made possible by these supporting businesses that are positioned around these page. The basic church listings are provided at no charge to all our area churches. If your church is not listed or an information change is needed, please contact Andrew Bagley at [email protected] Dean Watts For more information on a sponsorship of this church directory Please contact Wally Burchett at: [email protected] or call 910-528-0244 For more information on a sponsorship of this church directory Please contact Wally Burchett at: Wally@ burchettmedia.com or call 910-528-0244 For more information on a sponsorship of this church directory Please contact Wally Burchett at: Wally@ burchettmedia.com or call 910-528-0244

Local The Helena World 6A — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024 Terri Ann Hall CONTRIBUTING WRITER Justin Cunningham has been named Clarendon High School 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year. He has been a great role model and has always presented history in an engaging way, according to Principal Bobbie Loewer. The Clarendon teaching staff chose him for this honor. This was Cunningham’s second year at Clarendon High School as a teacher and coach. For the previous eight years (2014- 20220, Cunningham was a teacher and coach at Marvell Academy. He will be returning to Marvell Academy for the 2024-2025 year. Cunningham will be taking on the role of Head Football Coach; he was the Assistant Football Coach and Defensive Coordinator during his previous tenure. He anticipates teaching U.S. History, World History, Health, and possibly economics, geography, and speech. Cunningham is excited about returning to Marvell Academy in the upcoming year. Cunningham is pictured with Clarendon’s Principal, Bobbie Loewer. Clarendon’s Teacher of the Year coming to Marvell Academy Marvell Splash Pad Cherry Street Fishing Tournament The Marvell Splash Pad is ready for summer. Since its installation, it has been a fun place for local youngsters to cool off and play. The Marvell Splash Pad is located in downtown Marvell and is open to the public. This building, located next door to the old Bubba Blues Corner in the 100 block of Cherry Street, caved in last week. No injuries were reported. The building was unoccupied and had previously been damaged by fire. City vehicles can be seen in the background as crews assessed the situation to make sure no remaining danger was posed to passersby. Photo Credit: Thomas Jacques Local bass angler, Jackson Pittman and fishing partner, Dewayne Scarbrough of Horseshoe Lake, placed second in a fishing tournament held on Father’s Day weekend. The tournament was held at Moon Lake, MS. The fishing team caught 13 pounds to secure second place. Pittman, a high school student at DeSoto School, has been fishing for several years at a competitive level. He is the son of Dana Pittman and Dr. Holt Pittman, DVM. Staff Reports HELENA WORLD Unsettling occurrences have recently taken place at the Postelle Cemetery on Highway 39 near the Highway 39/49 junction. The Webster Family of Kansas City donated a new Private Property sign to replace an old, faded, and worn 30-year-old Private Property sign that hung in the same place. The brand-new sign was recently stolen, an empty spot on the pole is all that remains. A report has been filed with the Phillips County Sheriff’s Department. An anonymous donor is offering a $1,000 reward for information supplied to Sheriff Byrd at the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office that leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the theft of the Private Property Sign. Anyone who drives down Highway 39, past the cemetery, on a regular basis has probably noticed many improvements. In the last few years, under the care of Mrs. Marylene Tate, the cemetery has gotten a facelift. With the generous donations from numerous families, small signs have been placed with the name, birth date, and death date for people who did not have tombstones. Tombstones that had fallen over have been set back correctly. Brick columns and wrought iron fencing have been added. Silk flowers are added to cemetery urns and vases. Mrs. Tate personally mowed the grass at the cemetery in 2022 and 2023, only hiring someone this year due to health issues. Although she is modest, Mrs. Tate has worked hard and enjoys seeing the beauty where community lovedones rest. She has fond memories of playing near the cemetery as a child. It is distressing that aside from the missing sign, decorations and lights from some of the graves have been vandalized or destroyed. An additional concerned citizen reached out about trespassing on other property in the area. Reward offered for Postelle Cemetery Vandalism Electrical Fire A utility pole fell over and a transformer caught on fire at the old Miller Jr. High School property last week. The incident resulted in power outages but no injuries were reported as the Helena-West Helena Fire Department responded quickly and put out the electrical blaze. The property, which was donated by the Helena-West Helena School District to the West Side Community Hub, is currently the site of activities for the Eliza Miller Opportunity Hub.

