2021.04.07

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Police investigating rape of 77-year-old

Andrew Bagley at the Phillips County the apartment and pro- tity of a person of inter- Helena-West Helena Police are seeking information about
Justice Center. Upon ceeded to sexually assault est caught on a security the identity of the man seen in this picture captured in a
HELENA WORLD arrival at the apartments, her. After the man left, video. security video from the Heritage Hill Manor Apartments. He
police officers spoke to a the victim awakened her is a person of interest in the sexual assault of a 77-year-old
The Helena-West Hel- 77-year old woman who husband and called law Police are asking any- woman. Contributed Photo
ena Police Department is was staying with her enforcement. one who might have
investigating the rape of husband at her sister-in- knowledge of the assault
a 77-year-old woman at law’s apartment. The method the man or recognizes the man
the Heritage Hill Manor used to gain entry to the who is a person of inter-
apartments. The elderly victim told apartment had not been est in the picture accom-
police that her husband released at press time panying this story to call
On March 28th, the was asleep in a room and the Helena-West Hel- the Helena-West Helena
Helena-West Helena across the hall from her ena Police Department is Police Department at 870-
Police responded after and that the man entered actively seeking the iden- 572-3441.
a call was transferred to
them by the 911 dispatch

FAMILY FEUD Accused cop killers

extradited back to

Phillips County

Andrew Bagley

HELENA WORLD

Latarius Howard and
Bruce Hillie, accused of
participating in the mur-
der of Hel-
e n a - We s t
Helena
Police Offi-
cer Travis
Wa l l a c e ,
have been
extradited
from the
State of
Mississip- Howard

pi to face
charges related to the
killing.
The Phillips County
Sheriff’s Office brought
the pair back to Arkansas
on March
23 from
the Missis-
sippi Cen-
tral Prison
in Pearl,
Mississip-
pi. How-
ard is fac-
ing a capi-
tal murder Hillie

charge
and is being held at
the Craighead County
Jail with bond. Hillie
is charged with hinder-
ing apprehension and is
being held at the Dallas
This photo shows the late-model Mercedes Benz that had blocked the entrance to the A-Z Mart, preventing its normal operation, being County Detention Center
towed away. The store is currently operating under the terms of a temporary restraining order issued by Circuit Judge Dion Wilson while on a 100,000 bond.
legal proceedings between Nader Asad and his in-laws continue. Contributed Photo Wallace attempted to
stop Howard from flee-
Disputed deposit briefly closes A-Z Mart ing authorities by block-
ing their vehicle in a
parking lot at a local
motel on November 12,
2020. Howard was sus-
Andrew Bagley Asad against his father- agreement for West Hel- the store before ultimate- discovered that a deposit pected of participating in
in-law Ghazi Issa and ena A-Z Mart lists Asad ly blocking entrance to it was not made. other crimes in Helena-
HELENA WORLD brother-in-law Ihab Issa, as its agent. with a late-model Mer- West Helena. Howard
the Issa duo changed the cedes Benz, which ulti- Asad is seeking damag- is accused of emerging
After the A-Z Mart on locks to the A-Z Mart on The complaint alleges mately had to be towed es for the loss of business from his vehicle firing
Sebastian Street in West Sebastian, preventing that after Asad could not away. and a permanent order a weapon and hitting
Helena briefly closed with Asad, who owns 50% of get police help or the help that the Issas cease inter- Wallace multiple times.
a late-model Mercedes the business along with of any locksmith because The complaint also ference with its operation. Wallace ultimately died
blocking the door, court 50% of the Zeina Group, of concerns about the civil makes an allegation that The Issas, which also from injuries sustained
documents from Phillips which owns the building dispute between the par- Asad and his brother-in- own 50% of the company in the shooting. Hillie
County Circuit Court it occupies along with ties, Asad cut the locks law Ihab have engaged according to documents is accused of being the
reveal a family feud that other adjacent proper- and opened the business. in fisticuffs in the last filed in the case, want the driver of the vehicle.
involves fisticuffs and an ties, from opening the The Issas then proceeded 30 days and that there company dissolved and
alleged missing deposit. business. The operating to interfere with custom- is a dispute over financ- put into receivership. Please see ACCUSED on 2A
ers attempting to enter es when Asad allegedly
According to court doc- Please see STORE on 2A
uments, filed by Nader

2A — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021 Local The Helena World

Area Digest Briefs

Area announcements for the week of and what to expect during labor. These The Helena Museum is open on Wednes- The Phillips County Library is now open
April 7: showers will be held in the birthing center days and Saturdays from 10 am until 4 pm. with special social distancing guidelines.
at the hospital from 11 am - 1 pm on the Masks are required.
The Twin City Athletic Association is dates listed. Lunch will be served. Pre- The Phillips County Quorum Court’s reg-
accepting signups for summer t-ball, base- Registration is required, please call 870- The Delta Cultural Center has partially ular meeting is the second Tuesday of
ball, and softball. Children must be at least 338-3881 for more information. Schedule reopened. The museums and the parks each month at 6:00.
four years old to sign up for T-Ball. Signup of upcoming classes: • April 8 • April 22 are now open. New public hours of opera-
forms are available at Barnes Tire and tion are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays The Helena-West Helena City Council’s
Southern Bancorp. Helena Regional Medical Center has through Saturdays. Some staff are still regular meeting is the first and third Tues-
COVID/FLU Swab Testing on site Monday- working from home. day of each month at 6:00.
“SAFETY BABY” BABY SHOWERS : Friday 8am – 5pm. Referral not required,
Helena Regional Medical Center Birthing please visit our Admissions Department to County Judge Clark Hall has announced The Helena-West School Board’s regular
Center cordially invites you to upcoming register for testing. For more information that all of the emergency sirens in the meeting is the second Monday of each
safety baby showers. These will be classes call 870-816-3400. Same Day Rapid Test- county’s emergency warning system have month at 6:00
and education on safe sleep, car seat ing Available. Employers: Ask about on been prepared. Sirens will be tested week-
safety, home safety, antepartum education site testing for businesses. ly going forward on Wednesdays at noon.

Simpson, Burrell clash during Finance Report STORE

Andrew Bagley the board’s continued Attorney James Valley is representing Asad. Attorney
refusal to exclude her Donald Knapp is representing the Issa.
HELENA WORLD from virtual participation
in Executive Sessions dur- Circuit Judge Dion Wilson has issued a temporary
With Earnest Simpson, ing the declared emergen- restraining order preventing either side from interfering
Jr. presiding in the absence cy by the Governor for in the normal conduct of the business pending the out-
of Board President Sanet- the COVID-19 pandemic. come of future legal proceedings. The most recent order
ta Davis, Vice-President That practice was formally was issued April 1st. Valley has 10 days to respond to
Daniel Strickland, and approved by the Board at Knapp’s request to put the company into receivership.
Board Secretary Lynn the February meeting.
Boone, the Helena-West Burrell
Helena School Board held Simpson said to Burrell,
a lengthy discussion of “The minutes are about up had no impact on the that a full-scale renovation
the district’s finances and what happened. They improvements made. of the facility was prom-
approved moving forward aren’t about how you feel.” ised during the March
with taking bids to update Burrell voted against the The board packet includ- 2017 property tax election
the HVAC systems in the approval minutes. Simp- ed notification of the resig- that raised the district’s
CHS Gymnasium. son, Williams, and Board nation of Business Manag- tax rate. District officials
Member Troy Bobo who er Leigh Lewis’s resigna- have not moved forward
During the discussion of was present with Simp- tion effective June 30. No with the plan unveiled in
the financial report, Board son in the auditorium reason was provided. Dis- that election for the gym.
Member Loistyne Burrell, voted to approve the min- trict officials did confirm The current millage sur-
who was participating by utes. Simpson declared later that Lewis was not plus (Property tax reve-
phone along with Board that the minutes were not currently coming to the nues beyond bond pay-
Member Janice Williams, approved since only three office. Previous reports ment) is approximately $1
asked about a Centerpoint members had voted in in this publication covered million per year.
Bill that she was con- the affirmative and three the suspension of Lewis
cerned was for a building members were absent. from her duties earlier this In other business, the
at the old Miller campus. school year. board approved a con-
After Superintendent Lin- Also on the financial sulting contract total-
da English clarified that front, English reported an The Board also voted to ing $44200 with Elbow 2
the bill was for services improved audit for the move forward with tak- Elbow to have them come
provided to the food ser- 2019-2020 academic year ing bids on replacing the in and assist the district
vice warehouse on Miller with no material findings. HVAC systems in the Cen- with writing its social
Loop, which the district The board was provided tral High School Gymna- studies and math curricu-
still owns, Simpson told a copy of the entire audit. sium. Previous Helena lum.
Burrell that all of the utili- Members of the public and World reports have noted
ties for the buildings on the media in attendance
the old campus had been at the meeting only were
switched over to the “Eliza provided one page show-
Miller Opportunity Hub.” ing no material weakness-
es. English credited the
Burrell responded by hard work of the “entire
saying, “I am talking to financial team” for the
the Superintendent.” improvements.
Simpson replied, “I just
wanted to give you clar- Simpson then attempted
ity.” Burrell quickly said, to credit Board President
“Mrs. English can give me Sanetta Davis for her deci-
clarity.” sion to move to signing
all checks by hand instead
It was the second time of utilizing an electronic
Burrell and Simpson signature. English imme-
clashed during the meet- diately pointed out that
ing. The first came dur- Davis had not started that
ing the discussion of the practice until the current
February Board Minutes. year and that the decision
Burrell again questioned

ACCUSED

After the shooting of Wallace, the back in Arkansas to face a trial. process, but I feel justice will be
pair fled Arkansas and were later Helena-West Helena Police Chief served. We can now start the heal-
captured by the United States Mar- Patrick Smith was glad that the ing process and wait for the next
shal Service after a night-long man- wheels of justice had moved one step. My only concern is Wallace’s
hunt. The pair refused extradition step forward for the family of Offi- family and his ten-year-old son,
and a warrant from the office of cer Wallace. In a statement from whom I will always make award of
Governor Asa Hutchinson had to him on HWHPD letterhead, he the sacrifice his father has given to
be obtained in order to get the men wrote, “This has been a tedious this community.”

The Helena World Opinions WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021 — 3A

Nothing is more stifling to The governor’s balancing act continues

education than limiting choice By Steve Brawner reason for can and do on many ways.

