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District Court
Two dead in early morning shooting in Lexa funding

Andrew Bagley Kelley 3 am Wednes- Bradshaw were 26-year shooting remained unclear Andrew Bagley
day morning old Noah as this edition went to press..
HELENA WORLD at 309 Cedar Bradshaw and However, it appears that after HELENA WORLD
Street near the 18-year-old Kelley was shot, Bradshaw
Two young people are dead Lexa Method- McKenzie Kel- took his own life. The office Justices of the Peace Lita
after a shooting early Wednes- ist and Baptist ley. of Phillips County Sheriff Neal Moore-Johnson, Isaac Tri-
day morning in the small Town churches. Pro- Byrd is investigating the case, bune, and Edward “Bud-
of Lexa. nounced dead The circum- but no official determination dy” Carter blocked an
at the scene stances sur- agreement for the coun-
According to Phillips County rounding the Please see LEXA on 2A ty to pay a portion of
Coroner Earnest Larry, a shoot- the costs of the Phillips
ing occurred at approximately County District Court,
which hears misdemean-
SAYING FAREWELL or and small claims cases
for the county as well as
Marvell Academy’s Salutatorian Samuel Hall delivers his commencement speech during Marvell Academy’s gradu- the City of Helena-West
ation ceremony Sunday evening, May 15. He spoke about the importance of making good decisions and choices, Helena.
along with the correlation between choices and reputation. Inside today, see more graduation news as the Helena
World presents its annual 2022 Graduation Special celebrating the success of all local graduates from PCCUA as In the absence of City
well as the six area high schools. Photo credit: Terri Ann Hall. Attorney Andre Valley,
District Judge Jason Cart-
State Police investigating dismissal of KIPP staffer er made the presentation
to the court. State law
Andrew Bagley police report, the Build- appointment to view video and the officers requires at least a portion
parent of the student ing security video with had their body cams of the funding, includ-
HELENA WORLD contacted the Helena- on the school officials on the recording. ing at least one-half of
West Helena Police campus same day and asked the salary of the District
A KIPP admin- Department alleging located for the police to be KIPP officials short- Court Clerk. The cur-
istrator has been that Crystal Martin at 10th present. The police ly after issued a state- rent practice also has the
dismissed and the Dancy, an adminis- and report says that ment, confirming the county paying a position
Arkansas State Police trator at the school, Garland school officials did termination of a staff of the salary of the dep-
are investigating an grabbed her daugh- in West not allow police to member, later con- uty clerk handling the
incident involving a ter by the arm and Helena. view the video at that firmed to be Dancy. county docket and some
6-year-old student at dragged her down time because other The statement, issued of the expenses of the
KIPP Delta Elementa- the hallway of the C The students were on the by KIPP Spokesper- District Court officers,
ry Literacy Academy. had an which are currently serv-
Please see STATE on 2A ing the warrants and the
According to the subpoenas in those cases.

Carter said the counties
across the state are han-
dling these agreements
in different ways and
noted that in Lee Coun-
ty the county manages
the court and the City
of Marianna reimburses
expenses while in Phil-
lips, it is the exact oppo-
site. He said, “I think this
is a fair agreement for the
county.”

After some question-
ing, Carter expressed fear
that failure to approve
the agreement would
result in disruption of

Please see COUNTY on 2A

Martin
parent

2A — WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022 Local The Helena World

Provost Award

Helena-West Helena Native Dorise Clark is shown here accepting the Provost Award from Southeast
Missouri State administrator Dr. Jeremy Barnes at a recent ceremony. Provost Awards are given to one
undergraduate student from each college as well as one graduate student from the University who have
a minimum of 3.0 GPA and have demonstrated academic excellence. Contributed Photo

LEXA
has been made con- Hogan is the lead investi- al details about the case to be printed.
cerning whether Kelley’s gator working the case from Hogan, but a phone The Coroner’s office is
death was accidental or a for the Sheriff’s Office. call and a text message shipping both bodies to
homicide. Multiple attempts were were not returned by the the Arkansas State Crime
PCSO Deputy Cameron made to obtain addition- deadline for this edition Lab for an autopsy.

COUNTY

court operations. He sure in one meeting, fail- a USDA grant applica- money as was reported
said, “It is my fear that ing 7-3 with Moore, Tri- tion to partially fund the at the last Quorum Court
if this agreement doesn’t bune, and Carter block- purchase of four new meeting. She said, “If
pass, the city will direct ing it. cruisers for the Sheriff’s anything, they (the school
its District Court officers In other business, Department. districts) owe us.”
to stop serving warrants County Judge Clark The Quorum Court also JP Lita Moore Johnson
and subpoenas in county Hall and Sheriff Neal heard an update from also passed out a pack-
cases and that duty will Byrd received approval Treasurer Nancy Heard et to the other JPs that
go back to the Sheriff’s to pay assorted invoic- on the status of the prog- was not provided to the
Department.” es from 2021 and an ress correcting problems media where she ques-
Despite the admonition appropriation ordinance left over from her pre- tioned the payments to a
of the judge, the agree- was approved to fund decessor Jeremy Money- vendor over a five-year
ment failed to get the those payments. Byrd maker. She reported that period. County Judge
necessary eight votes to also received approval the county did not know Clark Hall said he would
approve a spending mea- to move forward with the school districts any investigate the matter.

STATE

son Maria Alcon- our campus to investi- tary Literacy Academy ent had not retained a
Heraux, said, “On gate the incident. We families on May 5th private attorney.
May 3rd, we received immediately launched to inform them of the The HWHPD
a report that a KIPP an investigation, and incident.” requested the involve-
Delta elementary Lit- the staff member has The parent visited ment of the State
eracy Academy staff been dismissed from the Helena World on Police due to poten-
member used unnec- KIPP Delta Elementa- May 10th and indicat- tial conflict of interests
essary force with a ry Literacy Academy. ed that she was con- involving the staff of
student in the hallway. The safety of students sidering possible civil the department.
The authorities were is our number one pri- litigation in addition At press time, no
notified and the Hele- ority at KIPP Delta. We to filing the criminal criminal charges had
na-West Helena Police sent a letter home to complaint. However, been filed against the
Department came to all KIPP Delta Elemen- at press time, the par- administrator.

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The Helena World Opinions WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022 — 3A

Not Again... Is the White House next step for Hutchinson?

As this edition of the Helena World was being By Steve Brawner el offered by dle-of-the-road Tom Cotton has been appear-
prepared for press, we learned of yet another
mass shooting event in Buffalo, New York, where Columnist President approach to covid ing on national TV for years,
10 persons died at a local grocery store there.
What’s Asa Hutchinson Reagan, who and his willing- and he’s been no stranger
Hours later, as the Buffalo event was being
described on the NBC Evening News on Sunday planning to do after being he described ness to criticize to places like Iowa or New
evening, another gunman opened fire inside a
Southern California church, killing one person evicted from the Governor’s as a “consis- former President Hampshire.
and critically wounding four others.
Mansion next year? He’s tent, common Trump. He has a Cotton more easily fits into
Just nights before, NBC News had already
reported that violent crime was up over 54-per- going house hunting, and see- sense conser- national platform today’s click-driven politi-
cent in the major urban areas of the United States.
ing if a big white one might be vative” who as chair of the cal climate. He’s combative,
What in the world is happening in our country?
While information was still being developed in available. was pragmat- National Gover- aggressive and uncompromis-
California, early reports out of Buffalo indicate
that the shootings there were the end result of The term-limited governor ic and opti- nors Association. ing. He does not mind firing
a hate crime performed by a self-styled white
supremacist. has been saying for a while mistic. He clearly does up the base.
In addition to reportedly scoping the area before
the shooting, the shooter also wrote and posted a that he’s considering a presi- “We need problem solvers not want to retire. He is 71 If you had to bet money on
manifesto, and then, posted live video of his act
on Twitch, which ran two minutes before it was dential run, and now he’s tak- and not chaos creators,” the years old, but he certainly who will be president after
taken down.
Unfortunately gun violence is not a new con- ing more specific steps to test governor earlier said. appears to be a healthy septua- 2024, your best odds would be
cept here in Helena and West Helena, nor for
that matter, an hour away in Memphis, which has the waters. In a press confer- Hutchinson touted his record genarian who has weathered to place it on Biden or Trump.
seen its own crime spree over the course of 2022.
The genesis of the modern mass shooting ence April 22, he said he will in Arkansas during his seven the pandemic’s stresses just But you wouldn’t want to
events has generally been seen as either the Pearl
High School shooting on October 1, 1997 or the be traveling to various states years of office, which included fine. Besides, he’s a young bet your life on it because you
more deadly and infamous Columbine shooting
on April 20, 1999 at Columbine High School in over the next three to four tax cuts, his computer coding pup compared to Presidents never know what might hap-
Littleton, Colorado,
Since then, there was been a steady occurrence months. He said each of the initiative, and keeping schools Biden, 79, and Trump, 75 (not pen in an election. Biden, after
of these mass shootings, including the Sandy
Hook Elementary School shooting on December stops will have an econom- open during the pandemic. to mention Speaker Pelosi, all, was no sure thing after
14, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut, and the mass
shooting that occurred at a Walmart store in El ic benefit for Arkansas, but He noted that he recently had 82). having badly lost in his previ-
Paso, Texas that killed 23 on August 3, 2019.
On each occasion, the question comes up on because he will be engaged in, turned down $146 million in If he runs, he’d be a long ous presidential runs. Many
whether “this shooting” will be a tipping point
where the public will rise up and say “Enough is hint-hint, other activities, the rental assistance funds from shot to win the Republican people didn’t take Trump
enough?”
And each time, the end result after the speeches, trips will be financed by his the federal government. He nomination, as would anyone seriously at first. President
the initial outrage and grief, and the protesting
has been next to nothing. private political operation. didn’t talk much about emo- not named Trump. If Trump Obama’s star was rising fast in
Of course, the United States has the Second
Amendment, which grants the right to bear arms, The governor’s multi-state tional, hot-button issues unless runs, Hutchinson could posi- 2008, but it was supposed to
but that does not grant the right to shoot up shop-
ping malls, schools, and churches. tour included a stop April 25 asked, and even then, his com- tion himself as the traditional be Hillary Clinton’s year.
Gun advocates often say that guns don’t kill
people, people kill people, but the fact that the in New Hampshire, site of the ments were restrained. Reagan Republican candidate Sometimes a candidate just
United States has seen more of these shooting
events than any country in the industrial world first Republican presidential “I don’t like the idea of in what might be a small field. has to find a lane and stay
should be a wake up call.
So what is the answer? primary in 2024. passing bills in a cultural war If Trump doesn’t run, Hutchin- there while the other candi-
Is it more education on gun safety? A revised
version of gun control? A second look at the Sec- Speaking at the New Hamp- so we can fire up our base,” he son could position himself as dates flame out or split their
ond Amendment?
Does the answer lie within the words on social shire Institute of Politics at said. “That, to me, is not the the same type of candidate in votes with each other.
media? Manifestos posted to the Internet? Who
is watching as these videos and words are being Saint Anselm College, the way I conduct politics.” a huge field. Eventually, a clear frontrun-
posted?
The mass shooter in Buffalo was reported to governor previewed what his The governor has appeared Hutchinson is not the only ner emerges, and then he or
still be living at home, so what role or responsi-
bility do parents have? campaign themes might be. He on national TV a lot the past Arkansan interested in moving she becomes the inevitable
The mass shooter in Buffalo had also been in
trouble before, and he was reportedly given a closed by referring to the mod- few years because of his mid- into a big white house. Sen. nominee.
psychological evaluation. At the end of the day,
he was let go. Is this another example of “slip- What is wrong with national universal healthcare?
ping through the cracks?” What did the evalua-
tion say? Why was the shooter let go? Should By Rick Kennedy one cause of and copays, well as so-called “claims
there be a new evaluation?
As with most events of this magnitude, there Helena World Editor bankruptcy in and medica- adjusters” who deny pay-
appear to be more questions than answers, but
at the end of the day, more must be done than One of the issues I’ve writ- America. tions, so it is ments on care, thus making
“Thoughts and Prayers,” which has become
increasingly seen as code for “Do Nothing At ten about several times over In short, not like we are defacto medical decisions.
All..”
the years is that of health- average Amer- getting a free How is this any better than

