Andrew Bagley HELENA WORLD Lita Moore-Johnson will be returning to the Quorum Court after a 20-vote runoff win in a rematch against incumbent District 9 Justice of the Peace L e n o r a Marshall. In a battle between two political heavyw e i g h t s who had s e r v e d t o g e t h e r before redistricting after the 2020 census forced them into the same district for the 2022 elections due to the county’s declining popul a t i o n , M ooreJ o h n s o n , of Barton, c a p t u r e d a 166-146 win over Marshall, an Elaine native. Marshall, just as she did in the primary election in March, took an early lead after the tabulations of the early vote and absentee ballots were announced. Marshall captured those voting early by a margin of 56-44 and the absentee balloting by a score of 19-9 to give her a lead of 75-53. But Marshall was only able to muster 71 votes on election day while Moore-Johnson turned out the vote with a total of 113. Moore-Johnson won every polling place on April 2, even capturing a small victory on MarRick Kennedy HELENA WORLD HWH city government saw a role reversal at its April 2 meeting as Mayor Christopher Franklin presented the city council with $93,945 in invoices from Central Arkansas Contractors. None of the spending was a u t h o r i z e d through a prior approval from the city council, and none of the work was sourced for competitive bidding. Franklin, for years serving on the HWH city council, was often vocal when prior mayors had engaged such practices. Franklin was reminded of that fact Tuesday night by Council member Don Etherly, who has also been a long standing member of the council. Franklin, for his part, said “I didn’t know. I didn’t know Marshall Staff Reports HELENA WORLD The vandal terrorizing downtown Helena with his backpack and spray cans that the Helena World has dubbed the “Graffiti Goon” struck back after coverage of the appearance of his substandard art on government buildings was in last week’s paper, hitting the Helena World building with thousands of dollars worth of damage. The damage was discovered last Thursday morning when employees arrived for work. Helena World Publisher Andrew Bagley said the timing of the strike and the fact that other buildings that were hit had comparatively minor damage made retaliation for the paper doing its job the clear motive for the criminal acts. Bagley vowed that the newspaper would not be intimidated by this apparent attempt for retribution Visit our website: www.helenaworld.org April 10, 2024 • Single copy $1.25 Volume 153 • Number 15 © 2024, Helena World Chronicle, LLC Please see CITY on 2A Please see GOON on 2A GOON STRIKES AGAIN Franklin presents $93,945 in bills, Council caves and pays Moore-Johnson defeats Marshall in rematch The vandal terrorizing downtown Helena with his backpack and spray cans that the Helena World has dubbed the “Graffiti Goon” struck back after coverage of the appearance of his substandard art on government buildings was in last week’s paper, hitting the Helena World building with thousands of dollars worth of damage. The damage was discovered last Thursday morning when employees arrived for work. Helena World Publisher Andrew Bagley said the timing of the strike and the fact that other buildings that were hit had comparatively minor damage made retaliation for the paper doing its job the clear motive for the criminal acts. Graffiti Goon hits Helena World after coverage Johnson Franklin Etherly Bagley Support Local Journalism * Subscribe Today Please see VOTE on 2A
Local The Helena World 2A — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 Kiwanis Club Subscribe Today VOTE Helena-West Helena Police Department Detective Matthew Tucker (center) was honored by the Helena-West Helena Kiwanis Club as the club’s Officer of the Quarter at its meeting last week held at Progressive Health of Helena. Tucker was chosen for his hard work and dedication to protect and serve the citizens of the city. He is shown here accepting a token of appreciation from the club from Club President Sandra Bagley (left) and HWHPD Chief Vincent Bell. Photo Courtesy of Helena-West Helena Kiwanis Club CITY Helena- W. Helena Housing Authority Waiting List will open April 15 at 8 a.m. To apply, visit www.myhousingportal.org until I saw the invoices.” However, when the vote came to pay the invoices, Etherly voted with the majority 4-2 to pay the bills. Council members Joe St. Columbia and Maxine Miller voted no. Council members LaToya Harris, Monica Davis, Kyle Miller and Etherly all voted yes, sending a mixed message on what “unauthorized spending” means in a city already struggling to pay its bills. City Clerk Sandi Ramsey reported that the city had little cash except for payroll. City Treasurer Derrick Turner was absent as he has been for many of the council meetings this year. By state law, Turner is supposed to show up and provide a financial report once a month, somethng that is not known to have happened in March or February this year. In a public release earlier this year, the HWH City Council had announced an adjusted meeting schedule to include meetings on March 12 and March 19. The March 19 meeting, however, never happened. April 2 was the first meeting since March 12. City Attorney Andre Valley also spoke to the $93.495 in invoices, saying that HWH had a procedure for spending. Valley, however, has given similar speeches over the years. No one in city government over the last two city administrations has ever been charged or proscuted for not following the city’s purchasing procedures. Franklin also presented a “State of the City” address in a letter to the city council. Curiously, the letter was not read aloud in the public meeting. It is not publicly known what Franklin said or didn’t say in describing the state of affairs in the city. In other city business: The city council heard from Helena businessman Howard Eaton regarding a proposed housing development. Eaton claimed that affordable mid-range housing was the top problem in Helena and West Helena, saying “Potential industry and employers have no housing here to place their employees. There is no inventory of housing.” At the same Eaton was looking for possible investment concessions, including tax incentives from the council, Earnest Simpson and William Gant told the council Tuesday that they were looking to develop apartments at the site of the old Westside School. The city council, however, expressed some concerns regarding Eaton’s proposed development, and they recommended that a special committee be appointed to address the issues, and then, report back to the full council within 60 days. Eaton was looking for the council to donate land, or engage in a 99-year favorable lease, for him to build. He said his team had to have control of the property. He also said his team could help in applying for certain grants. Council member Kyle Miller said he had no issues with donating the land, but he had one with the tax incentives. Miller said, “Your development paying no taxes is an issue for me.” Council member Maxine Miller said, “Us being able to collect property taxes will be a benefit for the city.” Eaton said that “Tax incentives make these properities feasible.” Eaton also said “This can be a catalyst to bring additional investiments into the community.” City Attorney Andre Valley said the City Council is in charge of real estate. Valley said, “We need a feasibility study. There are a lot of details to be covered.” Franklin asked the council, “Do you need more time?” Kyle Miller said, “This is a good oppoertunity for city, but maybe we need to have a town meeting where the public can say something.” Valley said “The city has concerns we want to flush out.” Eaton asked “What does that look like? What are we doing?” Valley said, “They want to make sure they’ve done their due dillince.” Valley suggested the council form a “housing committee.” Two items that received little public comment and no public action were water and the $3 million payment for the hospital from Progressive. No engineer or representative showed up to provide a water report, and