Nothing is more stifling to education than limiting oppor- Columnist the lag is that Facebook and Meanwhile, legislators are
tunities. The unyielding labor to control education in our
state is glaring. Parents of struggling learners have a hand- many people Twitter, but that’s reasserting their prerogatives.
ful of options. They can surrender their children to a school
system that may or may not be able to satisfy their educa- Gov. Asa Hutchinson has don’t want not reasonable. The Legislative Council’s vote
tional needs, pay burdensome out-of-pocket tuitions for pri-
vate school, or homeschool. For obvious reasons, the latter been performing a balancing act to be vacci- He’s taken steps to continue the emergency was
two options are often not feasible, leaving families with
what seems to be the only choice, settling for an inadequate since the COVID-19 pandemic nated, while that would have not unanimous. On Wednes-
educational experience provided by the local school district.
began. Tuesday was the latest many who do been unimagina- day, the day after Hutchinson’s
There is no overstating my appreciation for teachers.
Anyone with a heart for education is a special person, step along that tightrope. haven’t been ble 15 months ago: announcement, the Senate voted
indeed. Any teacher able to navigate the current educational
system without losing passion and focus on individualized In a newsworthy but unsur- eligible. shutting down to end all mask mandates. It’s
education is, no doubt, a superhero. Some teachers even
support school choice initiatives: 56% of teachers in the prising press conference, the Meanwhile, schools, shutting debatable if it would apply to
Arkansas State Teachers Association, a nonpartisan and
nonunion education association, supported HB1371, recent governor announced that vacci- the governor down businesses, cities and businesses, and we’ll
legislation that would have provided funding for both pri-
vate school scholarships and public school grants. nations were now available for ended the mask mandate the and issuing the unenforce- see if it passes the House, but

The need for educational reform in the state of Arkansas anyone age 16-over who wants day after asking the Legislative able but signal-sending mask that’s the kind of thing Hutchin-
is a point that is rarely denied. The process by which reform
is to occur is widely debated, and in some cases, vehement- one, and that the statewide mask Council to approve his exten- mandate. He did all of this son was trying to forestall.
ly controverted. The opposition to educational freedoms
resort to personal attack, claims of racism and accusations mandate was ending. sion of the emergency for 60 while listening to public health The governor and his admin-
of corruption as routine responses to educational choice.
This inability to provide logical indictment against educa- This was newsworthy because days. It did, but not without experts, some of whom, at least istration have had to balance
tional choice in Arkansas is a clear sign of a weak cohort.
it represented significant policy debate. elsewhere, preferred more dras- many considerations through-
The knee-jerk reaction from school administration is
understandable. For many rural communities in Arkan- changes, but it was unsurprising A critic can say it’s a mixed tic steps. And from strictly a out this pandemic. He took the
sas, the local school district is the primary source of jobs
and social opportunities for families. It is no surprise that because he had already signaled message, but it’s also a balanc- public health standpoint, they steps he took but never issued
accusations of the local school being inept to provide for
the needs of struggling students triggers strong emotions. he would do both. He previ- ing act. Arkansans are weary of may have been right. a stay-at-home order. Schools
In nearly every district, though, there are families who feel
their children are being overlooked and are suffering due to ously had pledged the mask these mandates and are ready to But we’re not led by public were closed last spring to pro-
the school’s shortcomings. Our children are too precious to
allow our feelings to close our eyes and ears to the reality mandate would end March 31 return to their normal routines, health experts any more than tect students, families, and
that exists for thousands of students in our state. It is past
time to start really listening to their stories and asking what if certain case thresholds were and in fact are doing so. At the we’re led by pointy-headed staff. But young people need an
we need to do.
met, which they were, so he same time, the governor knows newspaper columnists, thank education, so schools reopened
Fortunately, we don’t have to look far for solutions.
Other states have already begun this work of implement- ended it a day early. On Mon- we’re not out of the woods yet. goodness. We’re led by politi- with students allowed to learn
ing alternative learning environments. In a study of three
voucher programs and five privately funded scholarship day, he had told the Arkan- Nationally, there’s still an aver- cians – for a reason. In a large, remotely at home.
programs across five states and D.C., EdChoice found that
a vast majority of the research (11 out of 17) showed posi- sas Legislative Council, which age of 1,000 COVID-related diverse, free society, elected We’ll see how the governor’s
tive outcomes for program participant test scores. Beyond
that, research from the University of Arkansas showed that is a large legislative oversight deaths a day, so every three officials must balance compet- actions Tuesday change things.
expansion of school choice programs has led to higher
NAEP achievement levels and higher NAEP achievement committee, that he would make days we’re suffering the equiva- ing interests, and they must bal- He says it’s time for person-
gains among public school students as well.
an announcement the next day lent of a September 11 attack. ance what they think should be al responsibility while urging
I write this as one who has also done the work to establish
an alternative learning environment in our community. My about the vaccine timeline. Case numbers are increasing done with what they believe the Arkansans to be vaccinated.
husband and I made the decision to homeschool 12 years
ago when our son with autism needed a different learning From a public health stand- in many states and in Europe. public will accept. People need The day after his press confer-
environment than we felt our local school district would not
provide. For years, we have felt the options for him were point, I think he was 2-3 weeks What happens elsewhere tends to see their friends and family in ence, most people were wearing
too limiting. Four years ago, we created a school for other
children in our area with similar needs. Now these students late in making the vaccines to happen a little later in our person, and they need to make a masks at the store in Benton
have a community in which they thrive, and when children
thrive, they learn. They receive therapeutic interven- available to all adults. Arkan- rural state. living. If they can’t and it lasts where I was grocery shopping.
tions and are given customized educational experiences
that allow them to work at their pace with a diverse peer- sas has received more than 2 No one can accuse Hutchin- too long, the wrong policies can If the case numbers stay where
focused atmosphere. It is beautiful, and it works. However,
it isn’t cheap. million doses while administer- son of failing to take the pan- reduce deaths during the pan- they are or drop, there will be

Current educational options are often too expensive for ing more than 1.1 million. One demic seriously. Well, people demic but increase them later in fewer by the end of April.
the families who need them most. These families are eli-
gible for the same guarantees of a free and appropriate edu- State Capitol Week in Review
cation in the least restrictive environment for their children,
provided under the federal IDEA law. Yet these families are By Keith Ingram water systems debt service. of lottery scholarships, so that
not able to access their child’s appropriated funds to provide
them an education that is appropriate for their child because State Senator was highlighted Systems must families can budget for higher
our legislators refuse to allow more educational freedoms to
our students. Currently, public school districts retain funds recently when set rates high education with greater cer-
for students who enroll in private school or are being home-
schooled, creating even more incentive for these districts to LITTLE ROCK – The leg- hundreds of enough to meet tainty.
fail to provide for the needs of these students.
islature has approved a broad thousands of those costs. It prioritizes which scholar-
Our state’s legislators have had several opportunities over
the past decade to open the door for educational choice for reform of the laws governing Texas residents Local pro- ship programs will be funded.
struggling learners in Arkansas. Again, and again, the door
is closed. I question why our representative electors are water providers, a measure went without viders in fis- It also sets a deadline for the
not considering this wealth of research substantiating that
broader options for education leads to better educational, that sponsors have been work- water due to cal distress introduction of any future leg-
health and economic outcomes for students. It is clear that
educational choice is the path to a better Arkansas. ing on for the past four years. freezing tem- shall submit islation that would add schol-

This guest editorial was provided by Amanda Escue, who Many of the provisions in peratures. improvement arship programs.
is the founder of the Lighthouse Home School Cooperative
in Jonesboro and was distributed through the Arkansas Senate Bill 386 are the result SB 386 des- plans to the They would have to be filed
Press Association.
of a task force that looked into ignates the state Natural Natural Resources Commis- during the first month of the

the financial status of water Resources Commission and sion, which can modify the legislative session, in order

systems in Arkansas, as well the Health Departments as plan if necessary. to give lawmakers sufficient

as the condition of their infra- the leading state agencies The bill sets out the pro- time to gauge their fiscal

structure. with oversight over the entire cedures for a city to provide impact.

The task force’s findings state’s water distribution. water outside its current Bills that would change

were surprising. For example, Local control is important, boundaries, and takes into eligibility requirements also

a majority of the systems are but in many cases water sys- account the fact that some would have to be filed by the

“upside down” financially. In tems are too small to act effec- cities do not wish to do so deadline, because they would

2017 a national organization tively, because they have rela- without annexation. change the number of students

of civil engineers rated the tively few ratepayers and the SB 386 requires a majority who qualify for a scholarship

system of Arkansas water pro- cost of a major project would of the board members of a and thus those bills have a

viders with a D plus, in part be unaffordable. water provider to take at least fiscal impact on the lottery

because of the deteriorating SB 386 defines when a local eight hours of training. If they scholarship program.

state of pipes and distribution system is in fiscal distress. It don’t do so the system would For the first six months of

lines. requires all systems to con- face penalties. the current fiscal year, the

In addition to the safety fac- duct a fiscal audit every five The Senate approved a state lottery has generated

tor, lack of reliable water ser- years to accurately determine major reform of the lottery about $46.7 million for col-

vice is a potential barrier to the true cost of operating the scholarship system, in SB lege scholarships. In a typical

economic development. system, including the cost of 584. Its goal is to ensure the year, about 30,000 students

The need to upgrade our long-term maintenance and long-term financial stability receive a scholarship.

4A — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021 Local/Religion The Helena World

A Prayer of Commitment

By Sandra Bagley Sandra Bagley your hands I commit my my spirit’ with the expec- fear. In Psalm 31, after
spirit.’ When he had said tation that they would get listing the reasons for his
RELIGION COLUMNIST died on the cross. So 19:28). this, he breathed his last” up the next morning. “fear on every side” and
far, we have heard our Last week, we exam- (Luke 23:44-46). anxiety, David renews his
And when Jesus had cried LORD pray words of His Jewish lis- expressions of confidence
out with a loud voice, He forgiveness, “Father, for- ined his shout of victo- As Jesus finishes his teners would have in the Lord in verse 14
said, “Father, ‘into Your give them for they do ry, “It is finished” (John work on the cross and his known the reference. and part of 15:
hands I commit My spir- not know what they are 19:30). Today we con- earthly mission, it looks The Greek word, from
it.’” Having said this, He doing” (Luke 23:34). He sider his prayer of com- like the LORD is saying which this word “com- “But I trusted in thee,
breathed His last. Luke promised a repentant mitment and trusted goodbye. mend” is interpreted, O LORD; I said, Thou
23:46 (NKJV) thief, “Today you will be fall into the everlast- means to place with art my God. My times
with me in Paradise.” ing arms of our Father. However, it is impor- someone, to entrust, to are in thy hand...”
Have you ever participat- Normally a person in the tant to note that we find commit. Jesus knows this Psalm.
ed in a “Trust Fall”? Many We saw him care for last stages of crucifix- the very words of Jesus’ As a devout Jew, Jesus
companies, schools, sales his mother, Mary, when ion would not have the cry in Psalm 31:5 where Jesus was not helpless- has prayed these words
and sports teams do trust he said, “Woman, behold strength to speak beyond David said, “Into Your ly watching his life slip as part of an evening
falls as an exercise done your son!” and to his a weak groan. hand I commit my spirit; away, but after six excru- prayer all his life.
for the purpose of build- beloved friend, John, You have redeemed me, ciating hours on the cross,
ing trust among team- “Behold your mother!” Luke tells us, “Darkness O LORD God of truth.” he purposely placed his Now he prays them one
mates. (John 19:26-27). He pre- came over the whole land Jesus made it even more life in the care of; entrust- final time and let go, like a
viously cried out with until three in the after- intimate, as he began ed it to; committed it to child falling asleep in his
Generally, the way a loud voice, “My God, noon, for the sun stopped with the word “Father.” the tender caring hands or her father’s arms. Jesus
it works is one person My God, why have you shining. And the curtain of his Father. trusted his Father to catch
stands about two feet forsaken Me?” (Matthew of the temple was torn in Why would Jesus him as he let go, trusting
behind the other. The per- 27:46). Then he whis- two. go through the agony Not only was he depos- the holy plan and that
son in front closes their pered, “I thirst” (John to cry out this prayer? iting his life into his the Father’s promises of
eyes, intentionally leans Jesus called out with a Couldn’t God have heard Father’s hands, but Jesus resurrection would come
backwards and falls, loud voice, ‘Father, into his thoughts? When you is also paying the price for true. Jesus prayed, with
trusting the one behind think about it, God wasn’t our redemption, by plac- the expectation that he
to catch them before hit- the only one intended to ing the purchase price, would get up.
ting the floor or ground. hear. When Jesus prays his life, into the hands of
these words, he reaches his Father. Those watching didn’t
Since some trust is back into his childhood know on that Friday what
needed, trust falls are to pray the prayer that his This season, along with you and I now know.
often the final event of mother, Mary, and every life’s usual circumstances They didn’t know that
team building training or Jewish mother taught and challenges, we are Friday’s tragedy would
series of activities. This their children to pray at facing the global pan- be Sunday’s triumph.
week as we bring our night. demic crisis of COVID-19
Lenten journey to a close, (novel coronavirus). Each Knowing this, regard-
let us give our attention Just as we were taught, day the news brings a lot less of the crisis we face, we
to Jesus’ final words from maybe, to say, `Now I lay of speculation and statis- should pray, with Jesus,
the cross. me down to sleep, I pray tics, but there are more “Father, ‘into Your hands
the LORD my soul to questions than answers. I commit My spirit,’ and
The four Gospel writers keep,’ the Jewish mother with the same faith and
tell us that Jesus uttered taught her child to say, If we’re not careful trust, let go and fall to the
seven last words or sev- ‘Into your hands I commit we can allow the daily Father’s everlasting arms.
en last sayings before he reports consume us with

