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© 2022, Helena World Chronicle, LLC Beadles graduates
from Arkansas
Strange week ends with final HWH Mayor veto State University
with Masters
Rick Kennedy Franklin gone to press. on Friday, December 30, the were not in official attendence.
The curi- last working day of the year. The short agenda including Terri Ann Hall
HELENA WORLD
ous chain of The surprise meeting had a conflict of interest measure, CONTRIBUTING WRITER
In an unusual week of last events started Don Etherly presiding over a and a revision to the city’s
minute meetings to a last min- on Thursday, session that included Wanda base pay ordinance. Emily Beadles gradu-
ute veto, the City of Helena- December 29, Crockett, Monica Davis, Ever ated from Arkansas
West Helena entered 2023 with when media Jean Ford, and the incom- The conflict of interest was State University in the
chaos and uncertainty as a new outlets were ing Mayor-Elect, Christopher approved at $100,000. Fall Commencement
administration and council provided notice Franklin. Ceremony on Saturday,
prepared for their first session of a special- The revisions to the base pay December 17th, 2022.
on January 3 as this edition of called meeting The outgoing Mayor Kevin ordinance included a raise for She received a Master’s
the Helena World had already Smith and Joe St. Columbia the position of Mayor from Degree in Communica-
tion Dis-
Please see VETO on 2A orders.
She pre-
A NEW MAYOR viously
received a
New Helena-West Helena Mayor Christopher Franklin is sworn in by Circuit Judge Dion Wilson with his daughter at his side during Bachelor ’s
a special worship service and swearing in held at the First Missionary Baptist Church on Coanza Street. The service was followed Degree
by a motorcade from the church across town to City Hall. See additional swaaring-in photos on A8. Contributed Photo in Com-
munica-
Amid council delay, well failure results in water boil tion Dis- Beadles
orders in
Rick Kennedy HWH Mayor county agreed to declare a Water Boil orders for West May 2021 from Arkan-
Kevin Smith public emergency for the West Helena have continued as new sas State University.
HELENA WORLD had posted on Helena (not Helena) water HWH Mayor, Christopher While at A-State, Emily
Facebook: system. The purpose of this Franklin, has taken office. served as a member of
As the West Helena half of declaration is so the city will the National Student
the city continues to face a “County qualify for emergency water As the Helena World was Speech-Language and
water boil as a result of a Judge Clark supplies to any citizens going preparing for press on January Hearing Association.
pump failure on December Hall and the without water until this prob- 1, there was no official word
27, questions have been asked Emergency lem is resolved.” how the new Franklin admin- Emily is a 2017 gradu-
how the City of Helena West Management istration would address the ate of Marvell Academy
Helena got to this point. office for the As of Sunday, January 1, the where she was actively
Please see WATER on 2A involved. She is the
At the time, the now-former daughter of Wayne and
Sheila Beadles of Clar-
endon. Mrs. Sheila was
a well-loved teacher at
Marvell Academy for
several years. She is
the granddaughter of
Wayne and Margaret
Beadles of Clarendon
and Richard and Betty
Krajewski of Van Buren,
AR.

The Clarendon native
will be working as a
speech-language
pathologist at Brookla-
nd Elementary School in
Brookland, AR, begin-
ning in January. Emily
enjoys helping children
and looks forward to
starting at Brookland.

Davis

2A — WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 Local The Helena World

VETO
$48,000 to $65,001 and day, approaching mid- special meeting. nance.
a raise for the Chief of night, Smith issued his Several questions The base pay ordinance
Staff from $32,000 to veto. remained unknown as as passed had also creat-
$65,000. In all instances, Smith the Helena World was ed several new positions,
A new executive secre- noted the timing of the preparing for press time while eliminating others,
tary position was listed meeting, which he said on Sunday night. some of which have cur-
at $47,800, and the code “seemed designed to Among those were rent incumbents.
enforcement office was circumvent the new city whether Franklin as the There was no word on
placed directly under the council, which was being incoming Mayor on Sun- what was to happen to
Mayor in administration. seated a few days later.” day could void the veto, those employees, regard-
The new base pay ordi- Smith also noted that or simply ignore it. ing either reassignment
nance also provided for base pay ordinance had The base pay ordi- or dismissal.
a new purchasing officer raised the pay of the nance, while passed and The Helena World
at $32,000. mayor’s office, voted on vetoed, could be brought will follow these devel-
Both the conflict of by the incoming mayor. up again on Tuesday opments as a continu-
interest and new base Smith ultimately night, and the city coun- ing story into Tuesday’s
pay ordinance passed by vetoed every official cil still needs to approve meeting. Updates will
5-0-1 counts on Friday action taken by the coun- a budget, presumedly to be posted on the Helena
afternoon, but by Satur- cil for the December 3o match the new pay ordi- World’s website.

WATER airlift the ailing well for ning at a partial capacity cost $900,000.
issue.
The new Franklin further cleaning and as early as the November At that time, the now-
administration and a repair. 15 city council meeting, former Mayor, Smith
newly seated City Coun- At that time, however, failed. said, “$75,000, that is the
cil was scheduled to meet Council members Monica At the November 15 question to this council.”
Tuesday, January 3, as Davis and Wanda Crock- meeting, Scroggins said Smith also said, “We
this edition was already ett were not satisfied with “Well 8 is working, but have state and federal
printed. explanation provided by Well 9 is not. It will take regulations above our
The former Mayor, Smith, and Davis had $$30,000 to clean it up, authority.”
Smith said that the water advocated for a special and another $45,000 to But Smith and Don
tank serving West Helena meeting to speak with repair.” Etherly clashed over the
was at zero level due to a Scroggins directly. Scroggins also said impact of local laws, and
pump failing. That special meet- “We are going to have to Scroggins warned, “This
The genesis of the prob- ing request never hap- do this to avoid issuing is not a quick process. It
lems can be partially pened. Extra money was water boil orders.” may take two months to
traced to a warning and never appropriated or At that time, Franklin complete.”
call for action at the last approved, and the well scoffed, saying “We have Scroggins said that the
regular city council meet- was never subject to spent $1 million over the council knew of the well
ing, where then-Water additional inspection or past year.” issues a month earlier in
GM Tony Scroggins repairs. Scroggins said that September.
had requested, through The well, which was placing a brand new well There were no new
Smith, more money for already said to be run- on Highway 49 would updates Sunday night.