little was said regarding the hospital payment until Ramsey asked when the city was going to get paid. Ramsey said, “They have control of the hospital.” Franklin admited he did not know the status of the payment or when the city could expect to receive it. Etherly pointed out that one-third of the year has passed, and that he has yet to see a financial report. Turner was not present at Tuesday’s meeting, and again, there was no public explanation provided for his absence. The meeting ended abuptly after Roosevelt Collins presented the council a request to purchase trucks with no action taken. shall’s home turf with a 43-40 win at Elaine and a 7-4 win at Mellwood. The bulk of Moore-Johnson’s victory margin can be traced to her home base of Barton, where she won the election day balloting handily by a 34-9 margin. The nine-member Quorum Court will look different when it convenes in January. In addition to MooreJohnson’s defeat of Marshall, Tommy Young, one of the group’s two Republicans did not seek reelection and will be replaced by Democrat Kyle Stoner in District 7. Isaac Tribune defeated incumbent C. R. Walker in District 4 during the primary in another 2022 rematch, bringing the total of new faces in the group to three, one-third of the membership of the county’s legislative body. saying, “This is clearly an attack against the Helena World for simply doing its job and is indicative of the hostility and danger that journalists face just for providing the public with reliable news about their community. One maladjusted miscreant is not going to keep us from doing this important work to continue to bring award-winning coverage of this community to our readers. Even as our historic building is decorated with a mural to the moronic, 417 York Street will stand as a beacon for the public’s right to know regardless of the danger.” The security system at the Helena World showed that the criminal mischief occurred at approximately 10 pm on the night of April 3. The wannabe street artist even took pictures at one point of his work, with what appeared to be a cellphone, presumably to document his dastardly deeds for posterity. Several other buildings were hit as well, including some businesses and City Hall. The vandal also hit several vacant properties. Bagley said the newspaper is fully cooperating with the HelenaWest Helena Police Department during the investigation. He said, “We have provided the police with statements and access to the surveillance footage that was captured by our security system. If an arrest is made, we will push for criminal prosecution to the fullest extent allowed by law and pursue all available civil penalties as well.” Those with knowledge of this matter are encouraged to contact the Helena-West Helena Police Department at 870-572-3441. GOON
The Helena World Opinions WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 — 3A Letter to the Editor I went to the city council meeting last night voluntarily to see what was happening in our community and with our money. There were very few people there who were not on the agenda and not working for the city. I would think Mayor Franklin would be happy to see someone actually attend the meeting that doesmt have a reason for being there. But what happens? Mayor Franklin chastises me during the meeting, makes passive aggressive statements directed at me during the meeting (while looking at me as he is saying it) and even brings my name up and my dog program during the meeting in a negative way... Remember I am not on the agenda and I cannot talk back because I don’t have the floor. it is NOT OK to disrespect your taxpayers and voters while conducting a public meeting. “You got a problem Miss Galloway?” Yes Mayor Franklin, I do. I am blocked from your Mayor Franklin page where I am suppose to be able to get updated news about my city. But I can’t see it or know what it going on. So I will put my concern right here. I have a problem with you Mayor Franklin overspending your budget. I have a problem with you spending without permission of the council over your spending limit. In the tune of over $95,000 last night to ONE vendor with five invoices- -no bids. And did not try to approve these invoices until after the spending. Several city council members were upset. Thank you Don Etherly and Joe St Columbia and Maxine Miller for standing up to this. And the city council voted a non compete ordinance so they could pay that bill. Why aren’t we getting BIDs and approving the cheaper bids? Why are we paying $500,000 plus just to mow our city? Remember the Mayor had mowing business before he was Mayor? Something smells here. Don’t you think it’s odd that we go from paying $18,000 per year to $530,000 per year for mowing? And no one says a word. No one cares? Did the city council approve this severe over spending? (No). And one mowing company got almost $380,000 for 2023. What about all the private lots they are cleaning up? Rental equipment costs and time spent cleaning lots? Again one contractor plus city employees are doing the work. Again no bidding was done. And no answer were given how much this actually cost and was not approved by city council. How much is this costing? I want to see real numbers. Real names of property owners and how much these property owners are getting billed. What is the line item on the 2024 budget for cleaning lots? Same with mowing? What is on that line item? Although all of us dream of a clean city. We also dream of a SAFE city. A city with no packs of dogs running the streets biting people. A city with clean running water. A city with raw sewage kept out of our woods and streets. A city with less crime where a retired school teacher can open her door without a group of kids robbing her blind at her home right in front of her and stealing her car. And this same school teacher home has been robbed three times now without a police department catching these kids. Now she won’t even stay at her home. She is too scared. She is wanting to move. This is someone who has devoted her life to teaching kids. I dream of being treated with respect by an administration who cares about ALL citizens. Mayor Franklin, I am very disappointed. If you want to berate me or disrespect me, do it in a manner in which I can defend myself and my integrity. Insulting your tax paying people during a public meeting is unacceptable. Remember if we move, so does your revenue....and the city is already broke. Leslie Galloway Helena While reading an article about the upcoming fiscal session of the Arkansas General Assembly in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette last Sunday morning, we noticed a little tidbit about the Governor’s proposed budget concerning higher education-decreases in funding for four-year and two-year institutions. According to a story done by KARK Channel 4 in Little Rock in February of this year, a study completed by Wallethub showed that Arkansas was in the bottom five for holders of four-year and two-year degrees. This is a hindrance to economic development and this trend must be reversed if Arkansas is to ever realize its full potential. So it was with much sadness and chagrin that we saw that Governor Sanders submitted a budget for the next fiscal year that cut two-year colleges by just under $1 million and 4-year colleges and universities by $1.8 million at a time when everyone knows inflation is increasing the cost of everything. This means tuition rates will have to rise, placing more burden on those who need the education the most. At a time when the state is enjoying historic surpluses, cutting back on spending for higher education is failing to have a big vision for the future of our state and its residents. While it’s true that not everyone wants or needs to go to college and we need more welders, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and truck drivers, those people get their training at two-year schools and technical colleges. And the increase for technical colleges in the next budget, which projects an over $300 million surplus, is de minimus. While schools like