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

By Betty Adams

Thu Dec 10, 2009, 08:12 PM CST

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

Capital murder charges filed

By Betty Adams

Thu Dec 10, 2009, 08:10 PM CST

A 16-year-old Helena-West Helena youth has been charged with capital murder in connection with the shooting death of Ambrose Germany of Little Rock.

Man arrested for forgery

By Michele Page

Thu Nov 05, 2009, 07:13 PM CST

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.

BREAKING NEWS: Carjacker persued by police; suspect apprehended after foot chase

By Michele Page

Wed Nov 04, 2009, 02:05 PM CST

A woman was carjacked at the Circle N Exxon on Highway 49 earlier today. Police were able to catch a black male in his late 20s to mid 30s after a car and foot chase.

Couple robbed, beaten

By Betty Adams

Mon Jun 01, 2009, 05:29 PM CDT

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

Clerk gives own money to robber

Wed May 27, 2009, 01:47 PM CDT

A Fort Smith convenience store clerk wouldn't open the register for a robber but gave the man $40 from his own pocket after the robber told him he needed the money for insulin.

Twin City Barbershop robbed

By Michele Page

Wed May 20, 2009, 12:11 PM CDT

A local barbershop was robbed in broad daylight as a small child was getting his hair cut.

Elderly Conn. couple found with 200 pounds of pot

Mon May 18, 2009, 12:41 PM CDT

An elderly Connecticut couple traveling through Arkansas have been arrested after police discovered more than 200 pounds of marijuana inside of their truck.

Escapees back in custody

By Betty Adams

Mon May 04, 2009, 06:08 PM CDT

Two Helena-West Helena men who escaped last week from the Phillips County Jail are back in custody.

Barton Lexa merge fire units

By Betty Adams

Thu Apr 09, 2009, 05:52 PM CDT

“We are hopeful that the merger of the two departments will help the residents living in the Barton-Lexa area to obtain a much lower insurance rating,”

H-WHPD looking at grants to help beef up department

By Michele Page

Thu Mar 26, 2009, 07:31 PM CDT

“We haven’t let the grass grow under our feet,” said Maj. Ronald Scott, Helena-West Helena assistant police chief as he outlined the grants the department is seeking.

Vandals, thieves hit three schools

By Michele Page

Tue Mar 24, 2009, 06:49 PM CDT

According to Helena-West Helena Police reports, three schools in the Helena-West Helena School District have been victim of break-ins and thefts. The Helena-West Helena Police Department is investigating the incidents.

Residential break-ins keep local police on the move

By Michele Page

Tue Mar 24, 2009, 06:48 PM CDT

The Helena-West Helena Police Department has reported several residential break-ins.

Woman run over at Queen of Clubs

By Betty Adams

Mon Mar 23, 2009, 07:53 PM CDT

Deputy County Coroner Eugene Handley pronounced Peggy Jean Maxwell, 37, of Helena-West Helena dead at the scene of an apparent hit-and-run incident Sunday.

Walmart threat a hoax say police, ASP

By Betty Adams

Thu Mar 19, 2009, 08:47 PM CDT

The Arkansas State Police and local authorties say the Walmart threat circulated through text messages, emails and phone calls, is a hoax, but aren't taking any chances.

Car chase nets drug arrests

By Betty Adams

Thu Mar 12, 2009, 06:48 PM CDT

Two Helena-West Helena residents face multiple drug-related charges after one of them led police on a chase all over town. According to police reports, when officers finally stopped the vehicle, the driver allegedly attacked a police officer. The incident occurred Tuesday night.

Pot mailed to vacant house

By Betty Adams

Mon Mar 09, 2009, 06:13 PM CDT

Not fiction but a true article about mailing drugs.

ABATE, firefighters pool resources to provide smoke detectors

By Michele Page

Thu Feb 26, 2009, 07:33 PM CST

Arkansas Bikers Aiming Towards Education (ABATE) Blackjack District 21 are ready to serve their fellow man with the help of the Helena-West Helena Fire Department.

Police probe 3 shooting incidents

By Betty Adams

Thu Feb 26, 2009, 07:19 PM CST

Helena-West Helena patrol and Criminal Investigation Division officers were kept busy Wednesday responding to reports of shooting incidents and shots being fired in several areas of town.