care, and more specifically, ican citizens lunch in either simply showing a govern-

the cost of healthcare and simply can’t instance. ment card and seeing a doc-

how it is paid for. afford health- I would be tor for care?

A growth out of World care services willing to pay Senator Lindsey Graham

War II, of all things, was anymore. a little more said Thursday at a Budget

the implementation by many In the rest in taxes, if it Committee hearing. “Most

employers of “health insur- of the civilized and indus- meant that I was going to get of your colleagues would

ance” as an employee ben- trial world, places we’ve all trouble-free access to paid rather jump out the window

efit at a time that payraises heard of like England, Spain, healthcare. if they had to vote on this.”

couldn’t be given, and war France, Sweden, Finland and Yet, like abortion rights, referring to a Medicare for

rationing was a thing. Canada, they have “single healthcare is divisive and All proposal by Senator Ber-

Over many years and time, payer” or “national health- seemingly, untouchable. nie Sanders.

America has come to accept care,” where simply provid- Clinton tried it in the early And why is that?

employer-based healthcare ing NHS card or personal 1990s and failed. Obama’s Do Senators Tom Cotton

as its primary way to take identification will get you version of Obamacare is no and John Boozman not want

care of its citizens. both access and paid health- more than more insurance. to see citizens get the care

Medicare was implement- care. A Stanford University they need? Do they like

ed for those aged 65, who No deductibles, no copays, study from years ago claimed citizens going bankrupt? Do

were to be retired from the no forms, no bankruptcies, that government overhead they prefer citizens pay out-

active workplace, and Med- no “recovery agents” and no for heathcare services was landish premiums only to

icaid was implemented for stress about how to pay for only five-percent of costs. pay outrageous deducibles?

the poor and unemployed. services. It also claimed that pri- Do they want people to die

But times have changed, While it is true that those vate, for profit insurance, if given a choice between

and affordable healthcare countries pay some level was 25-percent of cost. a healthcare bill and a rent

services have long become of higher taxes, we already Of course, one is paying payment? Why can’t we

a thing of the past. Medical pay taxes, and we pay addi- for a $10 million CEO with have universal healthcare

bankruptcy is the number tional in premiums, riders the insurance companies as like every other country?

4A — WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022 Local/Religion The Helena World

Oh, the Places You Will Go!

Sandra Bagley umph and tragedy and are because he is able to seek God and acknowl- and lean on Him, He
help you succeed if you edge Him, everything will begin to establish
RELIGION COLUMNIST at last up the mountain do. That does not mean else will fall into place our steps and lead us
that God will give you for you. where He needs us. The
Trust in the Lord with of our destiny. all the money, fame, or Psalmist tells us God’s
all thine heart; and lean Thirty years and more power you want. “And He will direct “word  is  a lamp to my
not unto thine own under- than 13 million cop- your paths.” Before feet and a light to my
standing. In all thy ways ies later, Oh, the Places When you are unable social distancing, we path” (Psalm 119:105).
acknowledge him, and You’ll Go has attained to see the hand of God or spent a lot of time
he shall direct thy paths. an iconic status that is understand his actions in shopping malls. Graduation is a mile-
different from his oth- in your life, trust in His Remember when you stone that marks the
Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV word. were looking for a store completion of an impor-
“ C o n g r a t u l a - er beloved books like but did not quite know tant chapter in a per-
tions! Today is your day.  Green Eggs and Ham, One of the many prom- where it was located? son’s life and the begin-
You’re off to Great The Cat in the Hat, and ises in his word that You could go to the mall ning of many more to
Places!  the holiday favorite, will guide you is, “For I map which showed the come.
You’re off and away! How the Grinch Stole know the thoughts that I layout of the stores and
You have brains in Christmas! Sandra Bagley think toward you, saith a star or arrow pointed This year is espe-
your head. Every May, sales for with their children, all the Lord, thoughts of out, “You Are Here!” cially momentous as
You have feet in your this perennial favorite designed to produce peace, and not of evil, Before we had Google we return to the pomp
shoes. soar as copies are given meditation on God. to give you an expected Maps or GLOBAL Posi- and circumstance of in-
You can steer yourself to graduates of all ages Proverbs are simple, end” (Jeremiah 29:11). tioning System (GPS) on person graduation cer-
any direction you from kindergarten to moral statements that our smartphones, Siri or emonies after two years
choose. middle or high school to teach fundamental reali- “In all your ways Alexa, these maps exist- of virtual or drive-thru
You’re on your own. college and beyond. ties about life. King acknowledge Him”: ed to tell us where we festivities due to COV-
And you know what Two verses in the Bible Solomon sought God’s not some ways or some are, where we want to ID-19 restrictions.
you know. are also synonymous wisdom and shared his days, but always with all go, and how to get there.
And YOU are the [per- with graduation. Trust thoughts. our ways. This means to Some of us are longing
son] in the Lord with all thine admit the existence, real- Have you come across for the places we can go
who’ll decide where to heart; and lean not unto While you may be ity, and trustworthiness some people who never or even getting back to
go.” thine own understand- entertained or even of God. To acknowledge need these maps? They where we used to go.
These words from Oh, ing. inspired by the tongue- Him as Lord over our seem to have an inter-
the Places You’ll Go! by In all thy ways in-cheek advice from Dr. world and to give Him nal compass that guides As you make plans
award-winning author, acknowledge him, and Seuss, I recommend you full access to sit on the them through life with a for the next steps in
Theodor Seuss Geisel, he shall direct thy paths. follow this advice on throne of our hearts. total sense of direction. your life, you are here -
a.k.a Dr. Seuss,  have Considered wisdom your life’s journey. There and only there graduation. You can get
become as synonymous in literature, the Book can He begin to govern When we meet people there - up the mountain
with graduation as caps of Proverbs is a three- “Trust in the Lord with our walk. like this, we say they of your destiny.
and gowns. fold setting as general all your heart” means are grounded. If you
In this last book pub- wisdom and literature, instead of trying to fig- Jesus tells us to “seek ask them, many will tell Trust in the Lord and
lished during his life- insights from the royal ure out your next steps first the kingdom of God you they are grounded be “confident of this
time, Geisel used his court, and instruction by yourself, look to God and His righteousness, because they use the very thing, that he which
iconic style and charac- offered from the con- for your understanding and all these things shall GOD Positioning Sys- hath begun a good work
ters to lead us through text of the relationship of what is going on, or be added to you” (Mat- tem. in you will perform it
twists and turns of tri- of a father and mother what he wants you to thew 6:33). When you until the day of Jesus
do. You can trust God When we trust in God Christ” Philippians 1:6
with everything you NKJV.