Marvell Academy

The Lady Eagles played in the Kirk Classic Basket- Hindsley, Lanie Wallace, and Kylee Jo Holder.

ball Tournament over the Christmas Break. They When facing Manchester Academy, Harper James

had impressive wins over Starkville Christian and stood out. She led the team with 22 points. Ella

Manchester Academy. They beat Starkville Chris- Hindsley followed with 13 points.

tian 67-16, and then beat Manchester Academy The Lady Eagles will return to their home court on

54-37. January 6th to play district rival, North Sunflower Subscribe to the Helena World

In the game against Starkville Academy, nine Lady Academy. The Lady Eagles have practiced during

Eagles put points on the board. Leading in points the break and are ready to finish the season strong.

was Kayla Warren with 14 points, followed by Ella Contributed Photo

SMRT Act

President Biden has Mississippi River, espe-

recently signed into law cially for our area,” said

two legislative initiatives, now-former Mayor Kevin

including one consid- Smith, of Helena-West

ered the most important Helena.

conservation effort in “Working alongside

the recent history of the Senator Boozman and

Mississippi River, and Ambassador Young on

the other that includes this effort, which has

funding for a marina taken two years to final-

and improvements to ly achieve, is certainly a

the Helena riverfront at hallmark of my life,” said

Helena-West Helena, Smith.

Arkansas. “There are probably few

“‘The Andrew Young mayors today to have

Safeguarding the Mis- ever paddled the length

sissippi River Together of the Mississippi River

Act‘ (SMRT Act) priori- as a young man, as I

ties, included in the final did, so I am more pas-

legislation approved by sionate than most about

Congress, will fund up the importance of

to $40 million for con- conserving this incred-

servation and restora- ible river for future gen-

tion efforts on the Lower erations.”

The Helena World Opinions WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 — 3A

Water troubles know Hutchinson moves out, moves on to next phase
no holiday; city needs
quick and fair action By Steve Brawner of his efforts without the right A lot has happened over the

As a new year has passed, certain problems, issues Columnist were based information, but last eight years. When asked
and challenges continue on, no matter the change of
day, month or year. Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s on informa- COVID was not about his biggest successes as

One such problem in the City of Helena-West Hele- eight-year administration tion and per- one of those situ- governor, he pointed to “those
na is its city-owned and operated water system, where
we note that residents in West Helena have faced started with a contentious suasion. ations. areas that would not have
water-boil orders for several days now.
health care policy debate and I asked “ O b v i o u s l y, happened without my leader-
It should also be noted that Phillips County is not
alone with water issues as 14 other Arkansas coun- then was marked by a once- how he bal- there’s some ship. And so it’s the tax cuts,
ties as well as nearby Memphis and Jackson, both in
neighboring states, are seeing water issues of all types. in-a-century health care crisis. anced con- decisions that it is the computer science ini-

Obviously, in the case of West Helena, we have not The policy debate con- trolling the may be in terms tiative, it is leading through
yet heard publicly of plans to address this crisis. We
also know that several other water issues are out there. cerned whether to continue virus’ spread of history judged COVID, transforming state
For example, we don’t know who will be leading the
efforts to correct course on Helena and West Helena’s the “private option,” the pro- with other rightly or wrong- government. These are things
water system.
gram begun under Gov. Mike p r i o r i t i e s ly,” he said. “But that would have never hap-
We also don’t know exactly how many leaks, broken
pipes and water shortages there have been in town, Beebe that uses Obamacare such as the economy and I feel comfortable exactly pened without me going out
and we don’t know of the new Franklin administra-
tions plans to deal with the water issue. dollars to purchase private schools. How did he sleep at what we did, and I think on there, putting forth my politi-

We do know that what ever Franklin and his manage- health insurance for 343,000 night while making life and the big issues we made the cal capital, and leading our
ment team come up with that it needs to be as quick,
efficient and fair as possible. As you are reading this,
residents would have gone over one week without
suitable water. That is over one week too long.

Arkansans. You may have death decisions? right decisions.” state in those areas. I think

heard of it. “I had confidence in my As for the private option, you can also add protecting

The crisis was the COV- decision-making ability. Hutchinson had to overcome the Buffalo River. That would

ID-19 pandemic. I’m sure I’ve been in crisis situations early opposition from legisla- have never happened in terms

you’ve heard of it. before,” he said. “But then tors within his own Repub- of buying out that hog farm

Hutchinson talked about secondly, I got asked the lican Party to reach the 75% without a governor stepping

those challenges and others same question when I was at support needed for funding. in.”

in an interview in his office Homeland Security: How do He succeeded by buying time, Remember all that?