the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville have large endowments and deeppocketed alumni to aid with private fundraising to fill in the gaps left by state underfunding, schools like Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in Helena-West Helena, the University of Arkansas at Monticello, South Arkansas Community College in El Dorado, and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff do not. And these schools reach populations that are often priced out of the overcrowded but pristine flagship university or that need programs at the community college level that aren’t suited to a four-year university. We are glad to see that the state is finally recognizing a need to establish some funding stream to aid our colleges with facilities needs with the inclusion of a $4.5 million revolving loan fund for this purpose. But if you have examined building costs today, the amount is woefully inadequate and the solution to college funding needs isn’t more debt. It’s the establishment of a partnership program similar to the facilities partnership funding done at the K-12 level where the state takes on the portion of the cost. Slowing the growth of government spending sounds good until we look at what we aren’t funding to meet the needs and pushing those expenses onto the back of those most vulnerable, our young people trying to lay the foundation to make a go of it in life. We need more funding for higher ed to keep tuition levels down, scholarship amounts up, allow construction of better facilities and more on-campus housing. Arkansas can and should do better. Cutting Higher Ed Spending by State Shortsighted Franklin’s follies driving HWH over the cliff By Rick Kennedy Columnist If anyone ever needed proof of the City of Helena West Helena being in a complete shambles and financially rudderless, the April 2 meeting of its city council should have confirmed those fears. First, there was Mayor Christopher Franklin presenting the city council over $94,000 of apparently unbudgeted, unbid, and unapproved invoices for work on various city streets and culde sacs. Second, there apparently has been no $3 million payment presented to the city from Progressive Health for the hospital, even as Progressive has controlled the facility and the business for three months. No one in the city has publicly stated why this so, or what any of them plans to do about it. Three, there has been no City Treasurer in public sight at any of these meetings in over two months. State law says that the Treasurer must provide a public financial report once a month. If Don Etherly is to be believed, the HWH council has received none. If this is the law, then where is the Prosecuting Attorney on this matter? Where is the city attorney? And, by the way, does anyone know exactly what the financial condition of the city? Except, when City Clerk Sandi Ramsey keeps saying “We can make our payroll...” Yes, of course, we have to make sure our city officials all get paid, even as they are apparently running the city off the cliff. But of all of its blustering about spending by Franklin, especially by Etherly, Etherly then led a 4-2 vote to approve payment for the unauthorized spending. At least, Maxine Miller and Joe St. Columbia had the courage to vote no, and I don’t know what the other council members were thinking, except that they weren’t. The Council was also approached by a private businessman asking for a sweetheart land deal to build a development. Why would the city give property to an individual and his group for their personal gain? This businessman claimed that housing is the number problem in town. Maybe this gentleman, who is apparently a welloff millionaire, is not aware of issues like population decline, lack of well-paying jobs, or crime in town. Perhaps this gentleman has not read the national stories proclaiming HWH as both the “Poorest City” and “Worst City to Live in Arkansas.” We may need housing but we need well-paying jobs with benefits more. No bank in town will finance the homes for this businessman’s development if all we have are minimum wage jobs. Does this man really think anyone making $40,000 a year can afford a downpayment to buy a home right now? And, if we believe the City Clerk, then the town is near broke any way. Is this a place I would want to invest my money? The City Council needs to have everything brought to them first with cost estimates and bids submitted. Then the Council needs to make the decision as to who does the work and for how much. These days of cutting blank checks to the Mayor need to stop. A close friend of mine recently asked me if he should leave town, and I told him, “Absolutely. Get out. Things are not getting any better here.” There are too many turf wars, too little communication, too much greed and corruption, and too little in the way of any common interests any of these people have in actually improving the community or doing right by its people. I don’t know what more it is going to take, but someone needs to file a compliant with the Governor’s Office and ask her to take what ever measure necessary to dissolve this city. Helena West Helena is a rudderless ship being run by a bunch of clowns, who have demonstrated no clue about organization, finances, or priorities. There appears to be no plan in place to improve the water situation, to reign in the crime, to fix the city’s budget, or to address the city’s business climate.
Local/Religion The Helena World 4A — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 Dr. Keith Roach SPONSORED FEATURE DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, age 70, had been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in his neck, for which he would take Aleve to relieve his discomfort when needed. Just before Christmas last year, his back began hurting so much that he went to his doctor, who said to get up and move more. (We have always exercised and remained active in life, but he did slow down due to his pain.) My husband then added ibuprofen to the Aleve he was already using. His doctor said that the pain is due to osteoarthritis in his mid-back area. Apparently, there is nothing to do for it but take Extra Strength Tylenol at the recommended dose. Ibuprofen or Aleve isn’t recommended because it causes liver and kidney damage. So, we bought Tylenol, and he used this medication instead of his usual. But his pain only got worse. So, this morning, he switched back to Aleve and ibuprofen. It is what helped before and is helping again now. In addition, he is using a drug-free Aleve Direct Therapy pad that uses waveform technology. He also uses Icy Hot pain relief cream and a heating pad. These reduce his pain, but his back continues to hurt since before the holidays. Our question is, should he use Aleve and ibuprofen instead of the Tylenol that doesn’t seem to help? He has actually used Aleve for a very long time. He just had his blood tested, and the doctor said his liver and kidneys are good. Is there anything more we can do to relieve his osteoarthritic pain? It is hard to see my husband in so much discomfort when he was previously a very active, pain-free man. -- S.F.A. ANSWER: Osteoarthritis in the neck is a common and painful condition, and there are not always good treatment options. In terms of medicine, anti-inflammatory medicines, like Aleve or ibuprofen (Advil and many other brands), can be very helpful for some people. However, taking both doesn’t improve pain relief. It does increase the risk of toxicity, so he should never take two anti-inflammatory medicines -- choose just one. Tylenol helps some people, but in my experience, most people do better with antiinflammatories instead of Tylenol. Tylenol does have a smaller risk of side effects. In addition to liver and kidney problems, Aleve and similar medicines can cause stomach problems, ranging from mild upset to life-threatening ulcers; though, this is uncommon with over-the-counter doses. I often recommend a trial of Tylenol to see if it is as good as the anti-inflammatories. Since it’s not for your husband, he should tell his doctor this, and it seems reasonable for him to go back to taking Aleve alone. However, I can’t tell you to disregard his physician’s advice. Some people benefit from Tylenol on top of Aleve. Beyond pain medicines, the Aleve Direct Therapy pad uses electricity to relieve pain without medicine. It’s fine to combine this therapy with medicines. Creams -- whether they are anti-inflammatory, menthol and camphor, or topical anesthetics -- provide some relief, but they tend to be better on the hands, wrists and knees than the neck. Though, they still may be worth trying in combination with medicines. In more severe cases, injections can be used before considering surgery. ***** This Sponsorship is available now. To see your name or business here, call Andrew Bagley at the Helena World. Constant Aleve, Ibuprofen consumption can cause damage * A topcoat a day keeps the manicurist away! Revive your polish by giving the ends a quick coat of clear topcoat daily to extend the life of your manicure. * “I like to cut out and save comic strips. I used to put them in photo albums with the plastic sleeves, but the pages were a little small. Now I use scrapbook pages, which are much wider. I just glue them to a coordinating color paper. 