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Dr. Keith Roach symptoms, such as weight mixing paint (what-
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My partner and I are in our 60s, ones, such as mild abdom- in the holes and let
exercise regularly (three to five times per week), eat a well- inal discomfort after eat- dry. It’s hard like
balanced diet and are of average weight. Recently, we went ing, skin changes, anemia cement, and can be
bowling for two games and found ourselves sore in the area or joint pains. sanded into shape if necessary.
right below our buttocks. We were very sore for several days,
making walking difficult, especially up and down stairs. Because the symptoms * Use baking soda to scrub away stuck-on food on
What would have caused this area to get so sore? We named of celiac disease are so your grill. Sprinkle it on the metal brush, and scrub
it “bowling butt” for lack of a medical term. -- M.B. varied, a physician must be fairly convinced it’s celiac away. If your grate is beyond the power of fire and
before making the diagnosis. Biopsy is the gold standard baking soda, remove it and lay it on the ground on
ANSWER: Starting a new activity will often cause people for certainty, but blood testing -- if done while consuming a some newspaper. Spray with oven cleaner and let sit
to overuse some muscles that aren’t used to the strain. Bowl- diet containing gluten -- is suggestive. I strongly recommend (keep pets and kids away from it). Rinse with a gar-
ing involves forceful extension of the thigh, which is the getting a diagnosis before going on a strict gluten-free diet if den hose and replace on the grill.
gluteus maximus muscle, as well as other muscles in the hip you suspect celiac disease.
to maintain stability. Two games were enough to exhaust For people with diagnosed celiac disease, strict adherence * When you get near the end of a roll of paper tow-
that muscle, and the untrained muscle will often suffer small to a gluten-free diet is essential, and the increasing avail- els, save it to put in your car. Put together a kit with
tears, which take days to heal properly. The fact that you ability of gluten-free foods has made the lives of people with the following items: a small bottle of Windex or other
were sore with activities involving thigh extension helps celiac disease better. Many grains are gluten-free naturally. cleaner, a squeeze bottle of water, some wet wipes
confirm the diagnosis. Some people think it’s lactic acid in There are people with symptoms from gluten-containing and the short roll of paper towels. Now you’ll always
the muscle, but that is gone after a few hours. foods but who do not have celiac disease. The term is “non- be ready for a quick on-the-road cleanup.
celiac gluten sensitivity.” Some people with this condition
Naming a disease is serious business, and I did a look for are sensitive to components of the food other than the glu- * “I have a plastic cup that changes color when the
similar names in the literature. I did find “Wii butt,” a pain ten, although there are some people who are sensitive to drink is hot. Oddly enough, it changes at the perfect
sensation after playing games, including bowling, on the Wii gluten but do not have celiac disease. temperature for my baby’s bath. So, I fill the tub and
video game system, but none for actual bowling. I’m not sure For people without NCGS and without celiac disease, toss in the cup. When the cup starts to change back to
“bowling butt” will catch on, however. avoiding gluten is not necessary. A diet with many different its original color (blue), I know the bathwater is not
whole grains has been proven to reduce heart disease risk too hot.” -- P. in Idaho
*** compared with a more meat-based diet.
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day School 9:30 A.M.
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829-3260 3rd & Baldwin St. METHODIST
S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Carter Chapel AME
Mike Collins, 419 Columbia Deborah Senter, Pastor S.S. 9:30 a.m.;
Elaine Baptist Church Senior Pastor., 572-3264
200 Main St. Elaine Luke Watson/Pastor., 870-827-3469 S.S. 9:00 a.m.: W.S. 10:00 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. W.S. 11 a.m.
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6p.m. Wed. 7:00 p.m.
Second Baptist - Elaine United Methodist
First Baptist M.B. Church Park & Hernando St. Pastor William Joe Head W.S. 9:00 am.
Comer of Miller & Walnut St., Helena, 338-8652, Jarvis Smith, Min., 572-9647
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. NS. Sun., 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist in Helena
Derrick L. Hughes, Pastor BC., Tues. 5:00 p.m., Every 1st. Sat., Mo. Mus. 7:30 p.m. 502 Porter 338-7418 Rev. Buddy Hamner
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m.
Second Baptist Church S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.
Helena First Baptist Church Lexa - 113 Mapl & Maine St 572-1525 S.S. 10:00 a.m.;
600 Franklin, Helena Lexa United Methodist
M.W. 11:30 a.m.; Pastor: Kenneth Lee - Cedar - S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m.
Cliff Bernard/Pastor., 338-6764 Bible Study (First & Third Wednesdays) at 6 p.m.
S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.
For more information on a sponsorship Silver Cloud Marvell United Methodist
of this church directory & 6 p.m. Wed. 6:45 p.m. 206 Riverview James L. Williams, Pastor 338-6822 Sunday Pastor: Kenneth Lee - Hwy. 49 S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
School 9:30 , Morning worship 11:00 am, Wednesday night
Please contact Wally Burchett at: First Baptist Pettis Memorial CMJZ.
[email protected] Ward St., Marvell S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Randy Williams, Pastor Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 121 Coranza 572-5046 Pastor William C. Gant
or call 910-528-0244
W.S. 11:30 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Every Sundays Trenton Baptist S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 5 p.m.
Pastor: Brother Mike Shelley Sun. CYF: 5 p.m.
First Missionary Baptist Church S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.
125 N. Coanza Wesley Chapel A.M.E.
Truevine Missionary Baptist Center & Wallace St., Marvell W. Simmons, Min., 338-8651
Von Daniels, Min., 870-228-5007 415 W. Garland Dr. Pastor: TBA
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Wed. Bible Class S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

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

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

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

Morning Grove Missi. Baptist CHRISTIAN Faith Lutheran Church For more information on a sponsorship of
Hwy 44 - Elder Robert Davi, Pastor, 572-0667 S.S. 10:00 First Christian 4525 North Washington Forrest City, AR 72335 Earl D. this church directory
a.m.; W.S. 12:00 noon every Sun. Bible Class every Tues.
Carruth St. - Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. Burhhart, Deacon Please contact Wally Burchett at: Wally@
Morning Star Baptist S.S. 10 a.m.: W.S. 11 a.m.; E.S. 5 p.m. burchettmedia.com
885 S. Biscoe 338-6727 OTHER or call 910-528-0244
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 1st & Bible Study: Wed. 6:30 p.m Greater Miracle Temple -
3rd Sun Rev. Larry Edwards, Pastor 228 No. 2nd St Bro. Willie Manuel, Min. This local church directory is made
CHURCH OF CHRIST S.S. 9:30; W.S. 11:00 Tuesday Bible Study 7:30-9:00 p.m. possible by these supporting busi-
Mount Oliver Miss. Baptist Hicks United Church of Christ nesses that are positioned around
Onieda - Moses Tillman Sr., Min. Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. Gods House “A Safe Place to Come To” Outreach Ministries, these page. The basic church listings
S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 12 Noon every 2nd Sun. S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 9:00 a.m. Inc. - are provided at no charge to all our
area churches. If your church is not
Mount Tabor Miss. Baptist Twin City Church of Christ Pastor: Elder Robert Davis 9th Street & Plaza 815 Plaza listed or an information change is
1160 Holly & Adams Streets Wallace Wally Scaife, 572-1215 Street West Helena AR 72390 870-753-4050 870-995-3533 needed, please contact Andrew Bagley
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.
Tues. 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tues. mobile Church Services Every Sunday: at [email protected]
Southland Church of Christ S.S. 9:30 am
New Haven Missionary Baptist Bro. Derek Wilson, Minister 5625 Hwy 242 West I Lexa, AR
Rev. Rodney D. Corbin, Pastor 404 W Street West Helena, Morning Worship: 11:00 am Every Tuesday even. Bible
AR 72390 S.S. 9:30 a.m.- W.S. 11:00 a.m. - Prayer, Mon. 6 72355 S.S. 10am - W.S. 1 lam 572-2240 Teachings 6:00 pm Every 2nd & 4th Sunday after service
Lords Supper Free Food Pantry schedule: 1st Tuesday &
p.m., B.S., Wed. 7 p.m. Ph. 870.572.6314 CHURCH OF GOD
Church of God - 1736 Hwy 49 Gene Rutledge, Min., 3rd Tuesday Call Pastor 870-572-0667

572-2099 House of the Lord Church -
S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. 8365 Phillips 300.

J.L. Sanders 572-2469 or Bill Home 572-5679

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of God of Prophecy Delta Fellowship -
Jackson & Holly • Billy G. Williams, Min., 338-9095 S.S. 210N.9TH 276 Richmond Hill Dr, W.Helena
Sunday 10:30 am 870-572-1120
9:45 a.m.; Pastor: Doris Smith, 572-7587
W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 6 p.m. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m. True Gospel Church -
542 Cooper St., West Helena Tony Dyce, Pastor.,
New Light Baptist Elaine Church of God
522 Arkansas Dan Wessell, Pastor 870-572-9651
S.S. 10:00 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m. Sunday 10:00 am-12 noon.
Andre K. Valley, Min., 338-8677
S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. Living Water Ministry Sun, Evening 6pm-till,
Bible Study 6:30 pm Wednesday 227 N. 8th St. West Helena Judy Carter, Pastor 572-5327 Wed. 7pm-till.

