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Historic Night in Des Arc: Barton wins first district title since 1990
Martin Rawls DES ARC, AR — For the first time since 1990, the Barton Bears are district champions. It took two games in three days, a dominant fourth-quarter performance, and an overtime battle in one of the most electric environments of the season. When the final horn sounded Saturday night, the trophy was headed back to Walnut Corner. Barton defeated Lee County 61-52 in the semifinals on Thursday, Feb. 19, before returning Saturday to edge England 53-47 in overtime to clai
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Elaine To Celebrate Rural Delta Art
Staff Reports Helena World The celebration of "Elaine: Center of Rural Delta Arts" on Tuesday, November 25, starts at 1 pm with a free lunch at the Elaine Legacy Center (ELC), 313 College Ave., Elaine AR. Everyone is invited. "We are featuring the best of our rural Delta arts and invite everyone for at time of fun, inspiration, and talent," James White, developer of the Elaine Museum of ELC explained. "For a long time we didn't realize how talented we are here because
Rick Kennedy
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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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Moore-Johnson’s Complaint Dismissed by Ethics Commission
By Andrew Bagley Publisher An ethics complaint by Lita Moore-Johnson against former Election Coordinator Linda Winfield was unanimously dismissed by the Arkansas Ethics Commission. In a letter sent to Winfield, Jill Barham, the Interim Director of the Commission, wrote, “Briefly restated, the essential allegation of the complaint concerns a perceived appearance of bias in connection with (i) you (Winfield) serving as Phillips County Election Coordinator and a part-time employ
Deputy Treasurer Accused of Political Activity on County Time
By Andrew Bagley Publisher County Clerk Shakira Winfield filed a complaint with County Treasurer Santresa Mayfield alleging that Deputy Treasurer Shanekia Carruth engaged in improper political activity during early voting while still on the clock for her job in the County Treasurer’s office. A witness statement attached to the complaint said that Carruth was in the voting area on February 23 and called Winfield a “b****.” The witness statement also alleges that Carruth said t
Barry Burrell Named Teacher of the Year by Friendship Education Foundation
By Candace Williams Mr. Barry Burrell, a teacher at Marvell-Elaine Elementary, was recently named Teacher of the Year by the Friendship Education Foundation. The annual Teacher of the Year Ceremony brings together educators from across Arkansas who serve in schools within the Friendship Education Foundation network. Nominees are selected from multiple campuses, making the recognition especially meaningful. Mr. Burrell’s name was met with applause as the announcement was made,
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