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Look for ingredients like shea butter or the words “ultra-moisturizing” and “added emollients.” ***** This Sponsorship is available now. To see your name or business here, call Andrew Bagley at the Helena World. Walk in the Light with a Total Eclipse of Grace Sandra Bagley RELIGION COLUMNIST If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. (1 John 1:6-7) As we marveled this week, a rare total solar eclipse graced the skies of North America – an event not witnessed in the United States for seven years, and one that astronomers predict will not recur here for another two decades. This awe-inspiring astronomical phenomenon unfolds when the moon aligns perfectly between the Earth and the sun, momentarily hiding the sun’s radiant brilliance and casting its shadow upon our planet’s surface. While total solar eclipses happen globally approximately every 18 months, and typically last only a few minutes, their fleeting nature creates unparalleled excitement to each occurrence. As millions of eyes turned skyward in anticipation, eager to witness the rare alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth, this year’s event surpassed even the most popular cultural spectacles, such as Taylor Swift’s sold-out concert tour or the fervor of the March Madness basketball tournament. Eclipse-chasers, or people who seek out eclipses, are drawn to this phenomenon because of how unique it is, how infrequently it happens, and the wonder it inspires. As the moon begins its graceful transit across the face of the sun, observers on Earth witness a gradual dimming of daylight. Wearing specialized glasses, they look forward to the spellbinding “diamond ring effect,” which occurs just before totality. Here, a small sliver of sunlight remains visible, resembling a radiant diamond ring against the backdrop of the moon’s shadow. Once the moon completely covers the sun, totality begins. The scene is mind-boggling: day turns to night, stars and planets appear, the sun’s atmosphere shimmers, and a 360-degree sunrise surrounds you. As the moon continues its journey across the sun, daylight gradually returns, and the landscape brightens once again. During a total eclipse, the moon stands between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun’s radiant glow. Similarly, sin acts as a barrier between us and God, disrupting our communion with Him and casting a shadow over our souls. Let us turn our hearts and minds to the wisdom found in the first letter of John, which reminds us of the importance of walking in the light of Christ. CLARITY OF CHARACTER (1 John 1:5) – John’s words echo with unmistakable clarity as he emphasizes, “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.” Here, John captures the essence of divine purity and truth by declaring that God is synonymous with light. Light represents all that is good, pure, and reliable, completely free of any shadow of darkness. Genesis 1:3 vividly portrays God’s own expression of His nature and will as He commanded, “Let there be light.” Furthermore, Jesus Himself proclaimed, “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12). Just as a solar eclipse momentarily obscures the brilliance of day, sin casts a shadow over our lives, blocking the radiant light of God’s presence. RADIANCE OF RELATIONSHIP (1 John 1:6) – In stark contrast to the deceitful darkness, John redirects our gaze towards the radiant fellowship with God and one another. He admonishes, “If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.” To claim that we know God and belong to Him but persist in living contrary to His ways is hypocritical. In fact, John says that we are lying where we claim to have a relationship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness. Darkness and light are incompatible. Just as the sun’s brilliance pierces through the darkness during a total solar eclipse, so too does Christ’s light illuminate our relationships, drawing us closer to God and one another and exposing any falsehoods we harbor. TRANSFORMATION OF TRANSPARENCY (1 John 1:7) – As we embark on the journey of walking in the light of Christ, John assures us, “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.” In the light of God’s truth, sin finds no refuge. John assures us, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Confession and repentance become the conduits through which our hearts are laid bare before the Lord, leading to forgiveness and spiritual renewal. Like the moon revealing its true nature during a solar eclipse, our confession unveils our souls before the cleansing light of Christ, allowing His grace to purify us. Let us heed the call to walk in the light of Christ, embracing the total eclipse of grace that purifies and transforms us. As we journey forward, may the words of the hymn echo in our hearts: “Walk in the light, beautiful light; Come where the dewdrops of mercy are bright. Shine all around us by day and by night, Jesus, the Light of the world.” Rev. Sandra Bagley is an Associate Minister at New Haven Missionary Baptist Church, and an awardwinning columnist. Readers may send feedback to [email protected]. Sandra Bagley
The Helena World Church WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 — 5A Trenton Baptist Church St. Peter MB Church For more information on a sponsorship of this church directory Please contact Wally Burchett at: Wally@ burchettmedia.com or call 910-528-0244 ASSEMBLY OF GOD FIRST Assembly of God 1807 Stringtown Rd. Pastor Dwight Miner 338-3882 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m. Hope Church 417 E. Baldwin Pastor Qway Duvall 501-655-0359 Worship Service Sundays 10:45 BAPTIST Asbury M.B. Church Wallace St. Marvell Rev. Leroy Williams Min., Rev. Gray Asst. S.S 9:30, M.W. 11:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sundays Bible Study Wed. 6:00 Harmony M.B. Church 801 Airport Road Fred Garrison, Min. 572-9342 S.S. 10 A.M. W.S. 11am & 5pm Wed 7pm Beautiful Zion Miss. Baptist 218 Ponotoc 338-3977 Danny Robinson, Min., S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. Beulah Missionary Baptist Onieda - Robert L. Goldsberry, Min S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. County Line Baptist P.O. Box 273, Marvell, AR 72366 Nate Lawerence, Min., 829-3260 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Elaine Baptist Church 200 Main St. Elaine Luke Watson/Pastor., 870-827-3469 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6p.m. Wed. 7:00 p.m. First Baptist M.B. Church Comer of Miller & Walnut St., Helena, 338-8652, Derrick L. Hughes, Pastor S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. First Baptist Ward St., Marvell S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Randy Williams, Pastor W.S. 11:30 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Every Sundays First Missionary Baptist Church 125 N. Coanza Von Daniels, Min., 870-228-5007 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Fourth Street Baptist B.MA Pastor: Lance Madden SS, 10am; WS, 11am &6pm Wed.