New Zion Missionary Baptist - S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Church of the Living God
225 Plaza W.S. 11 am & 6 pm. 700 Park Ave West Helena, AR 72390 (870) 572-7188
Wed. Bible Study: 7 p.m. Pastor Jenkins P.S. 7-7:30 Wednesday B.S. 7:30-8:30
L.A. Gamble, Min., 572-2159
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. 2nd & 3rd Sun. B.S. 2nd New Beginning Church Wednesday
South Seven S.S. 11am - 1pm Every 2nd Tuesday
Wed.
Audie Richardson Sr., - Pastor Food Pantry Giveaway
Pleasant Grove Miss. Baptist
Hwy. 316 Kenion Williams, Min. CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST NON-DENOMINATIONAL
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. Christ Temple-
Faith Outreach Church -
Salem M.B.Church - Franklin & Jefferson, Helena Supt. Alex J. Smith, Pastor; 1430 Springdale Rd.
Hwy. 44 So. S.S. 10:00 a.m. Min. Abram Johnson,
W.S. 11:00 am. 1st & 3rd Sunday Paster Randy Williams, Pulpit Chairman; Jim D. Harrison,Pastor -572- LORD W.S. 10 a.m.
Mid-Week Service (Wed.) 7 p.m.
Sr. SS 9:00 am, MS 10:30 am, YPWW 5:00 pm.
Evening Service 6:00 pm, Wednesday Prayer &
St.John Missionary Baptist-
Perry ext., Helena S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Bible Band 7:00 pm,
Holy Communion-Third Sundays
Rev. Walter Debro Jr- Pastor

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022 — 1B

Indiana surgeon, 1997 Cougar alum to deliver address at CHS on Friday

Staff Reports University of New Johnson versity of Cincinnati injury and repair in transgen- closely with the City of Cin-
Orleans, Louisiana. She and served as Chief ic mouse models. She has pre- cinnati Health Department
HELENA WORLD graduated with honors Resident from 2013- sented her basic science and to provide surgical services
from Meharry Medi- 2014. During her surgi- clinical research at national to medically underserved
Dr. Sha-Ron Jackson-John- cal College and was cal training, Dr. Jack- meetings and has authored patient populations. Dr. Jack-
son, a surgeon in Indiana and selected for member- son-Johnson worked several abstracts and manu- son-Johnson is a member of
a 1997 graduate of Central ship in Alpha Omega as a research fellow at scripts. Following completion the American College of Sur-
High School will deliver the Alpha Honor Medical Childrens Hospital of of surgical residency, Dr. Jack- geons and the Society of Black
commencement address at Society. She completed Los Angeles where she son-Johnson joined the surgi- Academic Surgeons. In the
Central High School on Fri- her General Surgery studied physiologic cal faculty of the University of fall of 2016, she enthusiasti-
day at Cad Polk Stadium. residency at the Uni- mechanisms of lung Cincinnati where she worked
Please see CHS on 4B
Dr. Jackson-Johnson is a
proud alumnus of Xavier

Long time employee of local Sonic celebrates retirement

Staff Reports board with the DHR Group as man-
aging partner, and Brenda stayed
HELENA WORLD with him as well. Mr. Pat was known
to frequently visit the new drive-in
Long-time Sonic employee Brenda and many employees and customers
Reyna recently retired after almost were still under the impression he
five decades of service and the own- owned the place. The DHR Group
ers and employees held a retirement was happy to let people think that,
reception in her honor. because Mr. Roberson was so well
known and respected around town,
Brenda Whaley Reyna began plus his son, Patrick, was still the
working for Mr. Pat Roberson as a manager. Patrick was born in 1974,
teenager in 1973, at a pizza restau- the same year that Brenda started
rant called The Hut. working at the drive-in. When peo-
ple ask Patrick how long Brenda has
In 1974, Mr. Pat opened Sonic worked for Sonic, he often responds,
Drive-In at 798 N. Sebastian in West “my whole life.”
Helena, and Brenda left The Hut
to help at Sonic. She married Mike Brenda worked at Sonic continu-
“Peppo” Reyna in 1976. Peppo had ously from 1974 until her retirement
a successful career in law enforce- on May 4, 2022, a total of 48 years.
ment while Brenda worked her way Sonic has close to 300 breakfast cus-
up to first assistant manager at Sonic tomers each day, so it is easy to
underneath Mr. Roberson. conservatively estimate Brenda has
served over 4 million customers in
In 2014, Mr. Pat Roberson sold the her lifetime. Crystal Robinson, a crew
Sonic in West Helena and retired.
The DHR Group bought the drive-in Please see RETIRE on 4B
and relocated it to its present location
at 849 N. Sebastian. Mr. Roberson’s
son, Patrick Roberson, stayed on

MESD Elementary students receive ‘Dog Days’ from AR Reads

Terri Ann Hall The Arkansas Reads Pro-
gram encourages elementa-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER ry students to take an inter-
est in reading at home.
In observance of the
Arkansas Reads initiative, By partnering with ele-
Mrs. Nicole Davis, K-12 mentary schools in the
Library Media Specialist Arkansas Delta, Arkansas
with the Marvell-Elaine Reads helps to increase
School District, introduced students’ library collec-
the book “Dog Days” and tions. They have provided
discussed what was meant resources for elementary
by “Arkansas Reads” to schools in Dermott, Brin-
students in grades K-5th at kley, Star City, Monticello,
Marvell-Elaine Elementary Hughes, Marvell, and Mari-
School. anna over the last several
years.
Students were excited to
learn background informa- Since its creation in 2009,
tion about author Karen the Arkansas Reads Pro-
English, and each student gram has donated over
received a copy of “Dog 40,000 books to partner
Days,” a bookmark, and a elementary schools in the
sticker to take home and Delta Region.
share with their families.

Around Town

Helena-West Helena
native Jonathan Valley
(center)an alum of Central
High School, graduated
from the University of
Arkansas at Fayetteville
Law School last week-
end. Shown here with
his father, Attorney and
former Helena-West
Helena Mayor James F.
Valley (left), and uncle,
City Attorney Andre Val-
ley, Jonathan and his
wife Catherine will make
their home in Northwest
Arkansas. Jonathan’s
mother, Elizabeth Valley
is a registered nurse at
Helena Regional Medical
Center and his grand-
mother, Alice Valley, is
a local cosmetologist.
Contributed Photo

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Local Legals

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PHILLIPS Bidder’s deposit will be refunded. Prime in the event they subcontract portions of
COUNTY, ARKANSAS bidder additional sets and Sub-bidders their work, consideration is given to the
PROBATE DIVISION may purchase bidding documents through identified groups.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Southern Reprographics. The State reserves the right to reject any or
Beatrice Buckingham Duncan, DE- DESIGN PROFESSIONAL: Alta Planning all bids and to waive any formalities.
CEASED NO. 54 PR 1992-01-4 + Design, Inc., Mike Repsch, 111 E. Cha- ________
NOTICE OF PROBATE pel Hill St. Suite 100, Durham, NC 27701
Last known address of decedent: 1121 (860)819-6034. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
Franklin, Helena AR 72342 A bid security in the amount of 5% shall ac- PHILLIPS COUNTY, ARKANSAS
Date of death: September 5, 1991 company each bid, if the bid is in excess of PROBATE DIVISION
An instrument dated March 8, 1980 was $50,000.00. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
on the 3rd day of January, 1992, admitted Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-203, the NO. 54 PR-2022—45—4
to probate as the Last Will of the above- State encourages all small, minority, and DOROTHY MOORE CARPENTER, DE-
named decedent. An Order to Reopen was women business enterprises to submit bids CEASED.
entered on November 14, 2017 admitting for capital improvements. Encouragement NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL
the undersign as the Administratrix of the is also made to all general contractors that AND APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR
Estate. A contest of the probate of the in the event they subcontract portions of EXECUTOR
Will can be effected only by filing a Petition their work, consideration is given to the Last known address of decedent: 114 Sun-
within the time provided by law. identified groups. ridge Drive
All persons having claims against the es- The State reserves the right to reject any or Helena, Arkansas 72342
tate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the all bids and to waive any formalities. Date of death: February 6, 2020
undersigned within six (6) months from the _________ An instrument dated November 8, 2016,
date of the first publication of this notice, or was on the 29th day of April, 2022, admit-
they shall be forever barred and precluded NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ted to probate as the last will of the above
from any benefit in the estate. Provided Sealed bids will be received until 2:00PM, named decedent, and the undersigned
that claims for injury or death caused by the June 1, 2022 in the Conference Room, Di- has been appointed Executor thereunder.
negligence of the decedent shall be filed vision of Building Authority, Construction A contest of the probate of the will can be
within six (6) months from the date of the Section, 501 Woodlane, Suite 101N, Little effected
first publication of the notice, or they shall Rock, Arkansas for the following: only by filing a petition within the time pro-
be forever barred and precluded from any Construction of Delta Heritage Trail Phase vided by law.
benefit in such estate. VIII – Mellwood to Snow Lake for the Ar- All persons having claims against the es-
This notice first published the _____ day of kansas Department of Parks, Heritage and tate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the
________________, 2018. Tourism PR #9002211 undersigned within six (6) months from the
Gloria Duncan BID DOCUMENTS: The official version date of the first publication of this notice,
Administratrix of the Estate of the complete set of the Contract docu- or they shall be forever barred. and. pre-
105 Terry ments should be examined and are ob- cluded from. any’ benefit in the estate.
Helena-West Helena AR 72390 tainable from Southern Reprographics, Provided, that claims for injury or death
Schieffler Law Firm 901 West 7th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas caused by the negligence of the decedent
Attorney for the Estate 72201 (501)372-4011. Bidders must de- shall be filed within six (6) months from the
PO Box 2309 posit a check in the amount of $265.00 per date of the first publication of the notice, or
West Helena, AR 72390 set, payable to Alta Planning + Design, Inc. they shall be forever barred and precluded
Deposits will be refunded to all prime bid- from any benefit of such estate.
_________’ ders who return bidding documents in good This notice first published day of May,
condition within 10 days after the opening 2022.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS of bids. A bidder receiving a contract award EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF
Sealed bids will be received until 2:30PM, may retain the bidding documents and the DOROTHY MOORE CARPENTER, DE-
June 1, 2022 in the Conference Room, Di- Bidder’s deposit will be refunded. Prime CEASED:
vision of Building Authority, Construction Bidders requiring additional sets and Sub- Gary M. Carpenter
Section, 501 Woodlane, Suite 101N, Little bidders may purchase bidding documents Post Office Box 418
Rock, Arkansas for the following: through Southern Reprographics. Elaine, Arkansas 72333
Replacement of Bridge #7 with Culvert – DESIGN PROFESSIONAL: Alta Planning ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE:
Phase VI at the Delta Heritage Trail State + Design, Inc., Mike Repsch, 111 E. Cha- Roscopf & Roscopf, P.A.
Park located in Helena, Arkansas for the pel Hill St. Suite 100, Durham, NC 27701 Attorneys at Law
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage (860)819-6034. Post Office Box 610
and Tourism PR #9002214 The Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and other Helena, Arkansas 72342
BID DOCUMENTS: The official version Federal Regulations shall apply to this proj- (870) 338—3438
of the complete set of the Contract docu- ect. A bid security in the amount of 5% shall A.C.A. 28—40—111
ments should be examined and are ob- accompany each bid, if the bid is in excess
tainable from Southern Reprographics, of $50,000.00. Bidders are advised that ________
901 West 7th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas Buy America provisions will apply to this
72201 (501)372-4011. Bidders must de- contract. Federal Highway Administration
posit a check in the amount of $100.00 per Supplemental Certifications are required to
set, payable to Alta Planning + Design, Inc. be submitted with bid.
Deposits will be refunded to all prime bid- Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-203, the
ders who return bidding documents in good State encourages all small, minority, and
condition within 10 days after the opening women business enterprises to submit bids
of bids. A bidder receiving a contract award for capital improvements. Encouragement
may retain the bidding documents and the is also made to all general contractors that