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a nursing student in my 30s ers use to keep their feet roof, get out your
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ing, I had a skin test for tuberculosis, which was positive. device, I’m kept awake surprised how much
I had a friend in the hospital recently with tuberculosis. by a feeling of icy soles. you can see from the
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The Helena World Church WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021 — 5A

Helena First Baptist Church Helena First United Methodist Church

ASSEMBLY OF GOD St. John M.B. Church Greater Powerhouse/Adams Temple
FIRST Assembly of God Perry Ext., Helena, AR Rev. Walter Debro Jr., Pastor Sun- 519 Plaza Street - Alex J. Smith, Min. First Lady-Clinton
1807 Stringtown Rd. Smith S.S. 9:30 am.; W.S. 12 Noon, Tlies. Thurs, Fit, Nightly
day School 9:30 A.M.
Pastor Dwight Miner 338-3882 Sunday Worship 11:00 A.M. 7:30 pm
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m.
Each Sunday St. Luke COGIC
Hope Church Elaine, Robert Tackett, Min. -
417 E. Baldwin St. Joseph Missionary Baptist -
Pastor Qway Duvall 501-655-0359 Postelle S.S. 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service Sundays 10:45 W.S. 11 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun
S.S. 10 am.: W.S. 11:30 am. Wed. 6 p.m.
BAPTIST Upper Room Pentecostal COGIC
Asbury M.B. Church Spring Lake Missionary Baptist Jalen Phillips, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 am. Wednesday
Wallace St. Marvell Rev. Leroy Williams Min., S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
Prayer Service 7:00 pm. 870-995-5128
Rev. Gray Asst. Rev. Garland Lee
S.S 9:30, M.W. 11:00 a.m. Power House COGIC - 2nd St
2nd & 4th Sundays Bible Study Wed. 6:00 Greater St. Mary’s Restoration Outreach Kim Smith, Min., 572-9901
S.S. 9:30 a.m., W.S. 11:00 a.m. Bible Study - Wed. 7:00 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
Harmony M.B. Church & 5 p.m. Tues. 7:30 p.m.
801 Airport Road p.m. Pastor Matthew McKing

Fred Garrison, Min. 572-9342 St. Paul Missionary Baptist Watson Temple Church of God
S.S. 10 A.M. W.S. 11am & 5pm Wed 7pm Old Little Rock Phillips County Road 300 Billy Ward, Minister Hwy 49, Lexa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6A — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021 Features The Helena World

Recipe of the Week: FRIED EGGPLANT with CARAMELIXED

TOMATO and GOAT CHEESE

Cindy Davis smells like garlic bread, and the pars-

HELENA WORLD FOOD EDITOR ley is dark green.

FRIED EGGPLANT with CARAME-

LIXED TOMATO and GOAT CHEESE Add the tomato paste and salt, break-
Ingredients
ing it up with a spoon, and breaking
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 small sprig fresh rosemary it up, it will gradually it will start to

melt.. Continue to cook over lot heat,
2 fresh sage leaves2 oz. cream cheese stirring occcasionaly for about 5 minu-
2 oz. goat cheese, softened
1 1/4 Morton kosher salt, divided ets, until it is broken down and smells
3 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil nicely caramelized. Set aside.

2 cloves garlic, minced Combine flour and remaining salt.
2 TBSP. parsley (lightly packed) Put in a bowl. Put flour in one bowl,
chopped, more for garnish beaten egg in another bowl and Panko
1/2 cup tomato paste in another bowl..
1/2 cup flour
3 large eggs, whisked Trim eggplant ends, cut eggplant
3 TBSP. water into ¾ inch slices and place on a tray
1 ½ cups Panko bread crumbs, or as covered with paper towels. Put the
needed Panko crumbs into skillet. It’s ready
1 medium eggplan1 cup of canola oil when they sizzle as soon as they hit
the pan.

Directions Working in batches, dredge the slice
Pull the leaves from the thyme, rose-
mary, mince them with the sage leaves, in flour, shaking of excess, then in egg
then mash them into the cheeses with and finally in Panko press on each
¼ tsp. of salt. Set aside side so they are well covered.

Put the olive oil, garlic, parsley in a Fry in oil until golden on both sides.
nonstick skillet then turn the heat to Move to paper towels to drain.
low. Bring the heat up slow, which Spread a thin layer of tomato mix-
will keep the garlic from browning ture on each slice and top with a dol-
and get bitter. It’s ready when it lop of the cheese mixture on slices.

BON APPETIT La CHOF

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021 — 1B

Barton names two to posts, including football coach

Rick Kennedy Mike Adams, and he During the special meet- the ceremony would likely Adams Gerrard
played under his father at ing, Superintendent David be pushed back to 8 pm
HELENA WORLD Farmington. Farmington Tollett also said that the from 7 pm due to issues
is located west of Fayette- 2021 graduation ceremo- with the sun, being in an
In a special meeting ville in Washington County nies will be held at the outdoor venue. He said
held Monday, March 29, in northwestern Arkansas. Barton football stadium. that the stadium would be
the Barton School District In his role as Barton’s head allowed an estimated 450
approved two new hires, football coach, Adams will Tollett said that the tra- capacity.
including the new head also assume the duties as ditional site, at PCCUA,
football coach. Barton’s Athletic Director. would not be an option Also, the retirement of
due to continued Covid-19 longtime district testing
Spencer Adams, cur- Along with Adams, guidelines. Tollett said coordinator Donna Von-
rently an assistant coach/ veteran Barton business that five tickets per stu- dran was announced.
offensive coordinator in teacher Jake Gerrard was dent would be allocated,
Farmington, Arkansas, named as the new Dean of and Barton is expected to Editor’s Note: See feature
was named to lead the Students for Barton High have 60 seniors graduate story on Barton’s new head
Bears football team for School, He is also the cur- in May. football coach Spencer Adams
2021-22. rent Senior Class advisor. on page C1 in this edition of
Tollett said the time of the Helena World.
Adams is the son of
Farmington Head Coach

Hoskins, Trice recognized as Teachers of the Year

Maintaining her social distancing, Helena-West Helena School District Superintendent Linda English (right) recognized the Teachers of the Year from the
district’s two schools at the regular school board meeting last week. Stephanie Hoskins (left), representing J. F. Wahl Elementary School, and Annetta
Trice (center), representing Central High School, are shown accepting a certificate from Joyce Anderson, the district’s Director of Professional Develop-
ment. Andrew Bagley/Helena World

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2B — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021 Local The Helena World

District Judge Carter releases three men on bond

Staff Reports substance for the purpose granted bond on a charge
of distribution. His bond of aggravated robbery
HELENA WORLD was set at $5000. His next after being arrested on
court date is for May 10th. March 25. His bond was
Three men were granted set at $30,000 and his next
release on bond by District Michael Rogers was court date was set for April
Judge Jason Carter after arrested on March 23rd 12, 2021.
arrests made by the Hel- and was granted bond
ena-West Helena Police on the same day in the Individuals who see a
Department. amount of $7500. He is crime being committed
Alexander Culler charged with possession or who have knowledge
appeared before Carter on of a firearm by certain per- about crime are urged to
March 23rd following his sons. His next court date call the Helena-West Hel-
arrest on March 19 on a is scheduled for May 10. ena Police Department at
charge of Possession of a 870-572-3441.
Schedule I or Schedule II Brett Sweatt was also Culler Sweatt Rogers

Reed resigns from Helena Health Foundation

Terri Ann Hall He then went on to Reed said and contin-
work for the Helena-West ued, “I was honored to
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Helena School District. serve and appreciate the
He was the Assistant Helena Health Founda-
Ulicious Reed has Superintendent for three tion. I would like to
resigned from the Hel- years, where his posi- thank the Board and also
ena Health Foundation tion was more involved Bettye Hendrix, who has
after serving six years. with administrative and instrumental in commu-
financial affairs. nicating the ‘why and
Reed was a former how’ to the Board for
Marvell School District For six years, Reed proposed projects.”
teacher, principal, and has served as a board
superintendent. He member for the Helena Ulicious Reed and his
spent well over 20 years Health Foundation. He wife, James Ora Reed,
teaching and working thoroughly enjoyed his are longtime residents
with the students in work with the Founda- of Marvell. They raised
Marvell. tion. their family in Marvell
and have been active
Reed held his students “I had a desire to work community members.
accountable. He always with and help establish
managed to find out projects that benefit the Upon his resignation
when someone skipped community. It’s impor- from the Helena Health
school and would find tant to have projects that Foundation Board, he
them at the store or gas involve the youth and was presented with a
station and help them also the elderly members plaque of recognition for
make their way back to of the community,” Mr. his six years of service.
school.