Dec. 20. This column is the you sleep at night when you through creative parliamenta- Hutchinson cut taxes across

second of a two-part series. know that if there’s a terror- ry maneuvering, and by add- all income levels, increased

The first concerned his poten- ist attack, you could be held ing a work requirement that the number of students taking

tial campaign for president. responsible? And the answer has since been disallowed by computer science classes from

He’ll decide in the next three is, I believe in a sovereign the federal government. 500 to 23,544, and reduced

months if he’s running. God, and I pray about deci- Asked about the program’s the number of cabinet-level

During the pandemic, sions. I make it based upon conservative rationale, he agencies from 42 to 15. The

Hutchinson closed public the best information I have, said it’s a practical approach state announced it was buying

schools to in-person instruc- and I have confidence in to government. Later known the hog farm in January 2020

tion at the end of the spring that decision and the future, as Arkansas Works and now for $6.2 million.

2020 semester, then reopened and Who directs the paths of as ARHOME, it was already Now that he’s leaving

them that fall. While he closed nations.” part of the state’s health care office, Hutchinson, 72, has

some businesses temporar- He does not typically wres- system and the hospitals’ no plans to retire. He’d like

ily and eventually instituted a tle with decisions after he financial structure when he to write a book. If he runs for

mask mandate, Arkansas did makes them. He does some- took office. Then he added the president, he’ll have to start

not lock down to the extent times reflect on those that work requirement, a conser- soon.

some other states did. Much were made too quickly and vative approach.

Gloom, doom and World War III for 2023?

By Rick Kennedy political assassi- Vladimir Putin, much worse, anytime soon?

Columnist nations. Jeff Bezos, Afterall, the 2024 election is

Already the year 2023 has If we are to Donald Trump, still a full year away, right?

gotten off to a bad start. Water believe Nos- Elon Musk, On another positive note,

leaks, burst pipes, electric fail- tradamus, then any big bank Arkansas did eventually defeat

ures have been every where 2023 is going or big oil CEO, Kansas in the third overtime

from Memphis to Little Rock to be a year full even Joe Biden, at the recent Liberty Bowl in

and all points in between. of gloom and all of whom are Memphis, even as the refs

We have the national pun- doom. already here seemed like they were giving

dits and corporate CEOs still E v e r y t h i n g and could be it away to the Jayhawks.

insisting a recession in coming from World War that person. And, even as UALR’s bas-

later in this new year. III to the arrival of the Anti- If there is some level of good ketball arena was ruined as

Winter has just started, so Christ is apparently going to news, Nostradamus has been they had a broken pipe and a

how many more sub-freezing happen in 2023. known to be wrong about half flood, Little Rock does have

temperatures and winds are we We already have the war in the time that he is right. the Simmons Arena there for

in for in January and Febru- Ukraine raging on, so will that Maybe we will only get their basketball games.

ary? escalate into a full World War? World War III without the All this talk about the end

And then, we have the leg- Or, will some crazy thing Anti-Christ. of the world is making me

endary astrologer Nostrada- happen in North Korea, or Tai- Or maybe, we will get the hungry, and I could use a good

mus, who is widely credited wan? Maybe Iran? Anti-Christ without a World Steak and Shrimp combo, or a

with foreseeing the rise of It certainly seems realistic War III. tasty fried catfish plate before

Adolph Hitler in Germany, the that those hotspots could erupt Or maybe, 2023 will be an doomsday arrives.

World Trade Center attacks, into something more sinister in off-year for predictions and And, if the weather would

and the Covid pandemic. the coming 12 months. none of it comes true. stabilize, too, it would be nice

Nostradamus, by the way, With talk of recession Certainly, another major not to have to worry about bro-

lived in the 16th century, and already out there, will eco- Airline meltdown, the many ken pipes out here in Phillips

his famous book of prophe- nomic despair or a 2008-style weather-related deaths seen County or wondering when I

cies, Les Prophéties, was pub- financial meltdown introduce in Buffalo, New York as well can take my next shower.

lished sometime in 1555. the AntiChrist to the world as Arkansas has been enough Good luck and best wishes

The landmark work has been stage? already, and the new year is to everyone for a safe, healthy,

lauded as accurately forecast- Of course, we have many just getting started. and prosperous New Year as

ing wars, natural disasters, and characters in the stage now: Surely, things can not get we all start 2023.

4A — WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 Local/Religion The Helena World