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RETIRE
trainer at the drive-in and many Brenda always moved quickly and
local’s favorite carhop, has worked with lightning speed on the headset
the last 19 years opening with Brenda. when taking orders. She was just as
At her retirement party, Brenda jok- fast and efficient on her last day as she
ingly said of Crystal, “I raised her was on her first day. She will truly be
from a baby.” Brenda trained count- missed by all who had the pleasure
less employees and was like a second of working with her. Brenda has two
mother to many people, including Pat- children, three grandchildren, and one
rick, the drive-in’s managing partner. great-grandchild.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022 — 1C

VonKanel named as newest County Extension Agent

Terri Ann Hall VonKanel is married to University of Arkansas. S installed over 400 soil
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Chloe (Griffith) and is the He received a bachelor’s moisture sensor units
Phillips County native, son of Randy and Paige degree in Agricultural in the Delta, along with
Tucker VonKanel, is the VonKanel of Helena and Food and Life Sciences. the building and install-
newest Phillips Coun- is. He is a 2016 graduate During his senior year of ing many portable and
ty Extension Agent. of DeSoto School. Being college, he was an intern permanent flowmeters.
Agents for the Arkansas raised in Phillips Coun- at the Phillips County He worked extensively
Extension Service take ty, he was surrounded Extension Office under to implement the newest
research recommenda- by agriculture. His fam- former County Agent, technology in irrigation.
tions from specialists ily’s farm is located right Robert Goodson. Good- VonKanel started his
and give practical advice across the river. It has son taught him some of new position at the
on how to improve hor- produced cotton, soy- the ‘ins and outs’ of what County Extension on
ticulture, landscaping, beans, corn, and a vari- being a County Agent March 7 and stated “I am
gardening, and agricul- ety of other crops over entails. really looking forward
ture. Their mission is the years. VonKanel VonKanel spent his to learning more about
to “strengthen agricul- spent summers working first year out of college the business and helping
ture communities and on the farm during high working in Clarksdale, Phillips County in any
families by connecting school. Mississippi, at Circle S ways that I can. I can be
trusted research with the After high school, Irrigation. He worked reached at 870-995-6709
adoption of best prac- VonKanel moved to Fay- as an irrigation technolo- or you can email me at
tices.” etteville to attend the gist. While there, Circle [email protected].”

Senior Sunday held at FBC in Marvell

Terri Ann Hall monitors. Each was pre- favorite side dishes or
sented with a gift from desserts.
CONTRIBUTED WRITER

First Baptist Church the church, a study Bible. In front of the stage,
Marvell honored six At the end of the church several tables were sec-
graduating seniors on service the new pastor, tioned and decorated
Senior Sunday, May 1. B.J. Chatman, blessed the for each graduate with
At the beginning of the food and closed the ser- a variety of future col-
10 a.m. church service, vice with a prayer. lege emblems, awards,
the Youth teacher, Martin The congregation was memorabilia, and pho-
Rawls recognized each dismissed to the Fellow- tos. Honorees and their
senior. As each gradu- ship Hall for a church- families were seated at
ate come forward, Rawls wide potluck. The tables covered in white
told a little bit about them church provided ham, table clothes with a black
as a slide show with pic- rolls, and drinks. Every-
tures played on the front one brought their two Please see MA on 2C

Recipe of the Week

CRISPY CHICKEN PARMESAN

Cindy Davis freezer bag on a solid surface. Pound

HELENA WORLD FOOD EDITOR breasts with flat side of a meat mallet to

CRISPY CHICKEN PARMESAN 1/2 inch thickness. Season chicken well

Ingredients with salt and pepper.

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts Beat eggs in a shallow bowl and set
2 qu. Marinara Sauce. I use Rao’s
aside.
salt and freshly ground black pepper In a separate bowl combine Panko,
2 TBSP. Canola oil
2 large eggs and grated Parmesan, stir to combine

well.
1 cup Panko bread crumbs, or as need- Dip chicken breast in beaten egg, to
ed
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, cover well.
Dredge chicken in panko mixture,
divided
1/4 cup fresh Mozzarella, cut into pressing to adhere well.
Heat oil over medium high heat. Fry
small cubes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil chicken just until golden, about 3-4 min-
1/2 cup grated provolone cheese uets on each side.
1 cup grated Mozzarella
2 tsp. olive oil Transfer chicken to baking dish. Ladle
marinara sauce over chicken.

Top breasts with grated parmesan,

Directions grated mozzarella and cubed mozza-

This version of chicken Parmesan is a rella.
little different, less sauce for a crispier Bake until cheese is melted and bub-
bly.
crust!
BON APPETIT La CHOF Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Serve with a salad and garlic French

Place chicken breasts in resealable bread.

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Obits

Lavon Moore Hood

Lavon Moore Hood, May 14, 2022 at Clarks- of Fort Wayne, IN; (Scott) Vines, Jeff (Jill) Vines, Elaine Vines, Olivia Bradley, Bran-

91, a homemaker, died dale United Methodist daughters Linda (Terry) Boswell, Chris (Jennifer) Natalie Taylor, Ethan don Dykes, Will Dykes,

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Church in Clarksdale, Youngblood of Grena- Boswell, Cheryl (David) Taylor, Erin Boswell, Laney Dykes, Ame-

at Baptist Desoto Hos- MS with burial in the da, MS, Peggy (Dennis) Stewart, Amelia Cain, Gibson Boswell, Abbey lia Dykes, Ava Dykes;

pital in Southaven, MS. Memorial Gardens Williams of Senatobia, Brittany (Dylan) Hodg- Boswell, Axel Boswell, great-great grandchild

Visitation is Saturday, Cemetery, Lyon, MS. MS, Nancy (Sherman) es, Ashley (Anthony) Vivienne Andrews, Waylon Melton.

May 14, 2022, 11:00 Meredith-Nowell Funer- Cain of Batesville, MS; Bradley, Peyton Rippee, Everest Boswell, Boone Preceded in death

– 1:00 pm at Clarks- al Home in Clarksdale, grandchildren Ter- Bill (Becky) Dykes, and Stewart, Bailey Stew- by her husband Luther

dale United Methodist MS is handling the rence (Jennifer) Young- Nick (Heather) Dykes; art, Brooklyn Stewart, Hood; parents James

Church in Clarksdale, arrangements. blood, Michael Brandon great- grandchildren Briley Hodges, Barrett and Ada Martin Moore;

MS. Funeral Services Survivors include son Youngblood, Shannon Ashley (Tina) Melton, Hodges, Lauren Brad- daughter Susan Till-

are 1:00 pm Saturday, Randy (Teresa) Hood (Sid) Taylor, Amanda Rebecca Vines, Emily ley, Mason Bradley, man.

UAMS East gets grant from Phillips County Community Foundation

Staff Reports required by their medical condi- the Social Determinants of Health
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tion, then medications are of little survey, administered during their
UAMS East has received a or no value. clinic visit. Those needing food
grant from the Phillips County Good Food Rx’s overall mis- are given a “food prescription”
Community Foundation to help sion addresses nutrition-related that is filled from the pantry by
with their “Food Pharmacy” illness and under-nutrition for our staff. Our food pharmacy
food pantry, Good Food Rx. The low-income patients by linking (food pantry) will be stocked with
grant was presented recently to physicians and nutritionists to low-sugar staples, fresh fruits,
UAMS-East Director Dr. Becky patients. Individuals with spe- vegetables, and meats. Patients
Hall by Lindalu Hargranves cial nutritional needs are referred will be given supplemental food
on behalf of the PCCF Board of to the Good Food Rx program boxes to incorporate into their
Directors. by their providers who write meals. They also receive recipes
Many of our citizens deal with “prescriptions” for supplemen- and are offered cooking classes.
food insecurity issues that force tal foods that promote physical The cooking classes are based
their families to choose between health, prevent future illness and on the “Cooking Matters” cur-
spending money on necessities, facilitate recovery. Initially, we riculum that is provided by the
including health expenses and are focusing on people with dia- Arkansas Hunger Alliance. To
medication, or spending money betes and hypertension. Plans are receive food, clients must attend
on healthy, disease-appropriate to expand the program to oth- educational sessions on healthy
foods. Practitioners can prescribe er medical conditions as funds eating and healthy food prepara-
medications but if patients can- become available. tion. The educational classes are
not afford a healthy diet or a diet Patients are identified through taught by our health educators.

