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Clerk, Treasurer Trade Barbs Over Election Complaint
By Andrew Bagley Publisher County Treasurer Santresa Mayfield and County Clerk Shakira Winfield exchanged written responses to Winfield’s complaint filed before the election that a Deputy Treasurer improperly participated in political activities while on the clock during early voting. Winfield, who defeated Lita Moore-Johnson in the Democratic Primary for County Clerk, filed the complaint with Mayfield prior to the election. Mayfield responded prior to Election Day in writ
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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:...
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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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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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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
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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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UAPB Museum Participates in Black History and Women’s History Preservation Through Celebration in Helena
As Black History Month transitions into Women’s History Month, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is helping preserve a powerful piece of American history through its University Museum and Cultural Center. On February 20, 2026, UAPB accepted a framed photograph honoring Elizabeth Cash Green, a woman recognized by some historians and descendants as the last surviving formerly enslaved female in the United States. The photograph was presented to the University Muse
Clerk, Treasurer Trade Barbs Over Election Complaint
By Andrew Bagley Publisher County Treasurer Santresa Mayfield and County Clerk Shakira Winfield exchanged written responses to Winfield’s complaint filed before the election that a Deputy Treasurer improperly participated in political activities while on the clock during early voting. Winfield, who defeated Lita Moore-Johnson in the Democratic Primary for County Clerk, filed the complaint with Mayfield prior to the election. Mayfield responded prior to Election Day in writ
New Partnership Brings UAM Bachelor’s Degrees in Business and Education to PCCUA
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — On Wednesday, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) and the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) announced a new partnership designed to expand access to affordable four-year degrees in eastern Arkansas. This new collaborative program will allow students to complete select bachelor’s degrees through UAM while remaining on PCCUA campuses, creating a true “start here and finish here” program for students from the Delta
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