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JPs Reject Hall’s Proposed Courtroom; Grill Him About Bills, Deficit and Radios
By Andrew Bagley Publisher At the March meeting of the Phillips County Quorum Court, County Judge Clark Hall saw his plan for a proposed courtroom rejected, took numerous questions about the bills and an apparent deficit, and faced questions about AWIN radios again. Topping the agenda was a resolution authorizing Hall to engage financial institutions for up to $400,000 in financing to construct a proposed courtroom at the Phillips County Justice Complex within the existing fa
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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 20, 20253 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 20, 20251 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 19, 20253 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 13, 20253 min read
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American Idol Contestant Garner Performs at Southern Outdoors
Terri Ann Hall CONTRIBUTING WRITER Local music fans will have a special opportunity to hear a rising young talent next weekend as American Idol contestant Michael Garner performs live at Southern Outdoors. The free community event will take place Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. at Southern Outdoors, located at 73 Highway 1 North, Lexa (Barton intersection). Garner, a 16-year-old singer from Forrest City, Arkansas, has recently gained national attention as a contestant o
Andrew Bagley
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JP Moore-Johnson and Seven Others Face Felonies After 2024 Election Investigation
By Andrew Bagley Publisher JP Lita Moore-Johnson Justice of the Peace Lita Moore-Johnson is facing two felony counts of criminal solicitation while seven others face felony perjury charges after an investigation of the 2024 elections in which Moore-Johnson won a runoff election and ousted former JP Lenora Marshall. According to court documents, the investigation of the runoff election held in April of 2024 was initiated after a complaint was filed by Lenora Marshall with th
Andrew Bagley
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Marvell Sewist Selected for Children’s Corner Pattern Testing Honor
When most people think of summer camp memories, they might recall swimming or campfire songs. For Terri Ann Hall of Marvell, Arkansas, those early summers are stitched into the fabric of her life—quite literally. Hall’s lifelong passion for sewing has taken an exciting turn: she was recently selected as a pattern tester for The Children’s Corner Store, a highly respected children’s pattern company based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is an honor reserved for only a few and ref
Andrew Bagley
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2026 Brings new Summer Dates for the Tri-County Fair
Terri Ann Hall Contributing Writer MARVELL — Barbie Washburn and the Tri-County Fair Board have been hard at work improving and revitalizing the Tri-County Fair each year following the cancellations in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many fairs across the country, the Tri-County Fair faced the challenge of securing a company, as several “mom and pop” carnival operations were unable to survive the shutdowns and closed permanently. In addition, the fair’s traditional
Andrew Bagley
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Murdock Casts Deciding Vote for Governor’s BOC nominee
By Andrew Bagley Publisher After a string of defeats on primary election night in legislative races, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders got a win when Senator Reginald Murdock provided the 18th and decisive vote to her appointment of her former Chief of Staff, Jamie Barker, to the Board of Corrections. Last week when the Senate convened to confirm appointments, most were approved as routine affairs. However, the appointment of Barker to the Board that will have a huge impact on
HWHPD Investigating Homicide; Suspect in Custody
Staff Reports HELENA-WEST HELENA — On March 23, 2026, at approximately 7:02 PM, officers responded to Westwood Place in reference to reported gunshots and located an adult male, identified as James Sanders, suffering from a gunshot wound. Life-saving measures were attempted but were unsuccessful. The Phillips County Coroner later pronounced Mr. Sanders deceased. Detectives responded and, through the course of the investigation, identified the suspect as Ashton Henderson. Lat
Hall, Hicks-Gilbert Issue Dueling Press Released about 911 Service in Elaine
A war of words unfolded last week between Elaine Mayor Lisa Hicks-Gilbert and County Judge Clark Hall about 911 service to the City of Elaine, or an alleged lack thereof with Elaine contending that the county dispatch is not dealing with its calls and jeopardizing public safety. Hicks-Gilbert launched the first salvo by issuing a press release on social platforms on March 19. In the release, Hicks-Gilbert called for state and federal review of the situation and also lamented
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