Around Town

At left, the Pillow-Thompson House recently hosted a group of twenty-three
Marvell Academy seniors and two staff members. They took part in a busi-
ness etiquette luncheon. Students learned or refreshed their knowledge of
manners and etiquette during business luncheons. These skills may help
them in the future if they are in similar meal situations. Topics discussed
ranged from placing the napkin in your lap to how to navigate the proper
way to handle “spitting out a tough piece of meat”, according to a couple of
the students. The students also learned about all of the degree programs
and advantages of attending their local community college, PCCUA.
Contributed Photo

MA
and white buffalo plaid table run- Samuel Hall, son of Phil and Terri
ner. Vases with red roses, red and Ann Hall; Case Jackson, son of Joe
white carnations, and baby’s breath and Aimee Jackson; Colby Johnson,
were used as centerpieces, along with son of Shag and April Johnson; Avery
name cards to note where each grad- Kemmer, daughter of James and Amy
uate and their family should sit. Kemmer; and Carson Walker, grand-
Honorees were Emily Gagne, son of Jay Bock and Donna Rohrs-
daughter of Jason and Nancy Gagne; cheib.

Senior Center Kastner Baby Shower

The West Helena Senior Center operated by the East Arkansas Area Agency

on Aging recently held a Spring pageant. Three members earned East Arkan- A throng of family and friends gathered recently at the Delta Dirt Distillery for a
sas Area Agency on Aging Titles: Second Runner Up – Nettie Brant, First Run- baby shower to honor Dr. Lauren Kastner, the surgeon at the Helena Regional
ner Up, Alice Valley, and Queen, Iola Flowers. Contributed Photo
Medical Center. Contributed Photo

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Phillips County dedicates new Justice Complex

Staff Reports Department of Community Cor-
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rection, which handles probation
Phillips County Judge Clark and paroles. Also housed in the
Hall and Sheriff Neal Byrd host- new facility is the office of Circuit
ed a dedication of the Phillips Judge Dion Wilson and a small
County Justice Complex last week courtroom for Rule 8 hearings.
that saw a large crowd gather to Additionally, there is a facility
celebrate the multi-agency facil- for processing vehicles seized at
ity next door to the new Phillips crime scenes and traffic stops.
County Detention Center. As County Judge, Hall led the
campaign and the
The new facil- development of the
ity will provide an Photography

opportunity for mul- by Miracle plan to construct the
new detention center
tiple law enforce- Zimmerman and put together the
ment and related
agencies to work together and multi-agency complex.
develop the synergy possible from The operation also helps to sup-
being housed under one roof. port Helena Regional Medical
Among the agencies that will Center, whose food service depart-
be housed at the site, which was ment provides the daily meals for
formerly a John Deere dealership, the inmates housed at the center
are: the Phillips County Sheriff’s and does so at a cost lower than a
Office, the Helena-West Helena full-service cafeteria within the jail
Police Department, the Phillips could do the job.
County Coroner with a six-unit On hand for the event were
state-of-the-art morgue, the Phil- many local and regional dignitar-
lips County Office of Emergency ies, including outgoing State Sena-
Management, Phillips County 911, tor Keith Ingram and Helena-West
and the local office of the Arkansas Helena Mayor Kevin Smith.

Robby Sartin Award Winners

Marvell Academy seniors Samuel Hall and Kinley Swindle were both recipients
of the Robby Sartin Award. This award is normally presented at the District
Basketball Tournament. This year inclement weather canceled the tourna-
ment which was being held at North Sunflower Academy in early February.
Senior athletes are nominated by their school based on their academics, ath-
letics, citizenship, and community service. Both Hall and Swindle are honor
students, student council officers, and scored their 1,000th senior high career
point during this season. Hall was selected to the All-Star Football Team and
was named to the All-MAIS Football team for the third year. He received
district recognition for Basketball and Baseball. Swindle was named the
District MVP for softball and basketball, was selected to both All-Star teams,
and was also named to both All-MAIS teams. They both have been involved
with community service projects individually and through Marvell Academy.
Robert Glen “Robby” Sartin, Jr., of Tunica, was a teacher and coach in the
MAIS District 1 Tunica Academy school. He had State A Champions in boys’
basketball in 1984-85, football in 1991, and boys track in 1990. He had North
A Division Champions in Jr. High football in 1984-93, North A Division Cham-
pions in Jr. High boys’ basketball in 1987-93, and he was named MPSA North
All-Star Baseball Coach in 1984-88 and 1990-93. After a lengthy battle with
cancer, Sartin passed away in 1994 at the age of 39. The Robby Sartin award
was started in his honor and memory. Sartin believed that athletes should
be well-rounded with a balance of academics and service to their community.
He encouraged his students and athletes to give their best effort in all areas.
The Robby Sartin award criteria exemplifies this philosophy.
Photo by Terri Ann Hall

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Marvell-Elaine Track & Field

1A-5 Women’s Track
Conference Champions

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A Special Section
presented by the
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Whiteside addresses 2022 graduating class at PCCUA-Helena

Marla Riddell and Joshua Bryant, all of Baker, of Helena; Rebec- of West Helena; Latongi- Harrell, Shandrell Har-
West Helena; KenTonya ca Baker, of Hernando, la Shepard, of Helena; rell, and Tasha Harrell,
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Cox, of Poplar Grove; MS; Kerri Bevel, of Lexa; Theresa Sloan, of Mari- all of West Helena; Avi
Kenyon Davis, of Lexa; Aaliyah Booker, of Hel- anna; Steven Stevenson, Hoen, of Helena; Zariah
Kirk Whiteside, retiring Iyonna Donaby, of West ena; Jacqueline Bryant, of West Helena; Jennifer Holder, of West Helena;
performing arts director Helena; Kylaisha Fair, of of West Helena; Tem- Washington, of Helena; JaQueisha Jackson and
at Phillips Community Helena; Elizabeth Fra- plar Bryant, Rita Washington, of West Lonnie Jackson, Jr., both
College of the University zier, of Marvell; Amanda of Helena; Helena; and Tiana Wil- of Helena; Caylin Jones,
of Arkansas (PCCUA), Huffman-Amos, of West Yo l a n d a liams and Tyesha Wil- of Lexa; Khyrin Jones,
delivered a motivat- Helena; JaQueisha Jack- Burton, of liams, both of West Hel- of West Helena; Haleigh
ing message to the 2022 son and Cade Killion, Marian- ena. Judge, of DeWitt; Cata-
graduates of the Hele- both of Helena; Bryanna na; Jakyra sha Kelley, of Marianna;
na-W. Helena campus of Lee, of Jonesboro; Emon- Dixon, of Students receiving Nya Kidd, of Brinkley;
PCCUA as he gave the tae Lindsey, of Conway; West Hel- Technical Certificates Tanja Nathan, of West
commencement address Ashley Liston, of Hele- Whiteside ena; Jimena were: Denesha Allen, of Helena; Robyn Neal, of
Friday evening. na; Shakiera McGaughy, Lamar, MS; Katheryn DeWitt; Alexia O’Neal,
of West Helena; Ebony Dixon, of Baker, of West Helena; of Lexa; Abigail Rhoden-
As performing arts Miller, of Little Rock; Lexa; Lavonda Douglas, Amber Brown, of Forrest izer, Kayla Sanders and
director and instructor, Addie Minor, of West of West Helena; Haley City; Patience Burns, of Thomas Stagg, all of West
Whiteside has complet- Helena; Haley Mora, Dowell, of Lexa; Katie Marianna; Leah Caery, of Helena; Hannah Ward, of
ed 34 years of classroom of Elaine; Shivan Patel, Dulaney, of West Hel- Marvell; Katie Dulaney, DeWitt; Jennifer White,
instruction and directed of West Helena; Laura ena; Roosevelt Eaton, Sr., of West Helena; Lou- of Helena; Ka’Chasity
over 75 theatrical perfor- Reynolds, of Lexa; Takira of Helena; Keysia Hall, ise Etheridge, of Horn White, of Elaine; Khari
mances. Robinson, of Marianna; of Marianna; Markese Lake, MS; Heather Fick- Williams and Tiana Wil-
Maeghan Rutledge, of Harris and Melissa ett, of Mellwood; Sha- liams, both of West Hele-
Whiteside urged the Poplar Grove; Emazjay Hawkins, both of West nique Flowers, of West na; and Ny’Kalla Young,
graduates to invest in Smith, of West Hele- Helena; Charlotte Jack- Helena; Ashley Gra- of Helena.
themselves and to hon- na; Ethan Smothers, of son, of Marvell; Eliza- ham, of Helena; Destiny
or all those who have LaGrange; Jamie Webb, beth Jackson, of Hele-
invested in them. of Marianna; Patia Wil- na; James Jackson and
born, of Jonesboro; and Larrie Jackson, both of
“I am confident that Alissah Renee Xayarath, West Helena; Nya Kidd,
you are prepared to of West Helena. of Brinkley; Hunter
embark on this new jour- Lindsey, of Forrest City;
ney, wherever you may Associate of Science Deandre Lovelady, of
go,” he said. “Do you recipients included: Lexa; Briana Mont-
part; do your best. This KenTonya Cox, of West gomery, of West Hel-
is your moment, and Helena; and Yexalen ena; Jah’Quanta Moss,
you are going to do great Lopez, of Helena. of Helena; Aretha Otis,
things!” of West Helena; Bailey
Associate of Applied Pickle, of Elaine, Delo-
Among those receiving Science recipients includ- ris Porter (deceased), of
diplomas were Associate ed: Katheryn Baker, of Elaine; Jasmine Pruitt,
of Arts recipients: Court- West Helena; LaQuenta
nei Alexander, of West
Helena; Jada Booth, of
Marvell; Shelbie Bran-
non, Dilland Bryant,