Wise Men and Women Still Seek Him

Sandra Bagley us to think, there is Sandra Bagley be going wrong, or They went, seek- men went home as
no reason to believe “a Star shall come out when we’re confused ing Jesus. When they different men. They
RELIGION COLUMNIST there were only three of Jacob; a Scepter or when we need help? found Him, they went looking for Jesus.
wise men even though shall rise out of Israel” There is good news. knelt in His presence They found Him. They
“Where is He who only three gifts are (Numbers 24:17). Nev- As God said to Jere- and became the first went home in a differ-
has been born King of mentioned. Although ertheless, they were miah, “You will seek Christian worship- ent way, as their hearts
the Jews? For we saw they were not kings, compelled by its light me and find me when pers. What joy these were open to receiving
His star in the east and they were known to to leave their homes you seek me with all wise men must have God’s gift.
have come to worship be Eastern priests and make the long your heart” (Jeremiah felt upon the sight of
Him.” Matthew 2:1-2 who studied the mys- journey without being 29.13). the promised star and What was true over
teries of the universe sure where it would after a long journey, two thousand years
Have you ever des- through astronomy, lead them. They fol- In order to find finding the King they ago is still true today.
perately searched for astrology, and natural lowed the star. They Jesus, every one of us searched for, and pre- As Matthew records
something? No, I do sciences. Also called went, seeking Jesus. needs direction. God senting Him with the the Sermon on the
not mean your car keys the Magi, such men gives it. Not only gifts they brought – Mount, Jesus calls us
– they are in your oth- first appeared in the What can we learn through a miraculous gold for a king, frank- to, “seek first his king-
er pocket or purse; or seventh century B.C. from the wise men who star, but in the form incense for a priest, dom and his righteous-
your eyeglasses – they in the Median Empire, show in Jerusalem, of His word, the Bible. and myrrh for his ness, and all these
are right there on top which is Iran today. inquiring, “Where is Consider how Psalms burial. things will be given to
of your head; or even He who has been born 119:105 reminds us to you as well” (Matthew
your cell phone – well, The visit of the Magi King of the Jews?” acknowledge Him, And finally, the wise 6:33), and “Ask and it
you’re talking on it. I is not mentioned in First, they went look- “Your word is a lamp men left in a different will be given to you;
mean really, have you the other Gospels, ing for Jesus. Many of to my feet and a light way. They were never seek and you will find;
ever had something Mark, Luke or John. us struggle with direc- to my path.” The star the same again. Mat- knock and the door
you became desperate Only Matthew tells us tion in our lives and led the wise men to thew tells us after wor- will be opened to you”
for in your search to about this special visit have asked the same Jerusalem, but it took shipping the Christ (Matthew 7:7).
acquire or achieve it? as he records, “Now question, “Where is Scripture to lead them child, “they departed
after Jesus was born in He?” Where is Jesus to Jesus. Matthew for their own country As wise men, wom-
The wise men did. Bethlehem of Judea in when things seem to makes this point when another way” (Mat- en, boys, and girls
Their search for Christ the days of Herod the he quotes the answer thew 2:12). It’s true we should still seek
over two thousand King. Behold, wise men as provided by the Old they were warned Jesus and worship
years ago and their from the East came to Testament Prophet in a dream to return Him. When God sends
response when they Jerusalem” (Matthew Micah, “in Bethlehem to their country by a signs, be faithful to fol-
found him can be an 2:1). In his account of in Judea.” different route. Mat- low, and let them lead
example for us today. the birth of Jesus, Mat- thew uses the word you to Scripture. As
thew focuses on these However, seeing the way in other passages promises and prophe-
Most of us have heard men of the East who star wasn’t enough. to suggest a direction cies of Scripture speak
the familiar Christmas gazed upon the heav- Their unwavering of life. He speaks of to you, be humble, and
carol, “We three kings ens and were drawn desire is summed up the narrow way (7:13- allow them to lead you
of Orient are / Bear- to a star. Perhaps they in Matthew 2:2 in their 14 NASB) and “the to worship.
ing gifts we traverse were familiar with an own words: “For we way of righteousness”
so far / Field and ancient prophecy that have seen His star in (21:32). He may be tell- And as you worship
fountain / Moor and spoke of a time when the East and have come ing us that the wise the Son, be grateful.
Mountain / Following to worship Him.” He will help you find
the yonder star.” Con- your way home.
trary to what the song
and tradition have led

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

First Baptist Silver Cloud
Ward St., Marvell S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Randy Williams, Pastor 206 Riverview James L. Williams, Pastor 338-6822 Sunday
School 9:30 , Morning worship 11:00 am, Wednesday night
W.S. 11:30 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Every Sundays
Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
First Missionary Baptist Church
For more information on a 125 N. Coanza Trenton Baptist Marvell United Methodist
sponsorship of this church Pastor: Brother Mike Shelley Pastor: Kenneth Lee - Hwy. 49 S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
Von Daniels, Min., 870-228-5007 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.
directory S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Pettis Memorial CMJZ.
Please contact Wally Truevine Missionary Baptist 121 Coranza 572-5046 Pastor William C. Gant
Fourth Street Baptist B.MA 415 W. Garland Dr. Pastor: TBA
Burchett at: Pastor: Lance Madden SS, 10am; WS, 11am &6pm Wed.- S.S. 9:30 a.m.; 1st and 3rd Sundays 11 a.m. S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 5 p.m.
[email protected] Sun. CYF: 5 p.m.
Adult Bible Study/ Children/Youth Classes 6pm Wed. Bible Class 6 p.m.
or call 910-528-0244 Wesley Chapel A.M.E.
Fountain Head M.B. Baptist Tucker Grove MB Center & Wallace St., Marvell W. Simmons, Min., 338-8651
Willis DR Marvell PC Road 115 Marvell, AR
S.S. 9:30 am W.S. 11:00 am Rev. Earnest Womack Jr.- S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Dr. James L. Allen, Min.
870-829-2558 Pastor West Helena United Methodist -
109 N. 6th St. 572-2559
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; M.W. 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 1st & 3rd West Acre Baptist Church Pastor William Joe Head
Sundays 6:00 p.m. S.S. 9:45 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m. Pray meeting Wed. 7:00
S.S. 9:30 am.; W.S. 11 a.m.
Galilee Missionary Baptist- p.m.
206 Adams
West Helena Baptist PENTECOSTAL
338-3024 S.S. 9:30 a.m. 702 Plaza St. Pentecostal
Pastor Jessie King
S.S. 9:30 a.m.: W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. Porter Kenneth D. Harman, Pastor
Greater First Miss. Baptist S.S. 10 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.
Comer of Sam and Bonanza St. Arthur Hughes, Min. Zion Hill Baptist -
1108 Pecan St. 338-3712 Leroy Harper Sr., Min., Apostolic Life Center Church
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday 1335 Hwy 49, Marvell, AR Pastor Bishop S. R. Jackson

Lambrook Baptist Zion Travelers Mis. Baptist S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
827-3918 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Rev. Austin D. Hill SR Pastor 32610 HWY 44 Mellwood, Tues & Thurs 7 p.m.

