The Helena World

“911 is eating our lunch.” — Justice Betty Brimley “Have y’all seen these cell phone bills? Fourteen thousand dollars.” — Justice Kyle Stoner We have zero clue who these phones belong to, correct?” — Justice Martin Rawls Online now.

Williams Taking Championship Pedigree to Coastal Alabama “He is a winner,” Coastal Alabama head coach Robby Robertson said. Read more about Williams’ historic senior season, playing for his father, Coach Chris Williams, and his next step at the collegiate level. Online now.

Phillips County residents shared emotional testimony tonight as concerns over the county’s 911 dispatch dominated the Quorum Court meeting. “Nobody ever showed up.” The Quorum Court voted to allow the county judge to explore possible 911 partnerships with neighboring counties.

Anderson Smith is staying close to home. The 6-foot-3 standout officially signed with @PhillipsCollege on April 30. “Whenever you can get some of the best talent in the local area to play close to home, it is always huge,” PCCUA head coach Anthony McDonald said. Online now.

The G.O.A.T. So proud to have Da’Mya to go play for my close friend @CoachLeakUAPB! UAPB got a good one!! @SBLiveARK @ARPrepSports @ETTaylor79 @CoachLewi3 @CoachDem870 @quinteryon53478 @lilhoopa_3 @Jakyraj25 @UAPBLionsWBB @PGHArkansas #pipeline#allroadsleadtobarton

JPs reject Judge Clark Hall’s $400K courtroom proposal as concerns grow over a ~$500K deficit. “This is news to me,” Hall said on rising overtime costs. AWIN debate continues: “So we are giving radios to Helena but we won’t give radios to my city.” JP Rawls 📰 Online now.

Help the champs get their rings. For more information contact Superintendent Bruce Guthrie at 870-572-7294

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has initiated a criminal investigation into the events following Barton’s 52-51 victory over England to earn a berth in the state championship game.

To conclude Read Across America Week 📚, the Ridge Runners visited J.F. Wahl Elementary today, engaging with K-2 grade students through reading in classrooms. We take pride in community involvement and look forward to participating in more events this spring. #allin

The road to a state championship continues. The 2A State Tournament Final Four is set: 🏀 England vs Barton 🏀 Sloan-Hendrix vs Mt. Vernon–Enola The Barton Bears will face England at 1:30 p.m. in Poyen with a spot in the state championship game on the line.

With the crowd roaring, Dominic Hill climbed the ladder and moved Barton forward on the bracket following the Bears’ 79–49 victory over Woodlawn, sending Barton to the Final Four of the state tournament.

Breaking News: Justice of the Peace Lita Moore-Johnson along seven others have been charged with assorted felonies. The Helena World is working to obtain and review court documents and will update online at helenaworld.org with additional details as we get them.

✅💪🏾‼️ #allin

Honored to join State Rep. Mark McElroy in recognizing Da’Mya Wilson for her historic 72-point performance, the most ever in Arkansas girls basketball history. Proud to present a county resolution and a letter from @SarahHuckabee ! #PhillipsCountyStrong

It’s go time! Men take on ASU Newport at HOME, 7:30pm. 📺: fan.hudl.com search UA Phillips College #allin

Birds on the road today!

Barton Lady Cubs take down host Hazen to survive and advance with a 42-30 win. No 9th graders. Three seventh graders start! @RKoerdt @Mrawls23

The Marvell-Elaine Colts bring home the 1A-6 tournament title with a big championship game win over Clarendon

@PhillipsCollege is on a roll. Big win on The Ridge!

Took the teeth out of “Jaws” on The Ridge today!