PCCUA Medical Professions Education Instructor Jessica Hindsley super-
vised Marvell Academy students as they get certified in CPR. Contributed
Photo

Marvell Academy Seniors
get certified in CPR

Terri Ann Hall are very important skills CPR certified and learn
to have. Mrs. Jessica was life-saving skills. There
CONTRIBUTING WRITER a great instructor and are also options for recer-
made the training fun! I tification.
The Senior Class at Mar- just hope I never have
vell Academy received to use it!” Senior Ashlyn PCCUA Medical Profes-
training and education on McLain stated. sions Education Instruc-
Cardiopulmonary Resus- tor Jessica Hindsley
citation (CPR). CPR cer- CPR classes are taught the class and cer-
tification class educates designed and taught by tified all of the Marvell
people so they may pro- experts, according to Academy seniors in CPR
vide assistance when the American Red Cross through the American
someone is faced with website. The American Heart Association.
a cardiac or breathing Red Cross CPR certifica-
emergency. tion courses are avail- “After the training, I
able in a range of set- feel much more prepared
“Learning CPR and tings. With different class to help people in need,”
knowing what to do options, people can get stated Senior Katherine
when someone is choking Hindsley.

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The Helena World Legals/Classifieds WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021 — 3B

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PHILLIPS to the ANDRE K. VALLEY SON, payments, taxes, and providing pay- SOUTHERLY AND WESTERLY ALONG
COUNTY, ARKANSAS undersigned Within six (6) months from Attorney at Law EDWARD JOHNSON, DOROTHY
PROBATE DIVISION the date of this first publication of this 423 Rightor Street, Suite #2 JOHNSON, ments the Defendants. THE WEST AND NORTH BANK OF THE
IN THE MATTER OF: notice or Helena-West Helena, Arkansas 72342 ANDREW JOHNSON, LORA JOHNSON,
LOT NUMBERED EIGHT (8) OF NOR- they shall be forever barred and preclud- If you fail to respond within the applicable TONY JOHNSON, RICKEY JOHNSON, 7. Prior to taking over the mort- CANAL TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
MAN SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF ed from any benefit in the Estate. time period, judgment by default may EDDIE JOHNSON, ALL OF THE HEIRS
WEST HELENA, PHILLIPS COUNTY, This notice first published on the day of be entered against you for the relief de- OF gage, the Plaintiff, Charlie Smith consult- CONTAINING 53.3 ACRES, MORE OR
ARKANSAS, AS PER PLAT AND DEED , 2020. manded in the complaint. JIM C. JOHNSON, DECEASED, AND A
OF DEDICATION RECORDED IN BOOK KIRK MANUEL Witness my hand as Clerk of the Circuit TRACT ed with the Defendants and then Attorney LESS, AND BEING ALL OF THAT PART
348 AT PAGE 3, OF THE OFFICIAL RE- ADMINISTRATOR Court of Phillips County, Arkansas, and OF LAND IN PHILLIPS COUNTY AR-
CORDS OF PHILLIPS COUNTY, AR- ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE: the seal of this Court, this 24th day of KANSAS Sam Whitfield about a contract with the OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER
KANSAS JAMES F. VALLEY March 2021. DESCRIBED AS: THAT PART OF THE
PAULA JANE HILL and J. F. VALLEY,ESQ, PA CHASITY DEISCH, CIRCUIT CLERK NORTHWEST Estate of Jim C. Johnson. The Defen- (NW1/4) SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP TWO
MARK EDWARD GILBERT 423 RIGHTOR STREET, ______ QUARTER (NW1/4) OF SECTION
PETITIONERS P 0 BOX 451 ELEVEN (11), dants agreed that the Plaintiff should take (2) SOUTH, RANGE THREE (3) EAST,
CV-2021-29 HELENA, AR 72390 TOWNSHIP TWO (2) SOUTH, RANGE
NOTICE (870)338-6487 PHONE THREE (3) EAST, up the payments and would honor the LYING BETWEEN THE EAST RIGHT
Take notice that Paula Jane Hill and Mark (870)619—1750 DIRECT DIAL OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
Edward Gilbert has filed a Petition to Qui- (870)619—1760 FAX PHILLIPS COUNTY ARKANSAS FUR- agreement to make the mortgage pay- OF WAY OF THE MISSOURI PACIFIC
et Title in and to the following property lo- [email protected] EMAIL THER DESCRIBED
cated in Phillips County, Arkansas on the ______ AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE ments, pay the taxes and pay additional RAILWAY.
2nd day of March, 2021: POINT OF
LOT NUMBERED EIGHT (8) OF NOR- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PHILLIPS INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE funds all of which would be amount to the 22. No one is in possession of the
MAN SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF COUNTY, ARKANSAS OF SECTION 11
WEST HELENA, PHILLIPS COUNTY, PROBATE DIVISION WITH THE NORTH BANK OF THE purchase of the property. property adversely to any party in this
ARKANSAS, AS PER PLAT AND DEED IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DRAINAGE CANAL;
OF DEDICATION RECORDED IN BOOK WILLIE MANUEL, SR., DECEASED SAID POINT BEING 594.4 FEET NORTH 8. Upon initially taking over the
348 AT PAGE 3, OF THE OFFICIAL RE- CASE NO.: 54-PR-20-95-4 OF THE
CORDS OF PHILLIPS COUNTY, AR- NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF AD- SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE mortgage, the Plaintiff had to pay for farm cause of action, and no one is claiming
KANSAS. MINISTRATOR NORTHWEST
All persons claiming an interest in the LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF THE DE- IIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PHILLIPS QUARTER (NW1/4) OF SAID SECTION equipment that was not on the property, title adversely to the Plaintiff.
above-described real estate shall appear CEDENT: 11, AND RUN
in the Circuit Court of Phillips County, Ar- 366 ST. CLAIR, HELENA-WEST HEL- COUNTY, ARKANSAS THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST the land, and removal of debris from the 23. Plaintiffs are entitled to have
kansas at 9:00 a.m., on May 14, 2021 in ENA, AR 72390 LINE OF THE
the Phillips County Circuit Courtroom. DATE OF DEATH: September 4, 2020 CIVIL DIVISION SAID SECTION TO ITS INTERSECTION land. There was also a house that was confirmation of the title to the described
This notice first published the _____ day The undersigned was appointed Admin- WITH THE EAST
of _____________. istrator of the Estate of the above-named CHARLIE SMITH JR., TARSHA SMITH RIGHT OF WAY OF THE MISSOURI PA- placed there that later burned and the property confirmed and vested in it by a
Knapp Law Firm decedent on November 13, 2020. CIFIC RAILWAY,
By: Donald E. Knapp, Jr. All persons having claims against the PAMELA SMITH SAID RIGHT OF WAY BEING 50 FEET Plaintiff paid to remove the house as decree of this Court.
P.O. Box 630, Helena, AR 72342 Estate must exhibit them, duly verified, FROM THE
Attorney for Paula Jane Hill and Mark Ed- to the undersigned within six (6) months PLAINTIFFS CENTER OF THE TRACT; THENCE well. The Defendants has not paid for 24. Alternative, if the Court were
ward Gilbert from the date of this first publication of NORTHEASTERLY
______ this notice or they shall be forever barred CASE NO.54-cv-2021-43 ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY anything. The Plaintiffs have made all to determine that the Plaintiffs are not en-
and precluded from any benefit in the LINE OF SAID
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PHILLIPS Estate. VS. RAILROAD 660 FEET; THEN EASTER- payments on the property. titled to title vested in them, the Plaintiffs
COUNTY, ARKANSAS MAR 16 2021 LINDA WINFIELD, COUN- LY AT RIGHT
PROBATE DIVISION TY & PROBATE CLERK DEFENDANTS ANGLES TO THE CENTER LINE OF 9. The Plaintiffs have solely seek reimbursement for all monies ex-
In the matter of the Adoption of ______ THE TRACT 50
AURORA ANN WALLIS AND ALBERT JOHNSON, VERNA QUALLS, FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY maintained the property, paid all taxes, pended in the maintenance of the prop-
JULIA MARIE RAY, MINORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PHILLIPS ALONG THE
WARNING ORDER COUNTY, ARKANSAS JAMES L. JOHNSON, JIM C. JOHN- EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE BEING 100 provided all insurance for the property, erty in the sum of $150,000.
The Defendant, Brian Andrew Thomas CIVIL DIVISION FEET FROM
Wallis, is hereby warned to CHARLIE SMITH JR., TARSHA SMITH SON, EDWARD JOHNSON, DOROTHY THE CENTER LINE OF SAID SECTION and have in every way been the land WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs request that the
appear in this Court within thirty (30) days PAMELA SMITH 11, WHICH
and answer the Petition PLAINTIFFS JOHNSON, ANDREW JOHNSON, LORA POINT BEING 521 FEET EAST OF THE owners of the property for past 25 years
of the Petitioners, Vernon Edward Alice, II CASE NO.54-cv-2021-43 NORTHWEST
and Vicky Lynn Alice, and VS. JOHNSON, TONY JOHNSON, RICKEY CORNER OF SAID SECTION 11; or greater. The Plaintiffs continue to take title to this property be confirmed, qui-
upon failure of respondent to do so, the DEFENDANTS THENCE EAST
Petition filed herein will ALBERT JOHNSON, VERNA QUALLS, JOHNSON, EDDIE JOHNSON, ALL OF 1256 FEET TO THE WEST BANK OF care of the property and provide for the eted, and vested in it, that any existing or
be deemed to be admitted. JAMES L. JOHNSON, JIM C. JOHN- THE DRAINAGE
WITNESS my hand and seal as Clerk of SON, EDWARD JOHNSON, DOROTHY THE HEIRS OF JIM C. JOHNSON, DE- CANAL; THENCE SOUTHERLY AND maintenance, upkeep, and general care potential adverse claims to the property
the Circuit Court of JOHNSON, ANDREW JOHNSON, LORA WESTERLY
Phillips County, Arkansas, this 24th day JOHNSON, TONY JOHNSON, RICKEY CEASED, AND A TRACT OF LAND IN ALONG THE WEST AND NORTH BANK of the property. be denied. In the alternative, the Plaintiffs
of March 2021. JOHNSON, EDDIE JOHNSON, ALL OF OF THE CANAL
LINDA WINFIELD, PROBATE CLERK THE HEIRS OF JIM C. JOHNSON, DE- PHILLIPS COUNTY ARKANSAS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; CON- 10. The Defendants have not pro- requests full reimbursement for all funds
_____ CEASED, AND A TRACT OF LAND IN TAINING 53.3 ACRES,
PHILLIPS COUNTY ARKANSAS DESCRIBED AS: THAT PART OF THE MORE OR LESS, AND BEING ALL OF vided for the property in any way. expended for maintenance and upkeep
ELECTION PROCLAMATION DESCRIBED AS: THAT PART OF THE THAT PART OF THE
By virtue of the authority vested in me by NORTHWEST NORTHWEST NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4) SEC- 11. The Plaintiffs have spent in of the property. The Plaintiffs also request
the Constitution and laws of the State of QUARTER (NW1/4) OF SECTION TION 11, TOWNSHIP
Arkansas, I hereby proclaim and make ELEVEN (11), QUARTER (NW1/4) OF SECTION TWO (2) SOUTH, RANGE THREE (3) excess of $150,000 in maintenance up- the cost and all other proper relief.
known that an election will be held in the TOWNSHIP TWO (2) SOUTH, RANGE EAST, LYING BETWEEN
County Clerk’s Office THREE (3) EAST, ELEVEN (11), THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF THE keep, taxes and other related expenses RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
at the Phillips County Courthouse, Hele- OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MISSOURI PACIFIC
na, Arkansas, for electing three (3) com- PHILLIPS COUNTY ARKANSAS FUR- TOWNSHIP TWO (2) SOUTH, RANGE RAILWAY. in the maintaining of this property. With- Andre K Valley, Esq. P.A.