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Barton High School sees 33 graduates in Class of 2022

Andrew Bagley Garrett Rohrscheiv, en Jawayn Brown, ry, Charles Harris, Mckaskle, Denichal olds, Maya Thel-
and Jada Sumpter. Anthony Bush, Korshaune Henry, Moore, Brenton man, Justin Tomas,
HELENA WORLD La’Ravien Collins, Dylan Hill, Brian- Morgan, Summer Thi Kim Ngan Abby
Those graduating Gabriel Ford, Kay- na Jackson, Tyon- Newson, Alexan- Tran, Xuan Hoang
Thirty-three grad- were: Hunter Bent- leigh Ginn, Destiney na Jackson, Trin- der O’Neal, Jovon Jack Tran, Briana
uates walked the ley, Tony Bonds, Gosa, Jadyn Gould, ity Johnson, Takei- Patterson, Andreya Vaughn, Robert Wil-
stage and received Marian Braggs, Sar- Sidney Hansber- sha Luckett, Harlee Price, Jason Reyn- liams.
diplomas at Frank ah Bridges, Octavi-
McClellan Field on
May 9 during com-
mencement ceremo-
nies for Barton High
School.

As is the school’s
tradition, Valedicto-
rian Dylan Hill and
Salutatorian Jadyn
Gould were the hon-
ored speakers for
the event. Other
top graduates were
Summer Newsom,
Takeisha Luckett
and Briana Vaughn.

With the honorees
clad in the tradition-
al maroon gowns
denoting the school’s
primary color, Prin-
cipal Scott Carpino
presented the class
to School Board Pres-
ident Donna Dunlap
and Superintendent
Bruce Guthrie who
awarded the diplo-
mas.

Ushers for the cer-
emony were Aliyah
Armstrong, Jack-
son Arnold, Dillion
Green, Gracie King,

Desoto School celebrates nine graduates for 20224D—WEDNESDAY, MAY18,2022
Graduation 2022 The Helena World

Terri Ann Hall been involved in many teered at school and was was the recipient of the son of Jana Russell (1992),
ways at DeSoto. Some of responsible for painting Shelter Insurance Foun- and Zac is the son of Rob
CONTRIBUTING WRITER his activities include Stu- the football and baseball dation Scholarship. One Vondran (1992).
dent Council Vice Presi- fields. of her community service
DeSoto School is excit- dent, Class Treasurer, activities is cleaning up The Valedictorian, Salu-
ed to announce the com- and Quiz bowl. He also The Salutatorian for Freeman Park. tatorian, and the Honor
pletion of all require- spent much of his time on the Class of 2022, Mad- Graduates wore medals
ments for the Class of athletic teams including die Cleary, is the daugh- The 2021-22 Senior at their graduation cere-
2022. Andrew Gray football, basketball, and ter of John and Emily Class Officers were Presi- mony. The Legacy Grad-
Allen, Madison Skye track. Highlights from his Cleary of Helena. She dent Reese VonKanel, uates wore red stoles
Cleary - Salutatorian, senior year include being plans to attend Arkansas Vice President Zac Von- with their name and the
Bethanie Nicole Dill- selected for the All-Star State University in the fall dran, Secretary Laney name of their parent(s)
inger, Joel Gibson Pillow games in both football to study nursing. Mad- Schwantz, Treasurer Gib- who graduated from
- Valedictorian, Jayden and baseball and being die has enjoyed being son Pillow, and the Stu- DeSoto monogrammed
Christopher Russell, Del- a member of the State active at DeSoto School. dent Council Represen- on them. All Honor Soci-
aney Michelle Schwantz, Championship teams for She enjoyed being on the tatives were Drew Allen ety members (Valedicto-
Zachary Robert Vondran, Football and Track. He tennis and cheer teams. and Nash VonKanel. rian, Salutatorian, and
Nash Edward VonK- was also selected at the Beyond her school activi- Honor Graduates) wore
anel, and Reese Elizabeth MAIS Overall Player of ties, she attended HOBY, This class had four stu- gold cords. 
VonKanel are the gradu- the Year in football and UAMS Healthcare camp, dents who were Legacy
ates in the Senior Class. was selected to be a mem- and completed a 100 hour Graduates. Drew is the The Senior Class fin-
ber of the All-MAIS foot- medical internship. She son of Andy Allen (1992) ished their last day of
Special honorees recog- ball (All-State) team this was a Rotary Student of and stepson of Kristin class in April and grad-
nized in this class were year. Gibson also volun- the Month and received Flynn Allen (1993), Gib- uated on Sunday, May
Valedictorian Gibson Pil- the AR Point Award. She son is the son of Jim Pil- 1st, in the DeSoto School
low who graduates with low (1987), Jayden is the gymnasium.
a 3.9 GPA and Salutato-
rian Maddie Cleary who
graduates with a 3.8 GPA.
Both honorees were Hon-
or Graduates and mem-
bers of the DeSoto School
Honor Society. Other
Honor Graduates were
Laney Schwantz and Zac
Vondran.

The Valedictorian of
the Class of 2022, Gib-
son Pillow, is the son of
Dr. Jim and Brooke Pil-
low of Lexa, AR. Gib-
son plans to attend the
University of Arkansas
at Fayetteville. He has

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Seventy-Nine to receive diplomas from Central High School

Andrew Bagley hope that the edu- diplomas in this ca Donaby, Katelyn enisha Lenair, Chari- Cheri Speed, Saniya
cation our students year’s commence- Donaldson, Nakia elle Martin, Shakaylin Speed, Sir Freder-
HELENA WORLD receive in the Helena- ment ceremonies Dukes, Clayton Dyer, McGaughy, Jeremiah ick Spiceson, Don-
West Helena School are: Alexis Ander- Kylen Ester, Cortavis Miller, Paige Nelson, ovann Starks, Don-
Cad Polk Stadium District prepares son, Jalen Ander- Faulkner, Kylar Gam- Sa’Mya Otis, Jakah- terious Stephens,
will be filled with them to be viable par- son, Ricky Beck- ble-Burkes, Kaybri- riyah Owens, Layla Jermarkuyun Sum-
prideful families on ticipants in society wood, Teyon Bibbs, ana Gibbs, Chanyce Porter, Kentavious mage, Jaquez Thom-
Friday as Central and that the have the Molayha Bowers, Haggans, Kaylen Price, Jamon Pringle, as, Nakayla Thomas,
High School hosts confidence to move Kameron Bowman, Hart, Kylin Harvey, Nyla Rattler, Jeff red- Lauren Valley, Antho-
commencement cere- forward as responsi- Tiyan Bullock, Gabri- Jasmine Henderson, mon, Gilbert Reiss- nious Vincent, Robri-
monies for 79 gradu- ble, productive, and ell Calhoun, Keshun Samari Henry, Kyrin land, Jordan Richard- anna Wahls, Cris-
ates. caring citizens. We Campbell, Jashayla Jackson, Nakayla Jef- son, Joshua Robert- symphany White,
thank our parents for Carruth, Makay- ferson, Jameria John- son, Shunyliah Ross, Ki’Resse White, Alex-
At press time, the the love and support lah Carruth, Aleriah son, Dentreal Jones, Alyssa Scott, Bran- andria Williams, Lozi-
school’s Valedicto- they have given the Carter, Janyria Carter, Jarode Jones, Taejah don Scott, Andretti ya Williams, Nicholas
rian, Salutatorian students along this Camryn Cole, Alexis King, China Kirkland, Shears, Daremeshia Williams, Dylan Wil-
and honor graduates journey.” Cook, Angel Dixon, Caila Lanier, Ariel Smith, Maniah Smith, son, Alicya Winfield,
had not been public- Khyri Dodd, Jamai- Lee, Jayla Lemon, Lar- Mar’Quavean Smith, Armond Winford.
ly unveiled, but the Those receiving
group had amassed
an impressive slate of
achievement, garner-
ing scholarships val-
ued at $435,000.

Fifty of the gradu-
ates have made a
decision to attend
college or technical
school after gradua-
tion.

Acting Interim
Superintendent Joyce
Anderson issued
a statement that
applauded the grad-
uates and expressed
gratitude to the fami-
lies for their support
of the students and
the district.

She said, “We are
extremely excited
about this year’s
graduation. It is
always our goal and

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KIPP Delta graduates 33 students in Class of 2022

Andrew Bagley yah Fleming, Bettany Jones, Laprincess Prater, Treyvon Williams, Kyron
Cosby, B’Ariyon Franklin, Treasure Kelly, Zequera Roby, Julius Williis, Jada
HELENA WORLD Cox, Daelan Hall, Tamya Keys, Khial Shears, Diamo- Wilson, Simyah
Davis, Jay’lon Hilliard, Jamell Morrison, Timothy nique Witherspoon, Cart-
Parents and friends Dixon, Tyquaneshia Hughes, Marcus Peals, Ray’ven Smith, Jakerious ilyou
of 33 KIPP Delta Edwards, Diandria Hunt, McKenzie Porter, Zekiah Walker, Jeremiah Smith, Emazjay 
High School gradu-
ates will descend
upon the campus of
Phillips Community
College of the Uni-
versity of Arkansas
on Thursday night at
6:00 for commence-
ment ceremonies.