The Helena World Local WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024 — 7A Candace Williams CONTRIBUTING WRITER What began as an idea between friends Yolanda Clash and Toria Jefferson has blossomed into a beloved community tradition. The Elaine Juneteenth Festival, now in its third year, originated in the spring of 2021. The co-founders aimed to create a meaningful event celebrating Black history and bringing the community together. The inaugural festival was held on Main Street and quickly set a strong foundation for future events. The daylong celebration featured various activities and attractions, laying the groundwork for what would become an annual highlight for Elaine. Each year, the festival committee has worked diligently to enhance the event. This year’s focus was on supporting local entrepreneurs, by booking them for services and free vendor registration. For the past two years, the festival has taken place on the campus of the former Elaine High School, a change that has allowed for more space and opportunities for activities. The venue shift has been well-received, contributing to the festival’s growing popularity. Casey Perry has been a consistent presence at the festival, serving as the event’s DJ and photographer for all three years. As the Elaine Juneteenth Festival continues to evolve, the organizers remain committed to honoring Black history and fostering a sense of community. With each passing year, the festival grows in scope and significance, promising even more exciting developments in the future. Candace Williams CONTRIBUTING WRITER During the 3rd Annual Elaine Juneteenth Festival (EJF) opening ceremony, Elaine native, Toria Jefferson was presented with a Community Development Achievement Award by the Arkansas Community Development Society (ACDS). The Arkansas Community Development Society is a non-profit organization that advances and empowers community development professionals and change leaders by facilitating the exchange of their ideas, best practices and available resources. Jefferson received the award on the merits of working over the past couple  of years to register young (and old) residents of Elaine to vote and providing necessary  information to them on the importance of being civically engaged. In addition, she spearheaded the founding of the Elaine Juneteenth Festival. Starting in 2022, it is now an event that those living  in and from the community  look forward to each year. Lastly, seeing the state of the North side of town, she organized a community-wide cleanup titled  CPR (Community Property Revitalization) days. Jefferson is also an entrepreneur, opening two tiny homes for rental to individuals  coming into town for different events, with plans to develop more in the future. The purpose of the Community Development Achievement Award is to recognize an individual for his or her excellence in the practice of community development. The award may be given for the individual’s overall body of work in community development or may be for an extraordinary single accomplishment. ACDS President Tandee White attended the festival to deliver the award to Jefferson in person. “The ACDS Award Nomination Committee voted overwhelmingly to present Toria with the Community Development Achievement Award.”, stated White. “The work she has done and continues to do in her community is so important and we wanted to recognize her for those efforts.” “I’m honored and grateful for this recognition.”, stated Jefferson. “I love my community and I’m going to continue to work hard for its present and future.” Third year proves successful for Elaine Juneteenth Festival Jefferson honored with ACDS award Candace Williams CONTRIBUTING WRITER The 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration kicked off at the Elaine Legacy Center (ELC) with an opening from the MC and ELC President Lenora Marshall. Norman McCray blessed the audience with a stirring prayer for the program and the community. Next, Edlun Marshall sang a rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing”. Phyllis Hammond, representing the Eliza Miller Junior and Senior High Historical Site, presented artifacts including pictures of Elizabeth “Lizzie” Green, whom Hammond mentioned was recorded as the last slave to die, passing in 1975. Hammond also shared the history of and impact that Eliza Miller made with donating land for the school, Dr. EC Morris, the founder of the National Baptist Convention, the Helena Ravens baseball team and pictures from the StoryWalk held in Elaine an led by Mrs. Bernita Glass in 2022. She also mentioned how the laws governing cemeteries would be changing. Cemeteries will have to be registered and if it is not registered with the state, they would no longer be recognized as a cemetery. A meeting will be held on June 27th at 10:00am at the Eliza Miller Opportunity Hub concerning this change. Dr. Mary Olson introduced Eva Duncan who for the past month has done extensive research on the Ratio Cemetery. She’s spent this time contacting funeral homes in the area to trace all names of those buried at the cemetery. She was able to find 80 names of individuals buried there. The cemetery, like many rural, black cemeteries in the area have very few markers indicating those buried there. Duncan has been in contact with the current owners of the land to retain the property. The goal is to retain the property and install a plaque recognizing those laid to rest in the cemetery. Jennifer Hadlock then shared her water report which included information on the water systems throughout Phillips County. Attendees then enjoyed a lunch prepared by Ms. Margaret Glass and Shirley Jimmerson. The event closed with a selection from Mr. Charlie Brown and a blues concert by Vera Rodgers, James Morgan, and the band Just Grooving Experience. 