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It’s Time to Come Together
Andrew Bagley Publisher After a lengthy and deliberative process, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has tapped Joseph Whitfield, the...
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Barton Athletic Awards Banquet May 15th, 2025
Athletic Awards Banquet May 15th, 2025 Sports and Awards PLAQUE BARTON BEAR LOGO FOOTBALL Defensive Player...
Terri Ann Hall
May 203 min read


Boots, Bling, and Big Smiles at Marvell-Elaine Elementary Prom
Candace Williams Contributing Writer Marvell-Elaine Elementary students and families danced the night away at the Denim and Diamonds:...
Rick Kennedy
May 201 min read


After a career shaped by cancer, Biden faces own diagnosis
WASHINGTON (AP) — In Joe Biden’s family, there’s a saying that the three worst words anyone can hear are “you have cancer.” One decade...
Rick Kennedy
May 193 min read


HWH Council passes motion to approve all city overtime itself
Rick Kennedy Helena World In a special meeting Tuesday night called to address city finances, the HWH City Council only passed a single...
Rick Kennedy
May 133 min read
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Hometown Holiday on the Square Set for December 14th in Downtown Helena
Staff Reports Helena World The Helena Advertising & Promotion Commission is excited to announce “Hometown Holiday on the Square,” a festive, family-friendly celebration taking place Sunday, December 14, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Court Square Park in downtown Helena. This event will feature a lineup of holiday activities designed for all ages. The Helena A&P Commission has teamed up with FunStreet Popups, based in Clarksdale, Mississippi, to offer a fun and memorable ic
Rick Kennedy
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Rain Can’t Dampen the Spirit at the Levon Helm Jubilee
Terri Ann Hall CONTRIBUTING WRITER The annual celebration kept the music alive in Marvell despite weather shift which began with early predictions of showers and eventually storm lines moving across the state. Not even a rainy forecast could stop the music — or the joy — at this year’s Levon Helm Jubilee, the beloved annual event that celebrates the life and legacy of Marvell’s own Levon Helm, iconic drummer and singer of The Band. As weather conditions began to look unfavor
Rick Kennedy
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Levon Helm Jubilee in Marvell on Oct. 18
Terri Ann Hall CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Levon Helm Jubilee will be this Saturday, October 18th, from noon until 9 p.m. on Carruth Street in Marvell. Feature attractions include music, a petting zoo and rides for the kids, class reunions, food, fun, and so much more! There will have a Silent Auction, items can be dropped off to Barbie Washburn or Nina Guest at the Marvell Water Department. Levon Helm t-shirts are available for purchase at the Marvell Water Department. Be s
Rick Kennedy
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People's Choice Awards new attraction at Tri-County Fair
Terri Ann Hall Contributing Writer The People’s Choice division is a fun way for family, friends, and spectators to vote for their...
Rick Kennedy
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Design Phase of Delta Watershed Project launched
Staff Reports Helena World The Arkansas Black Mayors Association (ABMA), in partnership with Mayor Joseph Whitfield of Helena West-Helena and Mayor Lisa Hicks-Gilbert of Elaine, held a press conference Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Helena West Helena City Hall to announce the start of the Design Phase for the Delta Community Watershed Project. The initiative represents a major step toward improving flood control, drainage, and infrastructure resilience in Delta communities. “This is


DOT’s Plans for Bridge Unveiled
Representative Mark McElroy is shown here with officials from the Arkansas Department of Transportation during last week’s public hearing to discuss the planned rehabilitation work on the U. S. 49 bridge crossing the Mississippi River and connecting Arkansas and Mississippi. Dozens were on hand to discuss the plan. Work is scheduled to begin in 2026 and is expected to last approximately three years. This is a joint project involving the Arkansas Department of Transportation,


Finances, commission highlight Council's meeting
Rick Kennedy Helena World HELENA -- In an eventful HWH City Council meeting, two topics emerged to the forefront with a common thread: finances. Overspending, claims, and a proposed re-establishment of a city water commission highlight the evenings discussions. With regards to overspending, HWH Mayor Joseph Whitfield said that overbudget spending, as he described it, had exceeded $ 563,000 through September. Whitfield said, "We have to dial back some of these expenses." Whi
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