Six of the 2022 Class
of Blue Hornets are
graduating with
honors. They are:
Diandria Edwards,
Bettany Fleming,
Tamya Hall, McKen-
zie Hunt, Kyron Wil-
liams, and Emazjay
Smith. Smith also
graduated with hon-
ors from Phillips
Community College
of the University of
Arkansas last week,
having also obtained
an Associates Degree
in General Studies.

Members of the
KIPP Delta Colle-
giate High School
Class of 2022 are:

Alrahimi,
Mohamed

Bailey, Maya
Banks, Kimberly
Banks, Nehemiah
Byars, Braylon
Clemmons, Sami-

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Marvell-Elaine High School recognizes 2022 graduates

Terri Ann Hall Andrew Gates, Jaylen Meshall Seals, Anthony two students have been for Friday, May 13, 202,
Green, J’Qwan Herring, Spell, Isaiah Webb, and actively involved with at 7 p.m. in the Marvell-
CONTRIBUTINGS WIRTER Shaymia Hicks, Kata- Kalliyah Willis make up their class and with Elaine Mustang Gym-
vious Holden, Deven the Class of 2022. many student activi- nasium.
The Marvell-Elaine Hughes, Anyia Hunt- ties. Whether it is big
School District is proud Robinson, Kylon Jacobs, Special honorees rec- or small activities, they The students tradi-
to announce the grad- Jamarion Morant, ognized from this class are known to be leaders tionally wear gold caps
uating Class of 2021. Malaysia Murrell, are the Valedictori- among their peers. and gowns.  Career and
Nickolas Baty, Ja’Marion Karisma Otey, James an Ja’Marion Beasley Technical Education
Beasley -Valedictorian, Robinson - Salutatorian, and the Salutatorian is The Marvell-Elaine completers  will wear a
Tamera Carruth, Adri- James Robinson. These Graduation date was set white cord.
ania Farr, Jaylen Foster,

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King, Hall lead Marvell Academy Class of 2022

Andrew Bagley of Christian Athletes Co- basketball, and baseball. Swindle of Elaine. Connor Jason Simpson,
Captain. She has been on Samuel received the dis- This class had ten students Haylee Brooke Snowden,
HELENA WORLD trict Robby Sartin Award Kinley Diane Swindle,
and the Marvell Academy who are Legacy Graduates. Reese Addison Travis, and
Marvell Academy’s Joey the Lady Eagles Basketball, Eagle Award. He enjoys Macleigh is the daughter of Carson Kane Walker are
King and Samuel Hall, both job shadowing Dr. Holt Pit- Leigh Ann Yahnke Guest the members of the Senior
with 4.0 GPAs, have been Cross Country, and Track tman at the Delta Regional (1987), Samuel is the son Class.
Teams. Animal Hospital and col- of Phil Hall (1991), Case
named the school’s Vale- Taking the Salutatori- lecting items for Marvell’s is the son of Joe Jackson Marvell Academy gradu-
dictorian and Salutatorian. Open Door Food Pantry (1998) and the grandson of ates will wear a red cap and
Leading the slate of Honor an slot with a perfect 4.0 when he can. Pat Rohrscheib Delk (1975), gown.   The Valedictorian
GPA, Samuel Hall, is the Colby is the son of April and Salutatorian will wear
Graduates, both are mem- son of Phil and Terri Ann There were three other Gannon Johnson (1994), medallions. The Valedicto-
bers of the National Honor students who had top lead- Nate is the grandson of rian, Salutatorian, and Hon-
Society, Scholar-Athletes, Hall. Sam- ership roles during their Pam Leifer Simpson (1980), or Graduates will wear gold
uel received senior year. Kinley Swin- Landen is the son of Nick cords. The Legacy Gradu-
and both are recipients of the Merit dle served as the Senior Shackelford (2007), Avery ates will wear white stoles
the Arkansas Academic Class President. She is is the daughter of James with their name and gradu-
Challenge Scholarship and Scholarship the daughter of Jackie, Jr., Kemmer (1995), Maddy is ation year monogrammed
to Arkan- and Misty Swindle. Con- the daughter of Jason Reyn- on one side and the name
the Phillips County Farm sas State nor Simpson served as the olds (1992), Reese is the son of their legacy who gradu-
Bureau Scholarship. Student Council President. of Christy Woodyard Tra- ated from Marvell Acad-
The Valedictorian of the University He is the son of Kevin and vis (1989), and Owen is the emy and their graduation
and plans to Katie Simpson and Megan grandson of Pat Rohscheib year monogrammed on the
class, Joey King, is the attend there and Kortney Gray. Hunter Delk (1975). other side.  National Honor
daughter of Joe and Mel- Hayes served as the Nation- Society members will wear
anie King. Joey received this fall and Hall al Honor Society President. The rest of the graduating white collars with the NHS
major in Ag He is the son of Jason and class is as follows: Kend- emblem on them with a
an ACT Scholarship from Business. He Candice Hayes. all Nicole Cook, Emily Jaye gold pin. 
PCCUA and plans to attend Gagne, Macleigh Elizabeth
there this fall. Her future also received scholarships Eleven members of the Guest, Samuel Phillip Hall The 2022 Senior Class
from Woodruff Electric and class completed the require- - Salutatorian, Hunter Cole recently finished their final
plans include AgHeritage. Samuel served ments to be named Honor Hayes, Case Phillip Jackson, assignments and had their
transferring Graduates. These students Colby Jay Johnson, Nathan last day of class on May 9.
to the Uni- as the Student Council Vice are Hunter Hayes, Mad- Jacob Jumper, Landen Kade The Graduation Ceremony
President this year. He was dy Reynolds, and Connor Kelly, Avery Claire Kem- happened May 15, in the
versity of voted “Mr. Marvell Acad- Simpson of Brinkley; Reese mer, Kennedy Diane Kil- Marvell Academy Gymna-
Fayetteville Travis of Lexa; Case Jackson patrick, Joey Haven King sium at 6:00 p.m. Marvell
to major in emy” and “Most Athletic” of Holly Grove; Macleigh - Valedictorian, Austin Jar- Academy is very proud of
by his peers. He is a six- Guest and Samuel Hall of ed Lewis, Addison Marie the way their Seniors adapt-
pre-med. She year All-A (each 9-weeks) Marvell; Joey King of Pop- Pryor, Christian Jane Ray, ed to the challenging situ-
served as the lar Grove; Landen Kelly Madeline Ruth Reynolds, ations during their senior
Senior Class Honor Student, making of Turner; Emily Gagne of William Owen Riddell, years and wishes them well
Vice Presi- Headmaster’s List each West Helena; and Kinley Parker Allen Rohrscheib, on their future paths.
King 9-weeks since first grade.

dent and was Samuel was active in school
voted ‘Most Intellectual’ by
her peers. She has been on clubs and athletics. He was
the first football player to
the Honor Roll and Head- be named to the All-MAIS
master’s List her whole
academic career. Joey was (All-State) football team
for three years. He was
active in student activities selected to the All-Star foot-
including Calculus Club
and being a Fellowship ball team, and he received
district awards for football,

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KIPP Delta student earns concurrent degree from PCCUA

Staff Reports nized at the PCCUA honors recep- work at the National Aeronautics
tion for having over a 3.5 GPA and Space Administration. She
HELENA WORLD and received her Associate of Arts also would like to pursue gradu-
degree in General Studies. ate studies after completing her
At just the age of 16, KIPP’s Emazjay Smith has Bachelor of Science degree at
taken full advantage of the opportunities afforded Kyunta McCoy, her advisor at Howard University in Washing-
her by KIPP Delta Collegiate High School and its PCCUA said, “Emazjay Smith has ton, D. C.
growing concurrent enrollment partnership with taken full-advantage of the oppor-
Phillips Community College of the University of tunities available through the con- Smith wanted to thank Chris
Arkansas. As she walks across the stage with her current enrollment program. It Franklin, who she referred to
Blue Hornet classmates tomorrow night, Smith has was a pleasure to serve as her as a “Bonus Father” along with
already earned an Associates Degree from PCCUA advisor. She is the epitome of many teachers and staff at KIPP
as well. a hard-working student and is for helping her along the way.
the recipient of our scholarship Among those she singled out
Smith, who is the daughter of Emmett Smith which covers all tuition for any for recognition were: Damien
and Sametrious Jones has excelled academically high school student with an ACT Myers, Phillips Lockhart, and
throughout her time at KIPP Delta. In the 6th score of 23 or higher. It is my Magnolia Maggett.
grade, she scored among the top 2% of students in hope that more students will fol-
the country on the ACT Aspire Exam and scored 23 low Emazjay’s example in the future.” Emazjay also recently attended
on the ACT as just a 7th grader. a reception for honor graduates at the Governor’s
Smith will enter the University of Arkansas at Mansion hosted by Governor Asa Hutchinson and
With those high scores, Smith qualified to begin Fayetteville this fall as a junior where she intends his wife Susan and has been involved as a volun-
taking concurrent credit courses at Phillips Com- to major in Astrophysics and hopes to someday teer in numerous local charitable activities.
munity College of the University of Arkansas as
a freshman. Last Friday night, she was recog-

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