- Adult Bible Study/ Children/Youth Classes 6pm Fountain Head M.B. Baptist Willis DR Marvell Pastor Vincent Bell. 870-829-2558 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; M.W. 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 1st & 3rd Sundays 6:00 p.m. Galilee Missionary Baptist206 Adams 338-3024 S.S. 9:30 a.m. Pastor Jessie King Greater First Miss. Baptist Comer of Sam and Bonanza St. Arthur Hughes, Min. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday Lambrook Baptist 827-3918 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Lexa Baptist 213 Cedar St. Pastor: Nathan Perry 572-6533 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Morning Grove Missi. Baptist Hwy 44 - Elder Robert Davi, Pastor, 572-0667 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 12:00 noon every Sun. Bible Class every Tues. Morning Star Baptist 885 S. Biscoe 338-6727 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sun Rev. Larry Edwards, Pastor Mount Oliver Miss. Baptist Onieda - Moses Tillman Sr., Min. S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 12 Noon every 2nd Sun. Mount Tabor Miss. Baptist 1160 Holly & Adams Streets S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun. Tues. 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tues. New Haven Missionary Baptist Rev. Rodney D. Corbin, Pastor 404 W Street West Helena, AR 72390 S.S. 9:30 a.m.- W.S. 11:00 a.m. - Prayer, Mon. 6 p.m., B.S., Wed. 7 p.m. Ph. 870.572.6314 New Hope Missionary Baptist Jackson & Holly • Billy G. Williams, Min., 338-9095 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 6 p.m. New Light Baptist 522 Arkansas Andre K. Valley, Min., 338-8677 S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 pm Wednesday New Zion Missionary Baptist - 225 Plaza L.A. Gamble, Min., 572-2159 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. 2nd & 3rd Sun. B.S. 2nd Wed. Pleasant Grove Miss. Baptist Hwy. 316 Kenion Williams, Min. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. Salem M.B.Church - Hwy. 44 So. S.S. 10:00 a.m. W.S. 11:00 am. 1st & 3rd Sunday Paster Randy Williams, Sr. St.John Missionary BaptistPerry ext., Helena S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Rev. Walter Debro Jr- Pastor St. John M.B. Church Perry Ext., Helena, AR Rev. Walter Debro Jr., Pastor Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:00 A.M. Each Sunday St. Joseph Missionary Baptist - Postelle S.S. 10 am.: W.S. 11:30 am. Wed. 6 p.m. Spring Lake Missionary Baptist S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Rev. Garland Lee Restoration Outreach Center Int. and Non-Denominational Worship Service Sundays at 11:00 a.m. ICTC (I Can Through Christ) Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. I am the Sr Pastor Matthew McKing Sr. First St. Paul Missionary Baptist 3182 Phillips Rd. 300 Billy Ward, Minister 572-2870 S.S. 10:00 am; W.S. 11:30 every Sunday Bible Class 7:00 pm - Wednesday St. Paul Missionary Baptist Corner of Walnut & Adam St. -Amos Newell, Min., S.S. 9:45 am.: W.S. 11 p.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m.-Tuesday St. Peter Missionary Baptist Old LR Road - Devin Brown, Min., 338-7164 S.S. 9:30 am.: W.S. 11:30 a.m. Bible Study: 6:00pm Wednesday followed with every choir rehearsal Second Baptist SBC 3rd & Baldwin St. Mike Collins, Senior Pastor., 572-3264 S.S. 9:00 a.m.: W.S. 10:00 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. Second Baptist - Park & Hernando St. Jarvis Smith, Min., 572-9647 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. NS. Sun., 6:30 p.m., BC., Tues. 5:00 p.m., Every 1st. Sat., Mo. Mus. 7:30 p.m. Second Baptist Church Lexa - 113 Mapl & Maine St 572-1525 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; M.W. 11:30 a.m.; Bible Study (First & Third Wednesdays) at 6 p.m. Silver Cloud 206 Riverview James L. Williams, Pastor 338-6822 Sunday School 9:30 , Morning worship 11:00 am, Wednesday night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Trenton Baptist Pastor: Brother Mike Shelley S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Truevine Missionary Baptist 415 W. Garland Dr. Pastor: TBA S.S. 9:30 a.m.; 1st and 3rd Sundays 11 a.m. Wed. Bible Class 6 p.m. Tucker Grove MB PC Road 115 Marvell, AR S.S. 9:30 am W.S. 11:00 am Rev. Earnest Womack Jr.- Pastor Mt Shelly MB Church Marvell Arkansas Pastor Vincent Bell West Acre Baptist Church S.S. 9:45 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m. Pray meeting Wed. 7:00 p.m. West Helena Baptist 702 Plaza St. S.S. 9:30 a.m.: W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. Zion Hill Baptist - 1108 Pecan St. 338-3712 Leroy Harper Sr., Min., S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday Zion Travelers Mis. Baptist Rev. Austin D. Hill SR Pastor 32610 HWY 44 Mellwood, AR 72367 S.S. 10:30am W.S. 11:30am CATHOLIC St. Mary’s Catholic 123 Columbia 338-6990 - Sun. Mass: 10 a.m. CHRISTIAN First Christian Carruth St. - Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. S.S. 10 a.m.: W.S. 11 a.m.; E.S. 5 p.m. Bible Study: Wed. 6:30 p.m CHURCH OF CHRIST Hicks United Church of Christ Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 9:00 a.m. Twin City Church of Christ Larry R Scott, Rev., 572-1215 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Southland Church of Christ Bro. Derek Wilson, Minister 5625 Hwy 242 West I Lexa, AR 72355 S.S. 10am - W.S. 1 lam 572-2240 CHURCH OF GOD Church of God - 1736 Hwy 49 Gene Rutledge, Min., 572-2099 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy 210N.9TH Pastor: Doris Smith, 572-7587 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m. Elaine Church of God Dan Wessell, Pastor S.S. 10:00 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m. Living Water Ministry 227 N. 8th St. West Helena Judy Carter, Pastor 572-5327 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 11 am & 6 pm. Wed. Bible Study: 7 p.m. New Beginning Church South Seven Audie Richardson Sr., - Pastor CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Christ TempleFranklin & Jefferson, Helena Supt. Alex J. Smith, Pastor; Min. Abram Johnson, Pulpit Chairman; SS 9:00 am, MS 10:30 am, YPWW 5:00 pm. Evening Service 6:00 pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible Band 7:00 pm, Holy Communion-Third Sundays Greater Powerhouse/Adams Temple 519 Plaza Street - Alex J. Smith, Min. First Lady-Clinton Smith S.S. 9:30 am.; W.S. 12 Noon, Tlies. Thurs, Fit, Nightly 7:30 pm St. Luke COGIC Elaine, Robert Tackett, Min. - S.S. 9:30 a.m. W.S. 11 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun Upper Room Pentecostal COGIC Jalen Phillips, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 am. Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 pm. 870-995-5128 Power House COGIC - 2nd St Kim Smith, Min., 572-9901 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Tues. 7:30 p.m. Watson Temple Church of God Hwy 49, Lexa Tues. Bible Study 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fri. Regular Services 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sim. S.S. 9:30 to 10:30 Regular Services 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. Evening Services: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. EPISCOPAL St. John Episcopal Perry & Pecan St. Rev. Ray Brown, 338-8115 W.S. 10:30 a.m„ S.S. 9:00 a.m. Allen Temple A.M.E. - 120 S. Ashlar SS 9:30 am -10:45 am Worship: 11:00 am Each Sunday Pastor T.B. Lamb METHODIST Carter Chapel AME 419 Columbia Deborah Senter, Pastor S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Elaine United Methodist Pastor William Joe Head W.S. 9:00 am. First United Methodist in Helena 502 Porter 338-7418 Rev. Buddy Hamner S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. Lexa United Methodist Pastor: Kenneth Lee - Cedar - S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m. Marvell United Methodist Pastor: Kenneth Lee - Hwy. 49 S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Pettis Memorial CMJZ. 121 Coranza 572-5046 Pastor William C. Gant S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 5 p.m. Sun. CYF: 5 p.m. Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Center & Wallace St., Marvell W. Simmons, Min., 338-8651 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. West Helena United Methodist - 109 N. 6th St. 572-2559 Pastor William Joe Head S.S. 9:30 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. PENTECOSTAL Pentecostal Porter Kenneth D. Harman, Pastor S.S. 10 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Apostolic Life Center Church 1335 Hwy 49, Marvell, AR Pastor Bishop S. R. Jackson S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m. Bible Study Thurs 7:30 p.m. Pentecostal Church of Holiness 52 ST. Francis Glenn Jackson, Min., 388-8974 S.S. 10 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. United 7TH DAY ADVENTIST Seventh Day Adventist Church Hwy. 49, Bill Neptune, Min. -W.S. Sat 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Pastor Jeny Kenyon, 572-9141 Faith Lutheran Church 4525 North Washington Forrest City, AR 72335 Earl D. Burhhart, Deacon OTHER Greater Miracle Temple - 228 No. 2nd St Bro. Willie Manuel, Min. S.S. 9:30; W.S. 11:00 Tuesday Bible Study 7:30-9:00 p.m. Gods House “A Safe Place to Come To” Outreach Ministries, Inc. - Pastor: Elder Robert Davis 9th Street & Plaza 815 Plaza Street West Helena AR 72390 870-753-4050 870-995-3533 mobile Church Services Every Sunday: S.S. 9:30 am Morning Worship: 11:00 am Every Tuesday even. Bible Teachings 6:00 pm Every 2nd & 4th Sunday after service Lords Supper Free Food Pantry schedule: 1st Tuesday & 3rd Tuesday Call Pastor 870-572-0667 NON-DENOMINATIONAL Faith Outreach Church - 1430 Springdale Rd. Jim D. 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The Helena World Local WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 — 7A Barton’s Carpino signs with Lyon College Jesalyn Carpino (center) celebrates signing with Lyon College with her family recently in a signing ceremony held on the BHS Campus in the Kirkland Multipurpose Facility. She is shown here with (from left): her brother Creed Carpino, her Mother and Coach Chastan Carpino, her Father and BHS Principal Scott Carpino, and her sister Calie Carpino. Lyon, a Batesville institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, is a member of NCAA Division III and competes in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Photo Submitted Staff Reports HELENA WORLD Barton High School Senior Jesalyn Carpino recently signed to play volleyball at Lyon College in Batesville in a signing ceremony held at the Kirkland Multipurpose facility on the BHS campus. Carpino has had a long and decorated career in the sport, playing for traveling volleyball programs based in Jonesboro and Memphis in addition to her years playing for the Lady Bears. Carpino has been an all-conference standout every year since 8th grade and was selected as an all-state player three times. She was named the top player in the 2A-6 conference this season as she led Barton to its third consecutive appearance in the state tournament and its best regular season record in school history. Carpino is also a dedicated student with a 4.0 GPA in spite of substantial travel during the volleyball season with late nights, early mornings and missed class. Her academic excellence is also signified by her acceptance to Lyon, which is academically exclusive and has an acceptance rate of just 17%. Barton Volleyball Coach Chastan Carpino said Jesalyn will be successful at the next level for the Scots. She said, “Jes will fit right in with her work ethic and drive. She is pursuing a pre-pharmacy degree and wants to pursue a career as a compounding pharmacist… She will be missed by our team because she makes her teammates better and the younger players looked up to her.” Jesalyn led the team for the in serve receive percentage, service aces, and digs for the past three years. She will conclude her high school career on May 5 and the NEA Queens of the Hardwood All-Star game in Jonesboro.” Chastan Carpino has been selected to be one of the assistant coaches for the event as well. Terri Ann Hall CONTRIBUTING WRITER Marvell Academy had three Lady Eagles selected as MAIS basketball AllStars. Mabry Hall, Ella Hindsley, and Reese Schaffhauser represented their school in the All-Star games in Jackson, MS. Being chosen as an All-Star is a prestigious honor. All three had quality minutes on the court during the game and also scored during the AllStar game on Friday, March 1st. Family, friends, and their coaches attended the game to cheer them on! As a Lady Eagle, Mabry has played basketball for 10 years, beginning in pee wee. For the Lady Eagles, she proudly wore #15, and on the Blue All-Star Team, she wore #35. This season, she was selected for the District 1-2A All-Tournament Team and the North AA All-Tournament Teams. Mabry played 2nd base for the Lady Eagle softball team, where they earned the District and North State Championship, and were runner-up at State this year. She represented MA as a MAIS All-Star and was also selected to the AllMAIS Softball team. She is also a cheerleader for the school. Mabry is a member of the FCA, President of the Interact Club, Vice President of the National Honor Society and Senior Class, and is the Student Council Treasurer. Mabry plans to attend the University of Arkansas in the Fall. Mabry is the daughter of Mark and Holly Hall of Marvell. Ella played her 6th season as a post for the Lady Eagles this season. For the Lady Eagles, she wore #40 and wore this again while representing the White AllStar Team. This season, she was selected for the basketball District 1-2A AllTournament Team and the North AA All-Tournament Team. She has played softball for seven seasons with the Lady Eagles, and this year she helped her team win District and North State Championships, with a State Runner-up finish. Ella was a MAIS AllStar in softball as well. She is also a Marvell Academy cheerleader. Ella serves as the Secretary of the National Honor Society, Vice President and Community Project Manager of the Interact Club, and an FCA Co-Captain. She plans to attend Mississippi State in the Fall. Ella is the daughter of Jim and Jessica Hindsley of Marvell. Reese is finishing up her 10th season for the Lady Eagle basketball team, including her pee wee years. He wore #11 for the Lady Eagles and #12 on the Blue All-Star Team. Reese has been a member of the Lady Eagle softball team for 6 years, where this year she helped her team bring home a District and North State Championship, and State Runner-up title. Reese has been a cheerleader for 9 years, serving this year as captain of the squad. Reese’s activities include serving as President of the National Honor Society, Student Council Vice President, Secretary of her Senior class, Interact Club Treasurer, and FCA Co-Captain. She plans to attend the University of Arkansas in the Fall. Reese is the daughter of Curtis and Jennifer Schaffhauser of Marvell. The Lady Eagles basketball team were the 2024 MAIS District 1-AA Champions and the 2024 MAIS North AA Regional Champions. The finished third place in the State AA Tournament. In the Overall Tournament, they defeated a local rival and the State AAA Championship team, the DeSoto Lady T-Birds. In the Elite Eight round, the Lady Eagles were defeated by the #2 Class 6A school, Madison-Ridgeland Academy (who finished in second place). The Lady Eagles were the only Class 2A or 3A school to win a game in the Overall Tournament. The Lady Eagles are coached by Cathy Wilson and her assistant, Martin Rawls. Marvell Academy has three selected for MAIS All-Star Basketball Obits