missioners of the Helena Improvement THER DESCRIBED COMPLAINT
District of Helena, Phillips County, Arkan- AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE THREE (3) EAST, Comes now, the Plaintiffs, by and through out the Plaintiffs’ efforts, the property 423 Rightor Street, Suite #2
sas, on Monday, May 3, 2021. POINT OF their attorney, Andre K Valley, and for
Said election will be held in accordance INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, their Complaint state: would have been foreclosed and sold at Helena-West Helena, AR 72342
with the general election laws of the OF SECTION 11 1. The land that is the subject of
State of Arkansas, except that none but WITH THE NORTH BANK OF THE PHILLIPS COUNTY ARKANSAS FUR- this cause of action at all times relevant auction. (870) 338 6487 x2 Telephone
landowners of said District and mortgag- DRAINAGE CANAL; to this action, a situated in Phillips Coun-
ees in possession after condition broken SAID POINT BEING 594.4 FEET NORTH THER DESCRIBED ty, Arkansas. 12. The Plaintiffs seek to quiet ti- (870) 338 8030 Facsimile
shall be allowed to vote at said election, OF THE 2. Plaintiffs are all residents of
or be eligible to election to the said of- SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE Phillips County Arkansas and have an tle in them as they collectively have been
fices, provided, however, that guardians NORTHWEST ownership interest in the land that is the
duly appointed who have given bond and QUARTER (NW1/4) OF SAID SECTION POINT OF subject of this cause of action. the parties who have kept the property [email protected]
received letters of guardianship of infant 11, AND RUN 3. That all Defendants are heirs
heirs or insane persons owning lands in THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE of the late Jim C. Johnson, deceased. through the paying of taxes, cleaning of _______
said District may vote in right of their re- LINE OF THE The Plaintiff does not have current ad-
spective wards. SAID SECTION TO ITS INTERSECTION OF SECTION 11 dress for the Defendants excepting Albert the property, leasing of property, repair- INVITATION FOR BID
The polls will remain continuously open WITH THE EAST Johnson. The Defendant all previous au-
from 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. of said day. RIGHT OF WAY OF THE MISSOURI PA- WITH THE NORTH BANK OF THE thorized the Defendant Albert Johnson to ing any and all problems on the property, HELENA-WEST HELENA SCHOOL DIS-
WITNESS my hand and seal on this 22nd CIFIC RAILWAY, contract with the Plaintiff Charlie Smith
day of March, 2021. SAID RIGHT OF WAY BEING 50 FEET DRAINAGE CANAL; which is the subject of this lawsuit. The general maintenance and attending to TRICT
Neal Byrd, Sheriff Phillips County, Arkan- FROM THE last known address of the parties were
sas CENTER OF THE TRACT; THENCE SAID POINT BEING 594.4 FEET NORTH James L. Johnson resided in Chicago, any and all needs of the property. APRIL 2, 2021
______ NORTHEASTERLY Illinois. Verna Qualls resided in Berke-
ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF THE ley Illinois. Alberta Johnson resided 13. The mortgage and deed of The Helena-West Helena School District
ELECTION PROCLAMATION LINE OF SAID in Plainfield Illinois. Jim C. Johnson
By virtue of the authority vested in me by RAILROAD 660 FEET; THEN EASTER- SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE resided in Grand Rapids Michigan. Ed- trust that was executed on the property will receive bids for COVID-19 Sanitizing/
the Constitution and laws of the State of LY AT RIGHT ward Johnson resided in Grand Rapids
Arkansas, I hereby proclaim and make ANGLES TO THE CENTER LINE OF NORTHWEST Michigan. Dorothy Johnson resided in was paid and a satisfaction of lien was Deep Cleaning for the following proper-
known that an election will be held in the THE TRACT 50 Kalamazoo, Michigan. Andrew Johnson
County Clerk’s Office at Phillips County FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY QUARTER (NW1/4) OF SAID SECTION resided in Grand Rapids Michigan. Lora issued by the United States Department ties:
Courthouse, Helena, Arkansas, for the ALONG THE Johnson resided in Grand Rapids Michi-
purpose of electing one (1) Commis- EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE BEING 100 11, AND RUN gan. Tony a Johnson resided in Grand of Agriculture Farm Services Agency 1. J. F. Wahl Elementary
sioner of Cotton Belt Levee District No. 1 FEET FROM Rapids Michigan. Rickey Johnson re-
of Phillips County, Arkansas on Monday, THE CENTER LINE OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST sided in Kalamazoo, Michigan and the in 2008. Thereafter, the Plaintiffs’ have School-125 Hickory Hill Drive, Helena,
May 3, 2021. 11, WHICH Plaintiffs never had a contact address for
Said election will be held in accordance POINT BEING 521 FEET EAST OF THE LINE OF THE Eddie Johnson. continued to pay the taxes, maintain the Arkansas 72342
with the general election laws of the NORTHWEST 4. The Plaintiff, Charlie Smith
State of Arkansas, except that none but CORNER OF SAID SECTION 11; SAID SECTION TO ITS INTERSECTION entered into an agreement with Jim C. property, and pay a premium to the De-
landowners of said District and mortgag- THENCE EAST Johnson regarding the land that is the
ees in possession after condition broken 1256 FEET TO THE WEST BANK OF WITH THE EAST subject of this lawsuit. The agreement fendants. The Plaintiffs have expended 2. J. F. Wahl Eliza Miller Primary
shall be allowed to vote at said election, THE DRAINAGE was that land was about to be foreclosed
or be eligible to election to the said of- CANAL; THENCE SOUTHERLY AND RIGHT OF WAY OF THE MISSOURI PA- upon by the United States Department amounts far greater than the value of Building-125 Hickory Hill Drive, Helena,
fices, provided, however, that guardians WESTERLY of Agriculture Farm Service Agency and
duly appointed who have given bond and ALONG THE WEST AND NORTH BANK CIFIC RAILWAY, that the Plaintiff would pay the mortgage, 53.3 acres of farm land in Phillips County Arkansas 72342
received letters OF THE CANAL taxes and fee to the Defendants to en-
of guardianship of infant heirs or insane TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; CON- SAID RIGHT OF WAY BEING 50 FEET sure that the property would not be lost Arkansas. 3. Central High School (to in-
persons owning lands in TAINING 53.3 ACRES, and the Plaintiff would be the owner upon
said District may vote in right of their re- MORE OR LESS, AND BEING ALL OF FROM THE the completion of the payments. 14. Though Jim C. Johnson clude ACE Academy)-106 School Road,
spective wards. THAT PART OF THE 5. At the time of the consumma-
The polls will remain continuously open NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4) SEC- CENTER OF THE TRACT; THENCE tion of the agreement, Mr. Jim Johnson, died in 1996, there was never an estate West Helena, Arkansas 72390
from 8:00 A.M. until TION 11, TOWNSHIP deceased, could not pay for the mort-
4:30 P.M. of said day. TWO (2) SOUTH, RANGE THREE (3) NORTHEASTERLY gage, maintenance and upkeep of the opened for him. The satisfaction of lien Please prepare bids for the cost of deep
WITNESS my hand and seal on this EAST, LYING BETWEEN property and, Plaintiff, Charlie Smith was
22ndday of March, 2021. THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF THE ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY contacted to prevent the loss and the was released to Jim C. Johnson by US- cleaning each building. The bidder must
NEAL BYRD, Sheriff Phillips County, Ar- MISSOURI PACIFIC property and purchase from the family in
kansas RAILWAY. LINE OF SAID lieu of foreclosure. DA-FSA. have experience in commercial cleaning
______ PUBLICATION NOTICE –CANCELLA- 6. The Plaintiff and the Defen-
TION OF LIENS RAILROAD 660 FEET; THEN EASTER- dants renewed the agreement in 1996. At 15. Because it has been greater and sanitizing along with the required
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF The defendants, their heirs or assigns, the time, Jim C. Johnson had died and
PHILLIPS COUNTY, ARKANSAS known and unknown, and all other per- LY AT RIGHT the Plaintiff was making the mortgage than five (5) years since the death of Jim commercial equipment necessary to
PROBATE DIVISION sons claiming interest in the above-de-
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: scribed property, are ordered to appear ANGLES TO THE CENTER LINE OF C. Johnson, the parties cannot probate complete the job. The district also re-
WILLIE MANUEL, SR., DECEASED in the Court within (30) days and show
CASE NO.: 54—PR—20-95—4 cause why the title of the plaintiff, Char- THE TRACT 50 the estate of Jim C. Johnson. quires the bidder to be licensed, bonded,
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF AD- lie Smith, Jr. Tarsha Smith and Pamela
MINISTRATOR Smith, should not be confirmed. Within FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 16. The Plaintiff was told that insured, and have a current business
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF THE DE- 30 days of service of this summons on
CEDENT: you (not counting the day you received ALONG THE there was an estate and that Albert John-
366 ST. CLAIR, HELENA—WEST HEL- it) or 60 days if you are incarcerated in
ENA, AR 72390 any jail, penitentiary, or other correctional EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE BEING 100 son was the executor of the estate; how- tax license before a contract is awarded
DATE OF DEATH: September 4, 2020 facility in Arkansas, you must file with the
The undersigned was appointed Ad- clerk of this court a written answer to the FEET FROM ever, there is not estate of Jim C. John- and signed. Job references need to be
ministrator of the Estate of the above— complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
named decedent the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure. THE CENTER LINE OF SAID SECTION son that has been filed in Phillips County, included in the bid. Bidders should be
on November 13, 2020. The answer or motion must also be
All persons having claims against the served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attor- 11, WHICH Arkansas. available to begin services around the
Estate must exhibit them, duly verified, ney whose name and address are
POINT BEING 521 FEET EAST OF THE 17. The Plaintiff is unaware of all beginning of May.

NORTHWEST of the potential Defendants in this matter All bids must be submitted in a sealed en-

CORNER OF SAID SECTION 11; as merely has last contact information for velope clearly marked to show the name

THENCE EAST the Defendants based upon a note from and address of the bidder and should

1256 FEET TO THE WEST BANK OF 1996 that he received from Albert John- be received by the Helena-West Helena

THE DRAINAGE son about the heirs of the Estate of Jim School District Office at 305 Valley Drive

CANAL; THENCE SOUTHERLY AND Johnson at that time. by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021. If

WESTERLY 18. There is a cloud on the title you have any questions, please contact

ALONG THE WEST AND NORTH BANK and the plaintiffs desire to receive clear Linda English at (870) 338-4425. Bids

OF THE CANAL and marketable title.

TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; CON- 19. The Plaintiffs petition this will be opened on Wednesday, April 28,

TAINING 53.3 ACRES, court to establish clear and marketable 2021, at 12:00 noon at the district office.

MORE OR LESS, AND BEING ALL OF title to the property in them. The afore- The Helena-West Helena School District

THAT PART OF THE mentioned facts constitute a cloud upon reserves the right to reject any and all

NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4) SEC- the title of the property of the Plaintiffs, bids.

TION 11, TOWNSHIP interfere with the merchantability of their ________

TWO (2) SOUTH, RANGE THREE (3) title, and should be removed as a cloud

EAST, LYING BETWEEN on the title. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PHILLIPS
COUNTY, ARKANSAS
THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF THE 20. The Plaintiffs have paid all PROBATE DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
MISSOURI PACIFIC property taxes and no property taxes are JAMES SOUTHARD, DECEASED NO.
54-PR-2021- 41-4
RAILWAY. due on the land that is the subject of this NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Last known address of decedent: 295
WARNING ORDER cause of action. Phillips 263 Road, Poplar Grove, AR
72374.
The defendants, their heirs or assigns, 21. The property that is the sub- Date of Death: February 17, 2021.
The undersigned was appointed Execu-
known and unknown, and all other per- ject of this lawsuit is described as follows: trix of the estate of the above named de-
cedent on April 1, 2021.
sons claiming interest in the above-de- THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST All persons having claims against the
estate must exhibit them, duly verified,
scribed property, are warned to appear QUARTER (NW1/4) OF SECTION to the
undersigned within six (6) months from
in the Court within 30 days of service of ELEVEN (11), TOWNSHIP TWO (2) the date of the first publication of this no-
tice, or
this summons on you (not counting the SOUTH, RANGE THREE (3) EAST, OF they shall be forever barred and preclud-
ed from any benefit in the estate. Claims
day you received it) or 60 days if you THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, for
reye.
are incarcerated in any jail, penitentiary, PHILLIPS COUNTY ARKANSAS FUR- injury or death caused by the negligence
of the decedent shall be filed within six
or other correctional facility in Arkansas, THER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: (6)
months from the date of the first publica-
you must file with the clerk of this court a BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF IN- tion of the notice, or they shall be forever
barred
written answer to the complaint or a mo- TERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF and precluded from any benefit in such
estate.
tion under Rule 12 of the Arkansas Rules SECTION 11 WITH THE NORTH BANK This notice first published the 1st day of
April, 2021.
of Civil Procedure. OF THE DRAINAGE CANAL; SAID Carol Logan, Executçix
CHARLES E. HALBERT, JR., P.A.
The answer or motion must also be POINT BEING 594.4 FEET NORTH OF Charles E. Halbert, Jr. (92004) Attorney
for the Estate of James Southard P.O.
served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attor- THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE Box 2720 West Helena, AR 72390

ney whose name NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4) OF

and address are: SAID SECTION 11, AND RUN THENCE

ANDRE K. VALLEY NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF

Attorney at Law THE SAID SECTION TO ITS INTER-

423 Rightor Street, Suite #2 SECTION WITH THE EAST RIGHT OF

Helena-West Helena, Arkansas 72342 WAY OF THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAIL-

If you fail to respond within the applicable WAY, SAID RIGHT OF WAY BEING 50

time period, judgment by default may be FEET FROM THE CENTER OF THE

entered TRACT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY

against you for the relief demanded in the ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY

complaint. LINE OF SAID RAILROAD 660 FEET;

WITNESS my hand and seal of the Court THEN EASTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES

on this 24th day of March, 2021. TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE TRACT

CHASITY DEISCH, COURT CLERK 50 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY

Address of Clerk’s Office: ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY

CIRCUIT CLERK LINE BEING 100 FEET FROM THE

620 CHERRY STREET CENTER LINE OF SAID SECTION 11,

HELENA-WEST HELENA, AR WHICH POINT BEING 521 FEET EAST

72342 OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF

Andre K Valley SAID SECTION 11; THENCE EAST

423 Rightor Street, Suite #2 1256 FEET TO THE WEST BANK OF

Helena-West Helena, AR 72342 THE DRAINAGE CANAL; THENCE

(870) 338-6487 Telephone

(870) 338-8030 Facsimile

_______

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PHILLIPS
COUNTY, ARKANSAS
CIVIL DIVISION

CHARLIE SMITH JR., TARSHA SMITH
PAMELA SMITH
PLAINTIFFS
CASE NO. 54-cv-2021-43
VS DEFENDANTS
ALBERT JOHNSON, VERNA QUALLS,


JAMES L. JOHNSON, JIM C. JOHN-

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4B— WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021 Local The Helena World

At left, Sheriff Neal Byrd hosted a clean-up day in Elaine Saturday. James White and
young people with The Elaine Legacy Center picked up the north end of town until
trash was off each street in the neighborhood. “We are so proud of our youth. It is
hard work to pick up trash others throw down,” James White said.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021 — 1C

Adams makes transition from NWA to the Delta

Fred Conley assistant with Joe Fred Young at 1993, 1994 and 1997) and 23 con- the Arkansas Delta, specifically His father, Mike led the
Fayetteville in 1979. ference championships. McClel- Barton. Charleston Tigers football pro-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER lan coached at Barton from 1970- gram from 1983-1991, before
Adams, who graduated from 1979 and from 1981 to 2005, with “Coming to the Delta to coach moving on to Fayetteville (1996-
Michael Spencer Adams has Farmington High School, has one season at Durant, Miss., in high school football was inevi- 2002), and then to Farmington
grown up around football. It also taught and coached in that 1980. table for me, attributed mostly in 2003, leading the Cardinals
seemed inevitable that he district for the past 10 years to my dad,” Adams said. “But to the playoffs 12 times in that
would follow his father, long- said he is looking forward to the McClellan passed away after a also the allure of the Barton foot- span.
time Arkansas high school coach challenge of his first high school lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s ball program speaks for itself. It
Mike Adams, into those very head coaching position. disease. He was 79. is the most historic football pro- During his 44 years of coach-
same coaching ranks. gram in the state and it seems ing football, Mike Adams went
Adams becomes Barton’s sixth Following McClellan and pre- so right to be going to an area 60-34 at Charleston, 42-35 at Fay-
Adams, who goes by Spencer, head football coach since leg- ceding Adams at Barton were of the state where my dad took etteville and is 102-75-2 at Farm-
his middle name, is the new endary coach Frank McClellan Jim Sain, Mike Bush, Van Pas- many of his teams to play Fri- ington. He won his 200th career
head football coach at Barton, retired after 35 seasons with chal, Clark McBride and Paul day night football games. It is game last season, which was his
approved recently by the Bar- the Bears, which included eight Burkhead, who recently resigned a tradition-rich place and when 100th career win at Farmington.
ton-Lexa School Board. He will state titles and 346 victories at as head coach and as AD. I made my visit I found it to
also wear the athletic director Barton against just 58 losses. be very comfortable. I believe He ends his career with 206
title. Adams officially began his Barton can be very successful career wins overall and 106 wins
Under McClellan, the Bears on campus duties at Barton on again.” with the Cardinals. His best sea-
Adams’ father began his won eight state championships Monday, April 5.
coaching career as a volunteer (1978, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, Please see ADAMS on 2C
Adams said he was drawn to

Central High boys take team title in regional track meet

Contributed HS GIRLS HIGH JUMP -- 1.
B Womack (WHEL) 4-04.00; 2. S
HELENA WORLD Brown (FORR) 4-02.00; 3. K Mor-
row (FORR) 4-00.00;
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TEAMS
-- 1. West Helena Central High HS BOYS DISCUS THROW
School 160; 2. Palestine-Wheatley -- 1. M Rainer (BLY) 98-03; 2. J
143; 3. Blytheville High School Russell (BLY) 97-02; 3. J French
69; 4. Forrest City High School (PALW) 95-05;
68; 5. Barton High School 53;
6. Rivercrest High School 41; 7. HS GIRLS SHOT PUT -- 1.
Lee County High School 37; 8. M Murrell-Herring (MARV)
Dollarway High School 24; 9. 28-08.00; 2. B Johnson (LCHS)
Earle High School 15; 10. Brin- 28-01.00; 3. A Peals (FORR)
kley High School 8; 10. Marvell 27-10.00;
High School 8
HS BOYS TRIPLE JUMP -- 1. J
HIGH SCHOOLGIRLS TEAMS Burke (FORR) 43-00.00; 2. J Green
-- 1. Forrest City High School (FORR) 40-01.00; 3. H Hancock
109; 2. Rivercrest High School 93; (BART) 39-08.00;
3. Palestine-Wheatley 70; 4. West
Helena Central High School 42; HS BOYS POLE VAULT -- 1. J
5. Barton High School 40; 6. Brin- Weddington (PALW) 8-05.00; 2.
kley High School 37; 7. Marvell A Weddington (PALW) 8-05.00;
High School 32; 7. Dollarway
High School 32; 9. Lee County HS GIRLS 4X800 METER
High School 12; 10. Earle High RELAY -- 1. Palestine-Wheatley
School 3 HS BOYS LONG JUMP A 14:50.00;
-- 1. K Ester (WHEL) 20-00.00;
2. C Coney (LCHS) 19-09.00; 3. J HS BOYS 4X800 METER
Green (FORR) 19-03.00; RELAY -- 1. Palestine-Wheatley
A 9:41.92; 2. West Helena Cen-
HS BOYS HIGH JUMP -- 1. A tral High School A 9:59.96; 3. Lee
Jones (LCHS) 6-05.00; 2. H Han- County High School A 10:03.58;
cock (BART) 6-01.00; 3. K Ester
(WHEL) 6-00.00; HS GIRLS 100 METER HUR-
DLES -- 1. M Harrell (WHEL)
HS GIRLS DISCUS THROW -- 18.63; 2. B Vaughn (BART) 19.32;
1. C Barfield (RVRC) 69-03; 2. M 3. C Barfield (RVRC) 19.42;
Murrell-Herring (MARV) 67-03;
3. A Gurndy (DOLL) 56-05; HS BOYS 110 METER HUR-
DLES -- 1. J Burke (FORR) 17.13;
HS BOYS SHOT PUT -- 1. M 2. H Hancock (BART) 17.14; 3. W
Armstrong (WHEL) 48-05.50; 2. King (BLY) 19.14;
P Okojie (DOLL) 46-05.00; 3. J
Shell (FORR) 44-00.00; HS GIRLS 100 METER DASH
-- 1. J Brown (FORR) 13.06; 2.
HS GIRLS TRIPLE JUMP -- 1. C Phillips (BRINK) 13.89; 3. S
C Barfield (RVRC) 31-00.00; 2. S Thurman (RVRC) 13.98;
Thurman (RVRC) 29-08.00; 3. S
Futrell (FORR) 27-07.00; HS BOYS 100 METER DASH
-- 1. K Ester (WHEL) 11.34; 2.
HS GIRLS LONG JUMP -- 1. J Stovall (RVRC) 11.72; 3. A
J Brown (FORR) 15-10.50; 2. C Vaughn Jr. (BART) 11.73;
Barfield (RVRC) 15-01.00; 3. S
Thurman (RVRC) 14-07.00; HS GIRLS 4X200 METER
RELAY -- 1. Forrest City High
School A 2:10.00; 2. Brinkley

Please see CENTRAL on 2C

Barton Bears get routed by McCrory in 13-1 loss

Staff Reports Barton’s Jackson Arnold
eyes the pitch from
HELENA WORLD McCrory in last week’s
loss to the Jaguars. The
The Barton Bears (2-6) fell behind early Bears are scheduled to
and couldn’t come back in a 13-1 loss to be at home Friday against
McCrory on Thursday. the Hazen Hornets.

