“Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother. Then he taught me, and he said to me: Take hold of my words with all your heart.” (Proverbs 4:1-4) Gregory Eddie did not plan to be a teacher. He arrived at Willard R. Abbott Elementary School with a master’s degree in educational leadership, a plan to be princip

By Andrew Bagley Publisher Helena-West Helena Central High School has named Roy Marshall as its new women’s basketball coach. The district recently held an event at the Central High School auditorium where Marshall was announced as the new coach or the program with a rich history but that has struggled recently. Asked a series of questions that had been submitted by the media, students, and members of the staff, Marshall told the audience that he expects it to take 2-3 years

By Andrew Bagley Publisher Publisher’s Note: This is a reprint of a column that ran in The Helena World originally in 2019. Thankfully, Daddy is still with us and the words are still pertinent. My emotions when I read it and made changes this year are still as fresh, particularly as Daddy continues his battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.. With edits to reflect our current circumstances, here it is again. I hope that everyone has a Happy Father’s Day. With Father’s Day this S