8A — WEDNESDAY, APRIL10, 2024 Local The Helena World City of Helena West Helena Desoto Jr. Girls Track Staff Reports HELNEA WORLD A twenty-six year old utility worker was accidentally shocked and hospitalized while working on Hernando Street last Thursday. According to a report obtained from the Helena-West Helena Police Department, witness Levi Miles stated that he and Nathan Chappell arrived in the 200 block of Hernando Street to work on a utility pole. After doing prep work to drop some steel, Chappell dropped the steel and contact was made with an area that was live, shocking Chappel and starting a fire. Miles told police he dragged Chappell away from the fire, called 911 and started CPR. When police arrived, Pafford EMS and the Helena-West Helena Fire Department were already on the scene and Chappell was unresponsive. Firefighters used an AED in an attempt to revive Chappell who was transported to Progressive Health of Helena for further treatment. He was subsequently sent to Regional One in Memphis. Utility Worker Shocked in Work Accident The City of Helena-West Helena recently completed dirt work at the “West Area” Tank behind J F Wahl School that serves customers of the Helena Water and Sewer Utility. City officials said that they will continue to monitor this site for erosion and conduct more frequent checks of the area near the tank, where substantial erosion was discovered that threatened the stability of the structure. City engineers have reported that the stability of the pillars is sound and that no permanent damage resulted. Photo Courtesy of City of Helena-West Helena The DeSoto School Junior Girls track team placed first at the Lee Academy Classic held on April 3, 2024, at Lee Academy-Mississippi. The Lady T-Birds competed in Division 1 against Carroll Academy, Lee Academy-MS, Oak Hill Academy, Magnolia Heights School, and North Delta School. The Junior Lady T-Birds won with 100 points. They scored first place in ten of the seventeen events they competed in. Taekwondo In a recent Taekwondo Tournament, Noah Bennett and Isaiah Bennett competed. Noah, a yellow belt, won second place on form and third place on sparring. Isaiah, a brown belt, won third place on forms and second place on sparring. Noah and Isaiah have been in the Taekwondo class at PCCUA since 2016. They are pictured with instructors Mr. Schaffhauser and Mr. Moss. Taekwondo, (or Tae Kwon Do), is a martial art that originated in Korea. It is one of the oldest forms of martial arts, spanning over 2,000 years. It is considered to be an art of self-defense and discipline. New Haven MBC New Haven Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Rodney Corbin works on the car of Helena-West Helena School Board Secretary Loistyne Burrell during the church’s car wash this past Saturday. The church is in the midst of a campaign to pay off its building debt and proceeds from the wash are going to that effort. The church’s membership received some valued assistance from the Helena-West Helena Fire Department who helped them to move cars off the lot more expeditiously. Photo Submitted Desoto Sr. Girls Track The DeSoto School Senior Girls track team placed first at the Lee Academy Classic held on April 3, 2024, at Lee Academy-Mississippi. The Lady T-Birds competed in Division 1 against Strayhorn High School, Carroll Academy, Lee Academy-MS, Oak Hill Academy, Magnolia Heights School, and North Delta School. The Varsity Lady T-Birds won with 103 points. They scored first place in ten of the seventeen events they competed in. Desoto Sr. Boys Track The DeSoto School Senior Boys track team placed first at the Lee Academy Classic held on April 3, 2024, at Lee Academy-Mississippi. The T-Birds competed in Division 1 against Strayhorn High School, Carroll Academy, Lee Academy-MS, Oak Hill Academy, Magnolia Heights School, and North Delta School. The Varsity T-Birds won with 66 points. They scored first place in six of the fourteen events they competed in. The Junior High Boys track team placed second behind Lee Academy-MS. The Junior High T-Birds scored 65 points at the meet.
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10A — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 Local The Helena World Thank you for reading this edition of the Helena World Desoto Academic Honors Staff Reports HELENA WORLD As the Family & Youth Enrichment Network’s (FYEN) People for Tobacco-Free Communities Project (PTCP) and Its partners continue efforts in support of stronger restrictions on tobacco products in the State of Arkansas, this month we are highlighting one of our veteran youth volunteers, Nathan Douglas. Nathan has been a member of our YATU (Youth Against Tobacco Use) group since the ripe old age 7. Over the years, Nathan has distributed anti-tobacco informational brochures, flyers, and presented musical skits to peers that he and the YATU group created, as well as advocated for and gathered antitobacco petition signatures that led to the city of Helena-West Helena raising the age of tobacco from 18 to 21. Helena was the first town in Arkansas, and the first in the southern United States, to accomplish this. Soon After, the State of Arkansas followed. With many local jurisdictions throughout the country having enacted the Tobacco 21 law, it soon became a national policy. Nathan appeared in his first TV anti--tobacco promotional with NBA Point Guard Mike Conley at age 7. He has been the radio voice and billboard face for FYEN’s PTCP media campaigns since he was 9 years of age. Now-- soon to be 17-- he continues to raise awareness about the dangers of youth tobacco use, vaping, flavored tobacco products, and the importance of enacting stronger tobacco laws in Arkansas to reduce youth initiation, prevent addiction and chronic tobacco-related health diseases. Douglas is a Junior at Central High School. He is the grandson of Adrienne Corbin and Joann Bateman. He is considering the University of Central Arkansas, Henderson State and Ouachita Baptist for his higher education options. Local student leads fight against smoking Headmaster’s List - All A’s: 3rd Grade Gunner Griffith Ehab Issa Douglas Pryor Nash Wyant 4th Grade Carolyne Griffin Riley Kate Haas Bristol Reed Mikaela Reed Violet Wood Dallas Young 5th Grade Salsabeel Asad Stone Mitchell Bradley Pryor Cutter Yates 6th Grade Sara Cate Bryant Hailee Hallman 7th Grade Morgan Allen Vincent Chen Aubrie Jones 8th Grade Zeina Asad Eli Pryor Molly Wood 9th Grade Katherine Pillow Carson Wood 10th Grade Emory Barnes Holden Harmon Kirkley Ann Rawls Jenna Reed Riley Vondran 11th Grade Charly Allen Carsyn Gore Mollie Lewis Allie Reynolds Emily Saia 12th Grade Anslee Barnes Carter Gore Harmonee Griffin Mary Pillow Claudia Pittman Jenkins Ruth A & B Honor Roll 3rd Grade Vira Patel Daniel Pickle Natalee Spakes Gracelyn St. John Alyson Watson Austin Wooten Chase Young Evan Zuniga 4th Grade Bryson Byrd Haven Blair Moore Collin Wyssbrod 5th Grade Huff Barnes Casey Cannon Ghaida Hussein Madi O’Bryant Beck Phillips Aidan Viner Maddox Wiggins 6th Grade Hadlee Butler Tanner Griffin Tripp Griffin Sam Helton Kaylen Moneymaker Landen Treat 7th Grade Obayda Asad Madi Wiggins Reid Worstell 8th Grade Caleb Lederman Febo Ledesma Addison Mayville Payslee Mckaskle Andersyn Watson 9th Grade Jackson Jaco Ava Allen Loveless Blane Smith Maddox Young 10th Grade Olivia Rawlings 11th Grade Raelynn Darby Kelsey Gregory Maddie O’Briant Eli Pillow Merrie Leigh Taylor Ann Marie VonKanel 12th Grade Luke Pryor Hannah Reynolds Jaycee Worstell