Lexa Baptist AR 72367 Bible Study Thurs 7:30 p.m.
213 Cedar St. S.S. 10:30am W.S. 11:30am
Pastor: Nathan Perry 572-6533 Pentecostal Church of Holiness
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. CATHOLIC 52 ST. Francis Glenn Jackson, Min., 388-8974 S.S. 10 am.;
& 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Catholic
W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. United
Morning Grove Missi. Baptist 123 Columbia
Hwy 44 - Elder Robert Davi, Pastor, 572-0667 S.S. 10:00 338-6990 - Sun. Mass: 10 a.m. 7TH DAY ADVENTIST
a.m.; W.S. 12:00 noon every Sun. Bible Class every Tues. Seventh Day Adventist Church
CHRISTIAN Hwy. 49, Bill Neptune, Min. -W.S. Sat 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Morning Star Baptist First Christian Pastor Jeny Kenyon, 572-9141
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 & Carruth St. - Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. Faith Lutheran Church
3rd Sun Rev. Larry Edwards, Pastor S.S. 10 a.m.: W.S. 11 a.m.; E.S. 5 p.m. 4525 North Washington Forrest City, AR 72335 Earl D.

Mount Oliver Miss. Baptist Bible Study: Wed. 6:30 p.m Burhhart, Deacon
Onieda - Moses Tillman Sr., Min.
S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 12 Noon every 2nd Sun. CHURCH OF CHRIST OTHER
Hicks United Church of Christ Greater Miracle Temple -
Mount Tabor Miss. Baptist Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. 228 No. 2nd St Bro. Willie Manuel, Min.
1160 Holly & Adams Streets S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 9:00 a.m. S.S. 9:30; W.S. 11:00 Tuesday Bible Study 7:30-9:00 p.m.
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun.
Tues. 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tues. Twin City Church of Christ Gods House “A Safe Place to Come To” Outreach Ministries,
Wallace Wally Scaife, 572-1215 Inc. -
New Haven Missionary Baptist S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.
Rev. Rodney D. Corbin, Pastor 404 W Street West Helena, Pastor: Elder Robert Davis 9th Street & Plaza 815 Plaza
AR 72390 S.S. 9:30 a.m.- W.S. 11:00 a.m. - Prayer, Mon. 6 Southland Church of Christ Street West Helena AR 72390 870-753-4050 870-995-3533
Bro. Derek Wilson, Minister 5625 Hwy 242 West I Lexa, AR
p.m., B.S., Wed. 7 p.m. Ph. 870.572.6314 mobile Church Services Every Sunday:
72355 S.S. 10am - W.S. 1 lam 572-2240 S.S. 9:30 am
New Hope Missionary Baptist
Jackson & Holly • Billy G. Williams, Min., 338-9095 S.S. CHURCH OF GOD Morning Worship: 11:00 am Every Tuesday even. Bible
Church of God - 1736 Hwy 49 Gene Rutledge, Min., Teachings 6:00 pm Every 2nd & 4th Sunday after service
9:45 a.m.; Lords Supper Free Food Pantry schedule: 1st Tuesday &
W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 572-2099
S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. 3rd Tuesday Call Pastor 870-572-0667
New Light Baptist
522 Arkansas Church of God of Prophecy House of the Lord Church -
210N.9TH 8365 Phillips 300.
Andre K. Valley, Min., 338-8677
S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Doris Smith, 572-7587 J.L. Sanders 572-2469 or Bill Home 572-5679
Bible Study 6:30 pm Wednesday S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m.

New Zion Missionary Baptist - Elaine Church of God True Gospel Church -
225 Plaza Dan Wessell, Pastor 542 Cooper St., West Helena Tony Dyce, Pastor.,
S.S. 10:00 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m.
L.A. Gamble, Min., 572-2159 870-572-9651
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. 2nd & 3rd Sun. B.S. 2nd Living Water Ministry Sunday 10:00 am-12 noon.
227 N. 8th St. West Helena Judy Carter, Pastor 572-5327
Wed. Sun, Evening 6pm-till,
S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Wed. 7pm-till.
Pleasant Grove Miss. Baptist W.S. 11 am & 6 pm.
Hwy. 316 Kenion Williams, Min. Wed. Bible Study: 7 p.m. Church of the Living God
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. 700 Park Ave West Helena, AR 72390 (870) 572-7188
New Beginning Church Pastor Jenkins P.S. 7-7:30 Wednesday B.S. 7:30-8:30
Salem M.B.Church - South Seven
Hwy. 44 So. S.S. 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
W.S. 11:00 am. 1st & 3rd Sunday Paster Randy Williams, Audie Richardson Sr., - Pastor S.S. 11am - 1pm Every 2nd Tuesday

Sr. CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Food Pantry Giveaway
Christ Temple-
St.John Missionary Baptist- NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Perry ext., Helena S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Franklin & Jefferson, Helena Supt. Alex J. Smith, Pastor;
Min. Abram Johnson, Faith Outreach Church -
Rev. Walter Debro Jr- Pastor Pulpit Chairman; 1430 Springdale Rd.

SS 9:00 am, MS 10:30 am, YPWW 5:00 pm. Jim D. Harrison,Pastor -572- LORD W.S. 10 a.m.
Evening Service 6:00 pm, Wednesday Prayer & Mid-Week Service (Wed.) 7 p.m.

Bible Band 7:00 pm,

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8A — WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 Local The Helena World
January 1 Swearing-In: County Offices
In front of an overflow
crowd of supporters and
family members in the
courtroom at the Phillips
County Courthouse, most
of the elected officials in
Phillips County partici-
pated in the traditional
swearing in ceremony
held in the Phillips Coun-
ty Courthouse. Among
those being sworn in were
new county officials Cir-
cuit Clerk Tamekia Frank-
lin, County Clerk Shaki-
ra Winfield, and County
Treasurer Santresa May-
field. Sheriff Neal Byrd,
County Judge Clark Hall,
County Assessor Jerome
Turner, and County Coro-
ner Earnest Larry were all
reelected and sworn in as
well.

