Former Ark. Farm Bureau chief joining Senate race

A former head of the Arkansas Farm Bureau and contributor to Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln's campaigns said Thursday he's seeking the Republican nomination to challenge Lincoln next year.

PSC approves plan for new area code in 870 region

The Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved a plan for a new area code within the 870 area.

 

P.C. man found dead in his home at Southland

A Phillips County man was found dead at his home on Southland Road just after 6 p.m. Wednesday night.

McCain and other GOP lawmakers to host Ark. forum

Former Republican presidential nominee John McCain and two GOP lawmakers are holding a discussion on health care in northwest Arkansas this weekend. The Republican lawmakers are holding the event as the state GOP has targeted Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln's, (a Helena native,)  seat as their top prize on next year's ballot.

District sorting out fallout from fight

 Parents of five high school students being considered for expulsion from Marvell High School requested an open public hearing and brought their protest to the Marvell School Board Tuesday night. 
 

Breaking News: Judge Miller dismisses lawsuit against Dixie Chicks

U.S. District Judge Brian Miller, a Helena native, dimisses suit for lack of malice.

Man arrested for forgery

A Helena-West Helena man has been charged with forgery with more possible charges after the Phillips County Sher'ff's Department recieved a tip about the man's alleged fake money making activities.  The secerat service is investigating.

Wal-Mart evacuated as police and fire search for bomb

At approximately 5:45 p.m. the Helena-West Helena Fire Department responded to a bomb threat at Wal-Mart located on the west side of Helena-West Helena on Shelia Drive.

Helping hands

A very helpful Miss Lee County Rice gives the local food pantry a helping hand.

Police and Fire Reports

Jesse Blakely at J.B's Spirit Shop at 113 Missouri St. reported an attempted break-in on July 4.

CHS grad becomes new H–WH super

Helena-West Helena School District has a new super.

Couple robbed, beaten

A Helena-West Helena couple, both in their 80s, were robbed by an intruder around 1 a.m. Saturday morning.
 

HSD schedules Adopt-A-Thon Saturday June 6

The Humane Society of the Delta is gearing up for an Adopt-A-Thon June 6.

Helena-West Helena Council will look at new proposal for Harbor Tax

A new tax percentage for the Port Authority?

DBP groups tackle new goals for PC

Although improving and developing tourism, recreation and the quality of life in Phillips County is a tough goal there are some dedicated people volunteering to address the topics for the next phase of The Delta Bridge Project.
 

Marvell salutes veterans

The threat of inclement weather moved Marvell’s second annual countywide Memorial Day tribute inside but it didn’t dampen the patriotic spirit felt inside the old Davidson Civic Center. About 50 veterans, their wives and citizens attended the upbeat ceremony, which lasted a little over an hour.
 

Mayor James Valley issues veto of civil sevice commission

Here is his veto letter in full. 

MEMORIAL DAY MEMORIES:H-WH native recalls her childhood in Hiroshima

Kathy Huges vividly remembers one day of her childhood in Japan during WWII.

Barber shop robbed

Ricky Tinsley was forced to give up his cash after a theif robbed the Twin City Barber Shop Tuesday. 

Environmentally speaking

ARKANSANS ENCOURAGED TO PREPARE FOR OZONE SEASON

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