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration held at Elaine Legacy Center Kiwanis Club Josh Proffit, owner of Hickory Hill Pharmacy, Proffit Insurance, and Biscuit Blues Nutrition, was on hand to talk with the Helena-West Helena Kiwanis Club about what people need to know when purchasing Medicare supplement plans, particularly when it comes to pharmaceutical coverage and how he approaches helping customers navigate those complicated waters. Kiwanians also asked a lot of questions about Proffit’s products at Biscuit Blues Nutrition, which offers a wide array of health and energy teas. East Arkansas Aces The East Arkansas Aces 11U baseball team left Tuesday morning, June 18th, for the Cajun World Series in Lafayette, Louisiana. The team is led by Coach Jacob Quinn, Assistant Coach Rocky Curtis and Assistant Coach Tim Caldwell. The team is made up of players from Brinkley, Palestine, Helena-West Helena, Forrest City, and Searcy. Players are Landon Caldwell, Landon Gilchrest, Hudson Hoggatt, Kade Curtis, Harper Quinn, Bryant Barden, Omar Mobbley, Aidan Viner, Clayton Smith, Ledger Caskey, Raye Morris, and Gabe Freeman. The twelve-player team has worked hard and is very excited about the opportunity. This is the first year the team has been established and earned their spot in the 2D Sports Youth Cajun World Series by winning a qualifying tournament last month in Little Rock. The East Arkansas Aces are currently ranked the #1 single A Team in Arkansas.

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10A — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024 Classifieds/News The Helena World Justice of the Peace Patrick Roberson (far right) and KJIW-FM 94.5 owner Elijah Mondy (2nd from right) are shown with officials with Delta Wind and Abbott Myers, who is one of the land owners at Mississippi’s first utility-scale wind farm located in Tunica County. The project is expected to ultimately generate $100 million in new tax dollars, 48% of which will benefit the Tunica County Public School System. Story Obits Edwynne Brown Story, age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15,2024 at her home in Marvell, Arkansas. She was born on Monday, March 5, 1945 in Helena, Arkansas to the late Edwin Thomas ”Doc” Brown and Camille Erwin Brown. A lifelong resident of Marvell, Edwynne adored her family and dear friends. She spent many years t e a c h i n g English and Spanish at Marvell Academy. In later years, she loved the time she spent as the librarian at the Marvell Library. She is survived by her son, Edwin Wayne Story (Katie) of Moro, Arkansas; daughter, Edwynne Erwin Story Davison (C.J.) of Marion, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Will, Katie, Jr (Haley), Colby and Beau; one sister, Camille Brown Phillips (Chuck) of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Edwynne is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Wayne Story; her parents, Edwin Thomas Brown and Camille Erwin Brown; one brother, Curtis Brown. The family would like to thank Edwynne’s fiercely loyal friends for all of their love and support. Edwynne’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers. A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM. at Eventide Cemetery in Marvell, Arkansas. Brother Bill Heidelberger will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Marvell Public Library. Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572- 2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www. rollerfunera|homes. com/westhelena. Wind Turbine Ribbon Cutting Scaife Joe Scaife, formerly of Helena, Arkansas, and frequent visitor to West Helena, passed away on June 12, 2024, at his home in Franklin, Tennessee, surrounded by his loving family, He was 68. Joe was born on November 26, 1955, in the Helena Hospital in Helena, Arkansas, to the late Sherytha Payne Scaife and the late Cecil Ross Scaife, both from Phillips County. His mother was homecoming Queen in her junior year at Central High School, a cheerleader, a majorette, and worked on the school paper. Through their later years, she was a frequent guest at the Central High School Class Reunions. One of his dad’s first jobs was teaching at Central High School, where he was also an assistant coach. Cecil also worked at KFFA until he met Sam Phillips who convinced Cecil to work for him as the first National Sales and Promotion Manager at Sun Records in