Several new faces will
be joining the Quorum
Court. New JPs Shirley
Larry, Oscar Hoskins, and
Martin Rawls were among
those taking the oath to
join the downsized QC,
which will consist of nine
members, six of whom
return after reelection.

Elaine’s new Mayor,
Lisa Hicks Gilbert was
also a notable new official
taking the oath. Gilbert is
the first female and first
African-American Mayor
of Elaine. She is joined
by new City Clerk Tyesha
Williams and new coun-
cil members Alvin Scaife,
Tammy Miller, and Nancy
Webster.

New Helena-West Hel-
ena officials being sworn
in were Councilpersons
Kyle Miller, Maxine Miller
and Latoya Harris. Join-
ing them were returning
officials Joe St. Colum-
bia and City Clerk Sandi
Ramsey.

Notably absent from
the traditional swearing in
was newly elected Hel-
ena-West Helena Mayor
Christopher Franklin, who
decided to forego the
ceremony in favor of a
separate swearing in and
service at the First Mis-
sionary Baptist Church
on Coanza Street, which
was the polling place that
provided him with his
margin of victory in the
December 6 runoff. That
service was scheduled to
be followed by a motor-
cade from the church to
City Hall.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 — 1B

Clarendon Holiday Classic Champions

The Helena-West Helena Central Lady Cougars brought home the 1st place trophy from the Clarendon Lion Holiday Classic last week with three big wins
that moved CHS to 13-1 on the season. Photo Credit: Doug Bielemeier.

Lady Cougars take care of business to emerge with title

Andrew Bagley to 52-12 with 5:58 to
HELENA WORLD
go in the third. Zaria
The Helena-West Hel- Smith hit one of two
ena Central Lady Cou- from the charity stripe
gars (13-1) took the fire to close out the third
out of the Mills Comets quarter and Helena-
in the championship West Helena led by
game of the Clarendon 49 as the mercy rule
Lion Holiday Clas- kicked in for the final
sic with a 71-15 win stana. Gamble scored
at the Clarendon-Holly the final points of the
Grove Arena last Fri- night for the Lady Cou-
day. gars with a long three
Helena’s Jakyra Jack- that came with 2:11
son opened the scor- remaining.
ing just seconds into Gamble led all scorers
the game as she scored with 22 points. Jackson
off the tip, beginning added 16, followed by
an 11-0 run to start the Harrell with 11. Smith
game that was capped added 9.
off by a steal and score Last Thursday in the
from Gamble. semifinals, the Lady
The Lady Cougar Cougars jumped out to
defense was smother- a 20-5 lead at the end
ing, holding the Com- of the first quarter and
ets scoreless for 3:21 led 31-13 at the half.
when Jordan Gregory But the Lady Ricebirds
hit a three pointers for came out of the lock-
Mills to make it 10-1. er room inspired and
Mills would not score went on a 15-2 run to
again and a basket by cut the Helena advan-
Jackson as time expired tage to 33-28 with 1:10
put CHS up 23-5 at the to go in the third. But
end of the third quar- that would be as close
ter. as Stuttgart would get
Helena-West Helena as the Lady Cougars
continued to pour it on opened the final stanza
in the second period, on an 8-2 run to push
with all eight players the lead back to to 44-32
seeing action. CHS after a free throw from
scored the quarter ’s Brooklyn Collier with
first seven points as 3:42 remaining in the
Kassidy Truitt hit a cou- game, and Helena held
ple of basket to push on for the 48-36 win.
the lead to 30-5. At the Gamble led Helena-
intermission, that lead West Helena with 19
had been extended to points against the Lady
46 -11. Ricebirds, followed by
That lead grew to Jackson with 17.
40 points in the third Central will be at
after a three by Han- their home away from
nah Gates and a bas- home Friday to take on
ket by Mikayla Harrell LISA Academy at the
pushed the advantage PCCUA Gymnasium.

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The Helena World

Andrew Bagley Helena Central in the losers at the buzzer to give Barton Cardinals held Barton score- back in front 28-26 with 7:13
bracket Thursday, trailed for at 10-9 lead at the end of the less the rest of the half and remaining in the game. The
HELENA WORLD much of the first quarter as first quarter, but Dollarway cut the Bear lead to 21-17 at Bears never trailed again.
both teams struggled to put scored the first four points the intermission. Dequincy Wilson hit the
The Barton Bears closed out points on the board against in the second to take a 13-10 game’s last shot with 0:02 to
last week’s Clarendon Lion stingy defenses. Barton took advantage with 6:47 left in With points continuing to go to make the final margin
Holiday Classic at the Claren- its first lead of the game when the first half. be at a premium, the Car- 44-36.
don-Holly Grove Arena with Antoinio Vaughn scored to dinals retook the lead with
a 44-36 victory over the Dol- put the Bears in front 6-5 with But the Bears answered 3:39 to go in the third at 24-23 Thomas led the Bears with
larway Cardinals in the fifth 2:19 to go in the opening peri- with an 11-0 run, capped and held a 26-25 lead heading 13 points. Wilson added 12.
place game last Friday. od. off by a three-point shot by into the final stanza. The Bears will be at home to
Javarion Porter to put Barton take on Carlisle on Friday at
Barton, which lost to even- Jordan Thomas hit a long up by eight with 4:37 remain- But Thomas hit another the Partners Bank Gymna-
tual tournament champion three-point sherbet Barton ot ing before halftime, but the three-point shot as the shot sium.
Stuttgart in the first round clock expired put Barton
and defeated Helena-West

