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Huff Appointed to Vacant School Board Seat
Staff Reports The Helena-West Helena School Board at its June 8 meeting voted unanimously to select John Huff Jr. to the unexpired term of the late Troy Bobo, who died April 12. The term will run through 2028. Voting for the proposal were board members Sandra Bagley, Janice Williams, Loistyne Burrell, Rhonda Reed, Drew Smith, and Edward Joshaway. Members were requested to submit possible names to fill the Zone 2 position, and superintendent Xavier Hodo said Huff was the only
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Barton Athletic Awards Banquet May 15th, 2025
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PCCUA Workshop in the Arts to Present "Celebrate America: 250 Years"
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark.— Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas invites the community to attend the annual Workshop in the Arts performance, "Celebrate America: 250 Years," on Thursday, June 25, at 6 p.m. in the Lily Peter Auditorium on the PCCUA Helena campus. The performance will showcase the talents and creativity of students who participated in this year's Workshop in the Arts program. Through music, movement, and artistic expression, participants will
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An Independence Day Homecoming: Author Dr. Shawna M. Dixon Brings 'Transformed by Trials' Back to Her Arkansas Hometown for Special Book Signing
HELENA, Arkansas — This Independence Day, Helena native Dr. Shawna M. Turner-Dixon is returning to her roots to celebrate a journey of hope, resilience, and personal freedom. Now residing in Texas, the minister, author, and educator is traveling back to her hometown for a special Hometown Book Signing Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, hosted at the historic Delta Cultural Center Eagle Room. The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering local residents a chanc
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Phillips County Library Prepares for Summer Reading Program
Terri Ann Hall CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Phillips County Library will host its annual Summer Reading Program on Tuesdays throughout June under the theme "Unearth a Story." This year's program will focus on dinosaurs, encouraging children to explore reading through dinosaur-themed books, crafts, hands-on activities, and educational presentations designed to promote literacy and creativity. The summer schedule includes: June 2 – Tommy Terrific's Wacky Magic ShowChildren will enj
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Madison Lambert Crowned Miss Tri-County Fair Queen
Terri Ann Hall CONTRIBUTING WRITER A new queen was crowned Monday night as Madison Lambert earned the title of Miss Tri-County Fair Queen during the annual Tri-County Fair Queen Pageant. The pageant kicked off the Tri-County Fair, which ran from Tuesday, May26 – Saturday, May 30th. Lambert was selected by the panel of judges following competition in interview, fair wear, and evening gown categories. Her performance throughout the event earned her the honor of serving as the
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J.F. Wahl Elementary Awarded EAST Grant to Launch Technology-Focused Learning Program
HELENA-WEST HELENA, AR — J.F. Wahl Elementary School has been awarded an Education Accelerated by Service and Technology (EAST) grant through the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the EAST Initiative. The grant will provide startup funding to establish a fully equipped EAST classroom at J.F. Wahl Elementary, giving students access to advanced technology tools while engaging in hands-on projects designed to address real needs within their schoo
Trash Piles Talk of City Council Meeting
Staff Reports Continuing issues related to trash collection dominated discussion once again at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Helena-West Helena City Council. The prospect of securing services of a third-party vendor to tackle the service was initiated by alderman Kyle Miller. During his comments at the meeting, Miller stressed the importance of finding a way to make trash collection a higher priority in the city. He said it’s common to field three or four calls a week from r
Myriad of Water Problems Discussed at Public Meeting
Staff Reports Problems related to Helena-West Helena’s water system were aired at a public meeting Monday night held at City Hall. The session, which lasted about an hour and a half, began with comments from Mayor Joseph Whitfield and transitioned into a system overview by water department superintendent Saeed Rose. Following Rose’s presentation, city residents were invited to come to the microphone to ask questions or discuss grievances. The bulk of the comment session was d
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