Memphis. There, he worked with Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Charlie Rich, and other greats from that era. Cecil was with Elvis at the Catholic Center when Elvis first came to Helena. Joe was also predeceased by his Phillips County grandparents, Elsie Scaife and Brooks Scaife, and Mozelle and Edward Payne, with whom he spent many childhood summers fishing with his Papa Payne. Joe also loved playing Little League baseball in Helena each summer and was an all-star player for many seasons. After a short stint in Palm Beach, Joe’s family moved to Nashville, TN, when he was in first grade. Later, Joe honed his musical craft at his dad’s ‘ Hall of Fame Recording Studio,’. Joe attended Belmont University, just down the street from his dad’s office on Music Row, where he majored in Music Engineering and Recording. Ironically, his dad was the visionary behind the first Music Business Program at Belmont, now known as The Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business. As a producer, engineer, and singer, Joe sold over 80 million records, and his music has been streamed over 2 billion times. Joe received numerous awards, including CMA Awards, BMI Awards, ASCAP Awards, and was an ACM and Grammynominated producer. Some of his greatest hits that he produced and contributed background vocals to were “Achy Breaky Heart,” “Redneck Woman,” “Here for the Party,” and “80’s Ladies”. Joe sang on the Tonight Show, performed at the Washington Moment, and on countless albums. He worked with Alabama, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Van Zants, K.T. Oslin, Montgomery Gentry, Lionel Ritchie, Loretta Lynn, Shania Twain, Glen Campbell, Gretchen Wilson, Lou Rawls, Vince Gill, The Oak Ridge Boys, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Rhett Akins, Charlie Daniels, Trace Adkins and many others. As a music publisher, he published many songs, including the #1 song, “She Got the Best of Me” by Luke Combs. Scaife had the distinct honor of contributing to both the historical recording of the last official Grand Ole Opry show at the Ryman Auditorium before the show moved to Opryland and the first Grand Ole Opry show the next night at the new Opry House at Opryland, where thenPresident Richard Nixon was in attendance and performed on the piano. Joe was also at the soundboard when Vince Gill arrived in Nashville and had the honor of recording Vince’s first demo. With an uncanny ability to spot talent, Joe has been instrumental in launching many new artists to the pinnacle of success, a testament to his keen ear and unwavering dedication. It has been said he had the ‘best ears’ on Music Row, and they were insured by Lloyds of London. Joe enjoyed a long career as an award-winning music publisher, producer, engineer, background vocalist, and songwriter. However, all of those awards and accolades did not define who Joe was as a person. He was foremost a dad. He often said that his children, Tristan and Jaela, were “his biggest accomplishments.” He was a kind, honest man who never forgot his Delta roots. Joe was always quick to fire up the grill for a poolside party at their home in Franklin or to host friends at the family’s home on the Buffalo River in Perry County. His friends called him a “memory maker.” Joe was known by only a few for his quiet generosity. No one knows how many friends, fellow musicians, record producers, and artists he has helped along the way. To help students financially continue their education at The Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business at Belmont University, Joe and his sister, LaRawn Scaife Rhea, established The Cecil Scaife Endowed Scholarship in honor of their dad. Those mourning this huge loss include his wife, Danielle Godwin Scaife; children, Jaela Scaife Harris (Prather) and Joe Tristan Payne Scaife; other family members; and legions of friends and fans. Thank you to everyone who has helped us through this time, especially Janie Scaife, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, formerly of Phillips County. If you wish to make a memorial contribution in Joe’s memory, you may consider a gift to The Cecil Scaife Music Business Endowment at Belmont University. P.O. Box 128079, Nashville, TN 37212.

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12A — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024 Local The Helena World Cindy Davis HELENA WORLD FOOD EDITOR BODACIOUS BROCCOLI SALAD Ingredients: 8 slices bacon 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped 1 ½ cup extra sharp Cheese , shredded 1 large red onion, chopped 2/3 cup mayonnaise ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1/8 cup white sugar 2 tsp. ground black pepper 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until crisp and evenly browned, Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and crumble when cool enough to handle. Combine bacon, broccoli, cheese and onion in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Pour over salad and toss to combine. Cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve. BODACIOUS BROCCOLI SALAD BON APPETIT La CHOF