Lady Bears come from behind to down Carlisle

Andrew Bagley Classic last Friday at the Clar- of the fourth period, followed Lewellyn completed a 12-0 Lady Bears with 16 points.
endon-Holly Grove Arena. by a score from Da’Mya Wil- run for the Lady Bears with a Antonisha House added 8.
HELENA WORLD son to cut the lead to just two layup following a steal to put The Lady Bears defeated Brin-
With Barton Boys Coach with 6:54 remaining. Barton in front 33-29. kley on Thursday following a
With their backs against the Greg Poole at the helm after first round loss to Stuttgart on
wall entering the fourth quar- the abrupt ejection of Coach After forcing a missed shot Carlisle did not score until Wednesday.
ter, the Barton Lady Bears (9-4) Jake Lee late in the first half, at the other end, Takiya Dan- the 4:48 mark of the final quar-
held the Lady Bison to just the Lady Bears entered the age tied the game up with ter and then was held to just a Barton will return home on
three points in the final eight final stanza trailing 29-21. Bar- 6:30 to go, followed by a bas- free throw the rest of the game Friday for a rematch with
minutes to pick up a 40-32 vic- ton’s India Lewellyn hit two ket from Tyra Collins to put as Barton pulled away. Carlisle at the Partners Bank
tory in the 5th place game of baskets in the first 44 seconds Barton in front 31-29. Then Gymnasium.
the Clarendon Lion Holiday Wilson led the way for the

Local Obits

David Porter Oberle

David Porter Oberle was (26), Pax- McGee “Bud” Oberle; and with friends and family. 2023, at the Evergreen

born on October 8, 1969 ton Oberle Mary Oberle McDaniel. David was truly proud of Church in Bixby, OK.

in Clarksdale, MS and (25), Alec David lived life with a his sons and utterly smit- In lieu of flowers, David’s

unexpectedly and inex- Oberle (22), passion that was evident ten with his daughter. family asks that you con-

plicably passed away on and Parker in his relationships, his Surrounded by friends sider donating to David’s

December 17, 2022, at Oberle (5 work, and his life. He and family, David prayed childhood school in Hel-

the age of 53. He joins in years old). was a gifted architect, an to receive Christ in 2014 ena, Arkansas. Please

Heaven his father William He also Oberle adventurer, and above all and was baptized on designate gifts to the

John Oberle, Senior. leaves a devoted husband and December 21, 2014. general fund in Memory

He is survived by his wife behind his father. He was creative, It is therefore appropri- of David Oberle.

and best friend, Lucia mother, Jo Oberle and artistic, funny, and lov- ate that we celebrate his DeSoto School

Carballo Oberle and his three siblings: William ing. He enjoyed traveling, life—both on earth and PO Box 2807

four children: Jack Oberle John Oberle, Jr.; Alfred duck hunting, and time in Heaven on January 6, West Helena, AR 72390

Suellen Gregory

Suellen Gregory, age beds, and ry (Michelle) of Brinkley, by her parents; two sis- Baptist Church. Buri-

82, of Lexa, Arkansas her bible Arkansas, Bill Gregory ters, Dorothy Ward and al will follow at Sunset

passed away on Satur- s t u d i e s . (Susie) of Shelbyville, Virginia Powers. Memorial Park. Brother

day, December 24, 2022. She was Mr. Tennessee; four grand- A funeral service for Suel- Nathan Perry will offici-

She was born on Satur- T o m m y ’ s daughters, Haley Sand- len Gregory will be held ate.

day, October 12, 1940 in Angel. ers, Kamryn Cook, Crys- at 10:00 a.m., Wednes- Services will be directed

Helena, Arkansas to the She is sur- tal Gregory, and Lynzie day, December 28, 2022 by Roller- Citizens Funer-

late Bill Shotts and Ellen vived by her Gregory Martin; two grandsons, at Lexa Baptist Church al Home, West Helena,
Williams Shotts. Suellen h u s b a n d Alex Gregory and Ter- in Lexa, Arkansas. A (870)-572-2571. Rela-

was a member of Lexa of 64 years ry Gregory; two great visitation will be held at tives and friends may sign

Baptist Church. She Herbert Tommy Gregory; grandsons, Liam Grego- 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, the online guestbook at

enjoyed sewing, read- sister, Billie Kimberling; ry and Stiles Gregory. December 28, 2022 prior www.rollerfuneralhomes.

ing, working in her flower two sons, Mark Grego- She is preceded in death to the service at Lexa com/westhelena.

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Arkansas Wins Liberty Bowl In Memphis
The Arkansas Razor-
backs won the Liberty
Bowl in an exciting three-
overtime game against
Kansas 55-53 last week
in Memphis before a
strong crowd of 52,847
fans. The third overtime
started with KJ Jefferson
throwing to running back
Rashod Dubinion for a
successful two-point
conversion. Kansas then
tried a trick play bring-
ing backup quarterback
Jason Bean around on a
reverse pitch from Jalon
Daniels. It appeared that
Bean could run it in suc-
cessfully, but instead he
sailed a pass over the
head of the intended
receiver. See complete
game story on 6B in
today’s edition.

