Helena World

01/18/2025

Excerpt from this week’s Letter to the Editor: During the discussions, council members explicitly agreed that the first rate increase would take effect in January 2025. Don Etherly proposed this date, and other council members, including Kyle Miller and James Valley, expressed their agreement. The word “effective date” was used multiple times. Yet, when my December bill arrived, I saw that the new rates had already been applied.

This discrepancy has a tangible cost. Using a rough calculation based on water revenue figures from the rate study, the early implementation resulted in Helena residents collectively overpaying by nearly $180,000.

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01/17/2025

A free throw in the final seconds put the Helena-West Helena Central Cougars (9-10) over the Dumas Bobcats last Tuesday in a 57-56 thriller at the Central High School Gymnasium.

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01/17/2025

In an interview with Executive Director Kevin Smith, Smith announced that high school principal Valerie Boyd-Bostik and middle school principal Tammy Manning had been terminated by KIPP Delta, effective immediately. He said, “We are going in a different direction…We want to get back to being an exceptional school.”

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01/17/2025

Back to Back wins. 💪🏽

01/17/2025

01/16/2025

Kiwanis Club of Phillips County was amazed at all the jobs and projects Will Staley, Executive Director of Thrive Inc, is involved with. Will and his partner, Terrance Clark came to Helena in 2009 with an idea for improving the marketing of Helena through their Design Team. Thrive’s mission is to expand economic opportunity for rural communities through Branding, Placemaking, and Design Education. Along with his wife Misty, they opened the Freeman Playground in 2015. This is a very special facility for children and families of all ability levels to play and enjoy being outside. Will was also instrumental in bringing the Splash Park to Downtown Cherry Street. Will has just recently become an instructor at PCCUA in the Design Department. Will, Misty and their team at Thrive Inc. are doing great things for our community. Thank you!

01/16/2025

Breaking News: A bid for a partnership between Barton and PCCUA to host the Class 2A-3 Regional at the Ridge Runner Gymnasium has been approved by the Arkansas Activities Association, resulting in the first regional tournament in Helena-West Helena in over 30 years! Let’s show the state that we are ready for big-time sporting event!

01/16/2025

W ✅

01/15/2025

Andrew’s office tonight is the Ridge Runner Gymnasium for PCCUA vs Championship Christian. Men’s game at 5:30

01/15/2025

📢 Here’s a Rowdy Reminder! 💙🎉
Spring 2025 Registration is still OPEN through Friday, January 17! Don’t wait to secure your spot. Get registered today and start building your future at PCCUA!

🏀 Catch some Ridge Runner spirit at tonight’s Men’s Basketball Game! Tip-off starts at 5:30 PM. Let’s cheer on our team and make it a great night! 💪💙

01/15/2025

Partners Bank Mid-South Market President Monty Wiggins joined Mayor Christopher Franklin, members of the City Council, city staff and other city and county dignitaries this morning to christen the new sanitation trucks and celebrate their “Partnership with Partners” that enabled the city to get the three sanitation trucks and fire truck pictured. All will be put into service today.

01/15/2025

Gameday. Men vs Champion Christian at 5:30pm. No Women's game.

01/15/2025

🏥 Are you ready to make a difference?
PCCUA's healthcare programs are your path to a rewarding career in one of the fastest-growing industries! From nursing to medical lab technology, our programs are designed to give you the hands-on training and knowledge you need to succeed in healthcare.

🔬 Why choose a career in healthcare?
✅ High-demand careers
✅ Competitive salaries
✅ Opportunities to help your community

Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to advance your career, PCCUA has the program for you! Spring 2025 registration is extended through Friday, January 17!

For more information don't hesitate to contact Shanna Pryor (870) 338-6474, ext. 1371, or email [email protected].

01/14/2025

Got new devices over the holiday??? The Helena World and Monroe County Argus offer everything great about our print editions online, too! Plus, local story updates and national/state news from the Associated Press. Visit us online now at:
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01/14/2025

The City of Helena-West Helena is having a portion of its state turnback funds withheld for failure to make payments to the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System. Typically, those contributions are withheld from employee paychecks and the city has a required minimum contribution per employee to contribute as well. Read complete story, online now at helenaworld.org

01/14/2025

Now that the snow is over, in print for January 15: State to withhold turnback funds as HWH fails to pay APERS. HWH Council approves $800,000 to purchase new trucks. Helena A&P Commission gives $2,500 to Westside Hub. Plus, a look back that the snow that came to Phillips County. Pick up your copy of the Helena World at local retailers or start home delivery with a subscription.