The Helena World Legals/Classifieds WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 — 11A ELECTION PROCLAMATION By the virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, I hereby proclaim and make known that an election will be held in the County Clerk’s Office at the Phillips County Courthouse, Helena, Arkansas, for electing three (3) commissioners of the Helena Improvement District of Helena, Phillips County, Arkansas, on Monday, May 1st, 2023. Said election will be held in accordance with the general election laws of the State of Arkansas, except that none but landowners of said District and mortgagees in possession after condition broken shall be allowed to vote at said election, or be eligible to election to the said offices, provided, however, that guardians duly appointed who have given bond and received letters of guardianship of infant heirs or insane persons owning lands in said District may vote in right of their respective wards. The polls will remain continuously open from 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. of said day. WITNESS my hand and seal on this 1st day of April, 2023. Neal Byrd, Phillips County Sheriff IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PHILLIPS COUNTY, ARKANSAS DISCOVER BANK PLAINTIFF vs. CASE NO. 54CV-23-116 RANDY DAVENPORT aka RANDALL L DAVENPORT JR DEFENDANT WARNING ORDER The Defendant, RANDY DAVENPORT aka RANDALL L DAVENPORT JR, is hereby warned to appear in this Court within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication of this Order – or sixty (60) days if you are incarcerated in any jail, penitentiary, or other correctional facility in Arkansas - and answer the Complaint filed against him by the Plaintiff. Failure to file a written answer within thirty (30) days – or sixty (60) days if you are incarcerated in any jail, penitentiary, or other correctional facility in Arkansas - may result in an entry of judgment by default against you or otherwise bar you from answering or asserting any defense you have. WITNESS my hand and seal as Clerk of the CIRCUIT Court of PHILLIPS County, State of Arkansas, this 8 day of FEBRUARY 2024. TAMEKIA L FRANKLIN CIRCUIT CLERK Stephen L. Bruce, Ark Bar #2009103 Leah K. Clark, Ark Bar #2021287 Brett M. Harris, ABA #2022046 Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 808, Edmond OK 73083-0808 (405)330-4110 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PHILLIPS COUNTY, ARKANSAS DISCOVER BANK PLAINTIFF vs. CASE NO. 54CV-23-211 DEWHITT GIVENS JR DEFENDANT WARNING ORDER The Defendant, DEWHITT GIVENS JR, is hereby warned to appear in this Court within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication of this Order – or sixty (60) days if you are incarcerated in any jail, penitentiary, or other correctional facility in Arkansas - and answer the Complaint filed against himher by the Plaintiff. Failure to file a written answer within thirty (30) days – or sixty (60) days if you are incarcerated in any jail, penitentiary, or other correctional facility in Arkansas - may result in an entry of judgment by default against you or otherwise bar you from answering or asserting any defense you have. WITNESS my hand and seal as Clerk of the CIRCUIT Court of PHILLIPS County, State of Arkansas, this 29 day of FEBRUARY 2024. A R SCOTT CIRCUIT CLERK Stephen L. Bruce, Ark Bar #2009103 Leah K. Clark, Ark Bar #2021287 Brett M. Harris, ABA #2022046 Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 808, Edmond OK 73083-0808 (405)330-4110 Form 102 2018 RFQ for Engineering Professional Services Date: ___4-14-24______________________ The Helena West Helena/ Phillips County Port Authority is applying for/ received both state and federal funding including, but not limited to ANRC, the DRA, AEDC, and USDA RD, US DOT for work to develop wastewater and water systems, as well as other transportation related projects The Helena West Helena/ Phillips County Port Authority is interested in acquiring the services of an engineering firm or individual to provide services for the above-referenced project. Procedures for selection of an individual/firm will be in accordance with ACEDP procurement requirements. All responses will be evaluated in terms of specialized experience and technical competence; performance; capacity and capability of the firm/individual to perform work; and proximity to and familiarity with the project area. Negotiations will begin with the respondent obtaining the highest total score in the evaluation process. Interested parties are invited to secure an RFQ package from John C. Edwards PO BOX 407, Helena, Arkansas 72032 501-680-5248 [email protected] All interested parties must submit their response to the RFQ package to John C. Edwards PO BOX 407, Helena, Arkansas 72032 Or by email to [email protected] The Helena West Helena/Phillips County Port Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. John C. Edwards, General Counsel & Economic Development Director Form 102 2018 RFQ for Engineering Professional Services Date: ___4-14-24______________________ The Phillips County Sewer Facilities Board is applying for/ both state and federal funding including, but not limited to ANRC, the DRA, AEDC, and USDA RD for work to upgrade and rehabilitate a sewer system owned and operated by the Board, The Phillips County Sewer Facilities Board is interested in acquiring the services of an engineering firm or individual to provide services for the above-referenced project. Procedures for selection of an individual/firm will be in accordance with ACEDP procurement requirements. All responses will be evaluated in terms of specialized experience and technical competence; performance; capacity and capability of the firm/individual to perform work; and proximity to and familiarity with the project area. Negotiations will begin with the respondent obtaining the highest total score in the evaluation process. Interested parties are invited to secure an RFQ package from John C. Edwards PO BOX 672, Helena, Arkansas 72032 501-680-5248 [email protected] All interested parties must submit their response to the RFQ package to John C. Edwards PO BOX 672, Helena, Arkansas 72032 Or by email to [email protected] The Phillips County Sewer Facilities Board is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Andrew Bagley, Chairman of the Board
12A — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 Local The Helena World Cindy Davis HELENA WORLD FOOD EDITOR GARLIC SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO Ingredients 2 lb. jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 sticks butter, divided 5 large cloves garlic, sliced 1 box Fettuccine pasta 1 ½ cups grated fresh parmesan cheese 2 cups heavy cream Boiling salted water Directions Heat 1 1/2 sticks of butter. Add sliced garlic cloves and let infuse over very low heat for 30 minuets. Turn off heat, remove cloves and add shrimp. Let shrimp marinade in butter for 15 minuets. Bring salted water to a boil add pasta and cook to al dente. Drain and toss with a little olive oil. Melt remaining 1 ½ sticks butter over medium low heat. Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined and cheese has melted. Saute shrimp until opaque. Plate the pasta Alfredo, top with the shrimp and drizzle garlic butter over each dish. GARLIC SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO BON APPETIT La CHOF NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 - 2025 SCHOOL YEAR Begins APRIL 1, 2024 DeSoto School Inc is a member of the SACS, MAIS and ANSAA. All faculty members are fully certified by the Arkansas Department of Education and/or the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools. DeSoto School is dedicated to a quality education for everyone and provides a strong curriculum for all grades. Our students score well above the National Average on State Exams. Ninety-five percent of our graduates go on to attend major colleges and universities. Our graduating classes have been offered as much as $1,000,000 in scholarships. DeSoto School, Inc. has a low student -teacher ratio of 17:1 with available core and prep classes for high school. In addition, students can also enroll in dual credit classes with PCCUA. Pee Wee, Junior High, and Varsity football, basketball and cheerleading offer students stimulating after school activities. Jr. and Sr. High athletes can also compete in baseball, softball, track & field, cross country, tennis, and golf. Of the utmost importance to DeSoto is offering a safe and nurturing environment to our students and parents while emphasizing the importance of prayer, patriotism and pride in our community. CALL OR COME BY THE SCHOOL OFFICE AT: 497 Thunderbird Drive, Helena-West Helena, AR 870-572-6717 NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS: DeSoto School, Inc., West Helena, AR admits students of any race, color or national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. DeSoto School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in its administration of its educational policies, admissions, scholarship, athletic and other school-administered programs.