The Bears struggled to contain the high- Contributed Photo
powered offense of McCrory, giving up 13
runs.

The starting pitcher for the Jaguars lasted
five innings, allowing one hit and one run
while striking out nine and walking one.

Landon Holland was on the mound for
Bears. The righthander lasted three innings,
allowing nine hits and 11 runs while strik-
ing out one. Brenton Morgan threw one
inning in relief.

Jackson Arnold went 1-for-2 at the plate to
lead the Bears in hits.

McCrory tallied ten hits on the day.
McCrory was sure-handed and didn’t com-
mit a single error. McCrory stole seven
bases during the game as two players stole
more than one.

Barton lost a heartbreaker to East Poinsett
County earlier in the week by a score of 8-6.

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Desoto scores two victories to roll to 4-1 record
Terri Ann Hall Whaley, Ethan Phillips,
and Grant Dunigan. Both
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Drew Alle and Matthew
Dunigan were left on base.
The DeSoto T-Birds get
a non-conference win Head Coach Eddie Phil-
against the Lee Academy lips stated, “I’m really
(Marianna) Cougars at pleased to see our hitting
home. With both teams coming in! We are focus-
having conference games ing on cutting down on
scheduled the following errors, too.”
day, both team’s coaches
agreed on a timed game, DESOTO ADDS 18-1
followed by a B game. WIN OVER REGENTS

Starting pitcher for the The DeSoto T-Birds trav-
T-Birds was Senior Mat- eled to Oxford, MS, to play
thew Dunigan. He pitched Regents on a cloudy rainy
the top for batters and did day. The Regent baseball
not allow any runs. field is turf, which made
the damp conditions play-
The T-Birds were able.
unstoppable at bat. In
the first inning, the full Although all T-Birds
line-up batted and then were able to bat the first
started over. The T-Birds inning, only the top three
scored ten points in the batters, Nash VonKanel,
first inning. Senior Will Jace Turner, and Gibson
Whaley hit a home run Pillow, scored.
line drive which narrowly
went over the fence, that Starting pitcher for the
was called into question. T-Birds was Matthew
Although he was returned Dunigan. Regents first
to second base, the base- batter hit a homerun, but
clearing double added to this would be their only
the T-Bird enthusiasm. point scored.

The T-Birds won the All T-Bird players scored
game 10-6. Points were during the game and fin-
scored by Nash VonKanel, ished with a tremendous
Jace Turner, Gibson Pil- 18-1 district win. The
low, Nate Kendrick, Will T-Birds currently have a
4-1 record.

Central battles Palestine-Wheatley on the diamond

Contributed the Cougars may very well cerned”, Coach Dyer contin- estine-Wheatley down before on the Patriots’ baserunner.
have found themselves to be ued to reflect, “but I really like too much damage was done. Donovann Starks would close
HELENA WORLD a more cohesive, unified team. the ‘Us Against the World’ out the inning by pitching a
mentality we displayed.” KeShawn Arnett would strikeout.
At times, during the Central “We definitely faced some assist on two outs in the inning
High School Cougars’ baseball adversity, this evening, but The Patriots came out by first fielding a ground ball Three more errors were
game vs. the Palestine-Wheat- we seemed to rally around swinging in the first inning and firing over to AJ Shears at committed by the Cougars
ley Patriots, Friday, April 2, one another. We still need with a few hits, and a couple 1st base and then by receiv- in the 2nd inning, but Clay-
at the Boys and Girls Club of to mature as far as keeping errors committed by the Cou- ing an excellent throw from ton Dyer and Garrett Greene
Phillips County Field, things our composure and playing gars didn’t help matters, but the Cougars’ centerfielder, Jeff would make fundamentally
may have appeared chaotic, with a calm confidence is con- Central was able to shut Pal- Redmon, and making the tag
but out of this apparent chaos, Please see DIAMOND on 5C

CENTRAL
High School A 2:18.61; HS GIRLS 4X100 METER HS BOYS 400 METER DASH HS GIRLS 800 METER RUN Clark (BLY) 24.45;
HS BOYS 4X200 METER RELAY -- 1. Forrest City High -- 1. A Harlin (PALW) 55.21; -- 1. B Young (PALW) 3:37.62; 2. HS BOYS 3200 METER RUN
RELAY -- 1. Palestine-Wheatley School A 54.85; 2. Brinkley 2. D Lay (FORR) 56.53; 3. D O Arnold (DOLL) 3:56.01; -- 1. D Staten (WHEL) 13:13.12;
A 1:41.96; 2. Lee County High High School A 58.40; 3. Barton Franklin (BART) 58.41; HS BOYS 800 METER RUN 2. M Van Der Spuy (PALW)
School A 1:43.61; 3. Rivercrest High School 58.60; HS GIRLS 300 METER HUR- -- 1. J Miller (WHEL) 2:21.54; 2. 14:49.09; 3. J Peoples (PALW)
High School A 1:44.04; HS BOYS 4X100 METER DLES -- 1. C Barfield (RVRC) K Wright (PALW) 2:24.82; 3. D 17:41.18;
HS GIRLS 1600 METER RUN RELAY -- 1. West Helena Cen- 56.02; 2. B Vaughn (BART) Staten (WHEL) 2:29.61; HS GIRLS 4X400 METER
-- 1. K Long (PALW) 7:56.25; 2. tral High School A 46.64; 2. Bly- 59.31; 3. K Long (PALW) HS GIRLS 200 METER DASH RELAY -- 1. Palestine-Wheat-
O Arnold (DOLL) 9:30.97; 3. K theville High School A 47.25; 3. 1:03.89; -- 1. J Brown (FORR) 28.12; 2. ley A 5:47.41;
Daniels (DOLL) 10:34.79; Marvell High School A 48.71; HS BOYS 300 METER HUR- M Cowden (RVRC) 29.35; 3. K HS BOYS 4X400 METER
HS BOYS 1600 METER RUN HS GIRLS 400 METER DASH DLES -- 1. J Burke (FORR) 48.00; Smith (FORR) 29.38; RELAY -- 1. Palestine-Wheatley
-- 1. D Staten (WHEL) 5:33.61; -- 1. B Young (PALW) 1:15.00; 2. J Weddington (PALW) 48.53; HS BOYS 200 METER DASH A 3:55.44; 2. West Helena Cen-
2. D Thoman (EARL) 5:34.59; 3. 2. A Leslie (BART) 1:16.62; 3. J 3. T Townsend (BLY) 50.26; 4. J -- 1. K Ester (WHEL) 24.32; 2. tral High School A 3:59.27; 3.
A Harlin (PALW) 5:48.04; Robinson (BRINK) 1:18.31; Cole (WHEL) 51.65; J Stovall (RVRC) 24.44; 3. D Barton High School A 4:25.63

ADAMS
son in Farmington came After graduating from football because my dad in football and a knowl- Barton’s last winning so when I get there I can
in 2011 when he led the Farmington, Adams played coached football for about edge of coaching the game, football season came in hit the ground running. We
program to a Class 4A state college football for one sea- 44 years as long as I can whether it is with special 2017. Since then, the Bears want to be as prepared as
semifinals berth. son at Harding University remember,” Adams said. positions, offensive strat- have won just eight games. we can when Clarendon,
Those years for Spencer’s in Searcy, eventually grad- “I have coached just about egy and play calling.” “One of my primary goals the traditional opening
dad also included several uating from the University every position on the field Spencer Adams said as is to get every kid out for game for Barton, comes to
on field football meetings of Arkansas with a B.S.E. at some points during my a head coach his goal is to football if that is what they town.”
with Barton. and a Masters in Educa- career which has given me be well balanced on both want,” Adams said. “And As if taking over the
“My father never coached tional Leadership. Adams a good grasp of the game sides of the football. by doing that you forge reigns of a struggling Bears
teams from the Delta but I is certified to teach P.E./ whch has prepared me. “Obviously I will be in good relationships with football program wasn’t
know that he and Coach Health, has his CDL and The last five years I’ve been charge of every aspect of those kids. Getting them enough, Adams said he
McClellan had several is an accredited ARFCA calling plays.” the Barton football pro- to buy into my system and will also be involved with
encounters on the football coach. Adams served as the gram, so that being said, for them to trust me and the schools track program.
field over the years,” Spen- In high school, Adams offensive coordinator for I’m going to call the offen- along the way have a lot of “That was an option to
cer Adams said. “And it played a little bit of basket- Farmington’s senior high sive plays and I’m going fun and be successful. The go along with the football
was always amazing. He ball but mainly concentrat- football program, a posi- to have a hand with the second part of all that is, and AD positions offered
talked about it quite a bit.” ed on football and track. tion he held since 2015, defense as well,” Adams as a staff and as a team we to me and I jumped on
Having spent the past His knowledge of the after serving as the offen- added. “Part of that is just are going to work hard and it,” Adams added. “I have
nine seasons teaching and offensive side of the game sive line coach and the having really good assis- be the most fundamentally always felt that track and
coaching at Farmington as well as knowledge gar- senior high football run tants that you can trust to sound team on the field. I football go hand-in-hand.
within the junior high, nered for other positions game coordinator. do their job and do it well. know king hard and play- At Farmington, our foot-
middle and high school lends itself to play well into Prior to that position, I have already met with ing hard has always been ball off season included
programs, Adams began to his head coach position at beginning in 2011, Adams some of the athletic staff a part of Barton’s football track, which is great for
feel the tug to begin his Barton. was the head coach for but some were gone for culture. Just playing hard- speed work and agility.”
head coaching career and “I have learned a great the Farmington Middle spring break. We will all nosed football.” So about all of the Adams’
did so by seeking the Bar- deal working with Coach School’s seventh grade meet as soon as possible, Adams already has a family men who share the
ton position, a package Sam Pittman and I have football program. He was mainly to find out each oth- spring session set up as first name Michael.
deal that also included the known the Lunney’s for also the head coach for the er’s strengths and weak- well as a six-date summer “We all have Michael as
athletic director position. a while,” Adams added. Farmington high school nesses and where everyone team camps designed for our first name, Spencer
He applied for both. “On my way to the Barton track team and served in fits. Right now it is just one the Barton players. noted. “So my dad is just
“I thought it was just a interview, I actually called that capacity from 2012 big jigsaw puzzle.” “I spent Spring Break Mike, I’m Spencer, which
great opportunity to help Coach Pittman to see if he through this past season. Adams said his plans week at Barton trying to is my middle name and
me grow as a coach and as had any last minute point- “I feel like I’m self-moti- to get the Barton football take care of all the pre- my five-year-old son goes
an administrator and I look ers for me. He has been a vated especially as an ath- program back to where it season tasks without the by Tripp. That helps avoid
forward to that opportu- great resource for me.” letic professional,” Adams needs to be and should be kids being around, like a lot of confusion some-
nity as well,” Adams said. “I grew up around said. “I have experience is to walk the halls. inventory and equipment times.”