Photo Credit:
Craven Whitlow, cour-
tesy Nate Allen Sports
Service

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Arkansas Razorbacks Football

Otis Kirk a review the refs said the 34-yard pass to the Arkan- line. That gave the Hogs a had to step up, and that’s
targeting call stood and sas 16. On third and 15, 24-3 lead with 23 seconds what I did,” Dubinion said.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER McAdoo was ejected. Then Daniels found Luke Grimm left in the first quarter.
Daniels found Jared Casey for a touchdown with 41 Both Jefferson and Dan-
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- to tie the game at 53. seconds remaining in the In the second quarter, iels put on a show. Jefferson
Despite blowing a 38-23 game. Daniels then hit Arkansas also appeared to completed 19 of 29 passes
lead with under three min- The Razorbacks appeared Lawrence Arnold for a two- be in control. The Razor- for 287 yards, two touch-
utes remaining in regula- to have the game won hand- point conversion to tie it at backs went up 31-7 with downs and one intercep-
tion, the Hogs escaped with ily in regulation when line- 38. 5:02 remaining in the first tion. He also topped the
a 55-53 three-overtime win backer Jackson Woodard half on a 20-yard sprint by Hogs with 14 carries for
in the AutoZone Liberty deflected a Daniels pass on The way the game started running back AJ Green. 130 yards and two more
Bowl before 52,847 fans. fourth down at the Arkan- overtime was the last time touchdowns. Daniels com-
sas 21. The Hogs took over on anyone’s mind. Arkan- Kansas did add a late pleted 37 of 55 passes for
The third overtime start- leading 38-23 and Kansas sas set an AutoZone Liberty touchdown in the sec- 544 yards, five touchdowns
ed with KJ Jefferson throw- had no timeouts. Bowl record with 24 points ond quarter when Daniels and two interceptions. He
ing to running back Rashod in the first quarter. That is found Mason Fairchild for also rushed 14 times for 21
Dubinion for a successful On a third-and-three at the most points scored in a 24-yard touchdown. The yards and a touchdown.
two-point conversion. Kan- its own 28, Jefferson found any quarter in this bowl’s Jayhawks surprisingly opt-
sas then tried a trick play Matt Landers for a 43-yard history. ed to go for two and the Landers had three recep-
bringing backup quarter- completion to the Kansas conversion failed leaving tions for 121 yards and
back Jason Bean around on 28. Some fans from both Cam Little started the Arkansas up 31-13. a touchdown along with
a reverse pitch from Jalon teams started hitting the scoring off with a 37-yard the one carry for 15 yards.
Daniels. It appeared that exits thinking the game field goal. Kansas answered Arkansas appeared set to Grimm led Kansas with 10
Bean could run it in success- was basically over. How- with a 29-yard touchdown add a late touchdown in catches for 167 yards and
fully, but instead he sailed a ever, after a running play pass from Daniels to Ky the first half with a first one touchdown. Arnold
pass far over the head of netted minus-one yard, Thomas. Kansas took a brief down at the Kansas 9. The added eight for 119 yards.
the intended receiver and then the Razorbacks tried 7-3 lead with 8:35 remain- Razorbacks had moved
the Hogs started the cel- a reverse with Landers. ing in the first quarter. into scoring position fol- Linebacker Pooh Paul
ebration. He had a nice gain before lowing a 32-yard run from topped Arkansas with 12
it was ruled he fumbled But then Arkansas got hot. midfield by Jefferson that tackles and had a quar-
“That’s what helped us though his elbow seemed Jefferson found Landers for saw a personal foul call add terback hurry. Dwight
tonight,” Jefferson said. to be down. Once again, a 59-yard touchdown with half the distance to the goal. McGlothern had 10 tackles,
“Coming together, lead- after a review the ball was 6:05 remaining in the first However, on the next play, one for loss, an intercep-
ers stepping up and being awarded to Kansas. quarter. The Razorbacks Jefferson was picked off by tion and a pass breakup.
vocal.” caught a break when the Kansas’ OJ Burroughs. McAdoo finished with nine
They had the ball at the wind played tricks with a tackles and an interception.
It appeared the Razor- Arkansas 48 after return- Jake Bates kickoff that was The Razorbacks struck
backs were going to cel- ing the Landers fumble fumbled by Sevion Morri- first in the second half. Arkansas at this particu-
ebrate after the second to that point. In addition, son. Harper Cole recovered Rashod Dubinion scored lar bowl has now won three
overtime. Jefferson raced in Kansas overcame a holding for Arkansas at the Kansas from the 2-yard line to games in a row. They also
for a touchdown from the call that had them facing a 17. On first down, Jeffer- give Arkansas a 38-13 won the last overtime game
20. The two-point conver- second-and-29 play at the son found tight end Tyrus lead. Dubinion and Green in the Liberty Bowl when
sion was good with Jeffer- Arkansas. Daniels found Washington for a 17-yard had to carry the load after they defeated East Carolina
son finding wide receiver Kevin Terry for 30 yards touchdown. It was the first Rocket Sanders exited in 20-17 on Jan. 2, 2010. The
Jaedon Wilson. That gave and a first down at the catch of the true freshman’s the first quarter with an Hogs also downed Kansas
Arkansas a 53-45 lead. Arkansas 10. On the next career. injury. Answer it they did. State 45-23 on Jan. 2, 2016.
player, Daniels hit Douglas Dubinion finished with 20 The Hogs lost their first
Kansas then answered Emilien for a touchdown. On Kansas’ next posses- carries for 112 yards and three appearances in this
that with a Daniels two- The PAT pulled the Jay- sion, McAdoo picked off a two touchdowns while bowl before going on this
yard run for the touch- hawks to within 38-30 with Daniels pass at the Arkan- also catching three passes winning streak.
down. On the two-point 1:05 remaining in the game. sas 10 and returned to his for 19 yards. Green added
conversion, it appeared 28. The Razorbacks then 99 yards and one touch- Arkansas (7-6) now is 2-0
Arkansas had stopped the A successful onside kick- put together an 11-play, down on 13 carries. He also in bowl games under Pit-
Jayhawks. But the referee off gave Kansas a renewed 73-yard scoring drive that caught four passes for 30 tman. Kansas falls to 6-7
called a targeting penalty on life. On first down at mid- ended with Jefferson pow- yards. with the loss. It was the
Quincey McAdoo though it field, Daniels completed a ering in from the 3-yard Jayhawks’ first bowl since
appeared he hit the ball “When 5 went down I 2008.
and knocked it loose. After

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