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Baylor beats Hogs, ends Arkansas NCAA run

Nate Allen 94 national championship. Arkansas closed to down guard JD Notae lived up both sides of the ball. He’s guard Davonte “Devo”
They already were Arkan- 64-60 with 7:34 left but to his SEC All-Sixth Man a facilitator for them as Davis of Jacksonville, his
CONTRIBUTING WRITER sas’ first Sweet Sixteen was outscored 17-12 the honors. Notae ignited well as just their anchor place etched in Arkansas
team since Richardson’s remainder. Monday’s comeback scor- defensively.” history with the contest-
Spotting double-digit 1995-96 Razorbacks. ing 14 points in just 14:47. ed shot with 3.1 seconds
leads to 14th-seeded Col- The Razorbacks were He would have played far Mitchell would be a left that beat Oral Roberts,
gate, sixth-seeded Texas While Arkansas’ 2020- doubly offensively handi- longer but for foul trouble. load starring by himself. 72-70 in Saturday’s Sweet
Tech and 15th-seeded Oral 2021 books close, Coach capped. Notae got called for his But then complement him Sixteen semifinal, matched
Roberts the third-seeded Scott Drew’s Big 12 cham- fourth foul at 13:58 of the with guards MaCio Notae’s team high 14 points
Arkansas Razorbacks pion Bears continue, 26-2 Moses Moody, their second half. He fouled out Teague, a game-leading 22 Monday, and tied for a
could overcome winning into Saturday’s Final Four freshman All-American 20 seconds later on a charg- points, and Jared Butler, game-high six rebounds
their first three rounds at semifinal at Lucas Oil Sta- guard and SEC All-First ing call. 14 points and five assists. with teammates ’Smith, 10
the NCAA Tournament dium against the Houston teamer and SEC New- Plusthe combined 25 bench points, and Desi Sills, also
South Regional in India- Cougars, 67-61 Midwest comer, suffered his sec- “JD offensively was phe- points from guards Adam providing a team high four
napolis. Regional championship ond consecutive offensive nomenal,” Musselman Flagler, 10 points, includ- assists off the bench and
game winners Monday struggle. Last Saturday said. “But the foul trouble ing 2 of 2 treys with three Baylor’s Tchamwa Tcha-
Spotting an 18-point night over Oregon State. shooting just 4 of 20 from … He picked up a fifth assists and four steals, and tchoua.
lead Monday night to the the field though the did way too early. We need- Matthew Mayer, seven
top-seeded Baylor Bears, “That’s a really good score 14 points during that ed him to play as many points and three steals, and Tate, huge against ORU
the Razorbacks could not team across the way, man,” 72-70 Sweet Sixteen victory minutes as he could when forward Jonathan Tcham- with a team high 22 points,
prevail. Tate said of Baylor. “But over Oral Roberts Univer- he’s playing like he was wa Tchatchoua, eight six rebounds and four
it (Arkansas’ comeback) sity, Moody scored just one tonight. Unfortunately he points and six rebounds. assists including on Davis’
They sure tried, though. just shows the resiliency first-half point Monday just picked up way too game-winner, scored 13
Coach Eric Musselman’s of this group. We almost and took just one first-half many cheap fouls.” Arkansas outrebounded Monday in his final Razor-
resilient Razorbacks, did it. We weren’t able to shot from the field. Moody the Bears, 34-29 and out- backs game. Always taking
despite a down 13-2 start tonight. We did a lot on our finished with 11 points, Foul trouble limited scored them in the paint, defeat hard, Musselman
that widened to down 12-game win streak, and mainly thanks to 7 of 8 free Davion Mitchell, one of 40-36. However Baylor said he knows he’ll reflect
29-11 at 11:01 of the first especially these three past throws as he hit but 2 of 10 three outstanding Baylor made its South Regional fondly eventually.
half, cut Baylor’s lead to games in the tournament. from the field including 0 starting guards, in Mon- living in points off turn-
46-38 at half and eventual- We just had great fight and for 4 on threes. day’s first half. overs beating Hartford, “I’m sure we’ll have time
ly to down four before fall- we were able to dig in and Wisconsin and Villanova to reflect once we get back
ing, 81-72 Monday night in get back.” What happened these But Mitchell impacted and did so against Arkan- to Northwest Arkansas,”
the NCAA Tournament’s last two games? the second half finishing sas, 21-6. Arkansas netted second-year Arkansas
Elite Eight South Regional Musselman mused on with 12 points and six just nine Baylor turnovers Coach Musselman said.
final at Lucas Oil Stadium Arkansas’ fight. “Probably just the assists against one turn- while committing 15. “But the locker room’s dis-
in Indianapolis. defense just really key- over. appointed. We came into
“I mean, the effort when ing in on him,” Mussel- “Our 15 turnovers, not this game to try to win the
“Just want to give Bay- we got down we could man said. “A major part “That, Davion Mitchell is astronomical, but 21 points game. But a phenomenal
lor a ton of credit,” Mus- have hung our heads,” of opponents’ scouting one of the fastest guys I’ve off of them, just too much season and certainly a sea-
selman said. “I thought Musselman said. “But I reports. That probably ever guarded,” Tate said. to overcome,” Musselman son in Year Two that we
they played phenomenal mean we played extremely would be what I would “He’s a tough cover. You said. can all build upon.”
tonight, especially offen- hard, but lacked some scor- contribute it to.” could tell they’re a com-
sively. I mean, our locker ing at times.” pletely different team on Arkansas freshman
room gave us all they could, Off the bench, junior
came up empty. We’ve had
a great two months. Played
at a very, very high level.
But, again just have to give
Baylor credit.”

Both Musselman and
graduate transfer point
guard Jalen Tate called
Baylor the “best team”
these Hogs faced this sea-
son.

Preseason picked sixth in
the SEC, the Razorbacks
starting three freshmen and
two graduate transfers, fin-
ish a storybook season 25-7
as the SEC runner-up to
SEC champion Alabama
and becoming Arkan-
sas’ first team advancing
to the Elite Eight since
Nolan Richardson’s 1994-
95 Razorbacks finished as
the national runner-up fol-
lowing winning the 1993-

Central and DeWitt face off on diamond after Spring Break

Contributed in the varsity game and 5-1 sive team that provided ball hit by Braylon Harvey Prior to these put-outs, unassisted out at his 3rd

HELENA WORLD in the junior varsity game. strong support for their and initiating a 6-4-3 dou- two other routine plays base position, Jalen caught

Coming off of spring Coach Dyer, however, pitcher. ble play. The Cougars just were not made by the Cou- another fly-ball in center-
break, the Central Cou- made this point, regarding KeShawn Arnett reached about got a rally started in gars’ defense that would field, and Jordan, starting
gars’ baseball squad faced his team: “I was proud of base in the 3rd inning the 4th inning after Don- have shut the Dragons’ for the first time in his var-
the Dewitt Dragons reju- how we maintained our after hitting a pop-fly ovann Starks was hit by a bats down. Garrett Greene sity baseball career, caught
venated with energy and composure throughout, into shallow centerfield pitch the first of two times would take the mound in another fly-ball in right
enthusiasm. and we did a much better that dropped between during the evening relief of Clayton in the 2nd field.
job of communicating with the Dragons’ shortstop, The second HBP occurred inning and finish the game Defensively in the junior
Unfortunately, the posi- one another in a helpful 2nd baseman, and center- in the JV game, and Gar- with 4 strikeouts. varsity game, Donovann
tive feelings the Cougars and productive way.” fielder. Arnett would be rett Greene reached 1st off Again, three hits given up Starks would pitch 2 strike-
took into the game were thrown out at 2nd though, an infield hit. Starks got by Greene in the 3 innings outs, KeShawn Arnett
not converted into a vic- The Cougars were active as Dewitt’s shortstop made picked off at 2nd base after he pitched could not have would combine with AJ
tory on the scoreboard, as with their bats in every up for his previous mis- being advanced by Greene, possibly been turned into Shears at first base for an
the Cougars fell to the inning, but Dewitt proved cue by fielding a ground and Garrett was stranded 6 more runs by the Drag- out, and Clayton Dyer
Dragons by a score of 12-0 to be a good, solid defen- at 1st base. ons, if the Cougars’ had would catch a fly-ball at

DIAMOND er, would hustle in from The game looked to be Avery Edwards would not committed at least 3 his shortstop position.
sound defensive plays centerfield to catch a fly a tighter battle after the score the Cougars’ sole run more errors in the field or Coach Dyer concluded
from their middle infield ball and throw to Clayton 1st inning, as Dyer would in the junior varsity game. given 2 more free passes
positions, and Starks Dyer for a double play, lead off with an infield After being walked, Avery via walks. his statements in saying,
would run down the and Donovann Starks hit and steal second base. would advance to 2nd and “Dewitt is a good hitting
Patriots’ baserunner, who would combine with Gar- Garrett Greene would then 3rd base off of passed On a more positive note, ball team, but if we are
had gotten too greedy rett Greene for an out at advance Clayton to 3rd balls; he was knocked in 3 other defensive high- more consistent, especially
with his lead, and toss to 2nd. base and Jalen Stayton by Garrett Green who hit lights in the varsity game defensively, we are much
Dyer who made the tag would knock him in for a hard ground ball to the were provided by KeS- more competitive in this
for the third out. The Cougars would Dragons’ third baseman. hawn Arnett, Jalen Stay- game. Fortunately, we
ton, and Jordan Covington. have a lot of ball left to be
Even with the Dewitt KeShawn would make an played.”

The Patriots continued hurt themselves again in the Cougars’ sole run of Dragons hitting a lead-
to be active with their bats the 4th inning with too the evening. off double against the Cou-
in the 3rd and 4th innings many errors commit- In the 4th inning, the gars’ starting pitcher, Clay-
and collect a few more ted, but KeShawn Arnett Cougars had 3 baserun- ton Dyer, and two bases on
hits, but this wouldn’t would once again con- ners, but Garrett Green balls being given up by the
have translated into near tribute defensively with was caught stealing and Cougars’ hurler, the Drag-
the number of runs scored an assist, along with AJ Jalen Stayton and Samari ons could’ve easily been
(13 of 20), if it hadn’t been Shears, Donovan Starks Henry were left stranded held to 1 run in the first
for the multiple errors would catch a fly ball in after they reached base inning rather than 6. Bray-
committed by the Cou- foul territory, and Clayton via base-on-balls and an lon Harvey made a catch at
gars. Dyer would pitch a strike- error committed by the his left-field position, and
Jeff Redmon, howev- out in relief of Starks. Patriots’ second baseman. Dyer pitched a strikeout.

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