The England Democrat

10/14/2025

🎾Today EHS tennis season concluded for the 2025 Tennis teams! Congratulations to all our players and Coach Mackey on a successful year filled with effort, improvement, and pride in representing England High School. You each have made us proud!

10/13/2025

They fought hard and showed a lot of Lion Pride!!! The England tennis teams won’t win state, but they represented the school and our community well!

Editor’s note: Lance Cauley, the author of this story, is a sports contributor to The England Democrat. Even though the England Lions tennis teams will not be coming home with a state championship,…

10/13/2025

10/12/2025

Christ Corner Food Closet is offering help to those over age 55 with questions regarding Medicare and health care > This Thursday morning!

Sage Health and Humana are partnering with England’s Christ Corner Food Closet for a community Medicare Q&A session. The event will be Thursday morning, October 16 from 9-11 a.m. at the food pa…

10/11/2025

🚨 DFA Permanently Closes England Office 🚨

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration has permanently closed its England Revenue Office on Allis Street, transferring its two employees to the Lonoke office.

The England location first shut down in mid-August due to what DFA officials called a “maintenance-related issue.” However, the agency has since confirmed it will not reopen the office.

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration permanently closed its England office on Allis Street last week and will transfer its two employees to an office in the city of Lonoke. The off…

10/11/2025

The Lions came up short last night, but time to turn their attention to Homecoming Week.

Editor’s note: Lance Cauley, the author of this story, is a sports contributor to The England Democrat. Costly mistakes proved too much for the England Lions to overcome Friday night (Oct. 10) as t…

10/11/2025

England City Councilwoman Quendy Gibbins Medlin offically announced for the Arkansas House of Representatives as an Independent candidate >

https://englanddemocrat.com/2025/10/10/quendy-gibbins-medlin-running-for-state-house-as-independent/man e date

England City Councilwoman Quendy Gibbins Medlin officially launched her candidacy for the Arkansas House of Representatives, District 60 as an Independent candidate. Medlin made her announcement Fr…

10/10/2025

💗 Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Beyond the Pink Ribbon 💗

In August, Dr. Zoe Weeks shared the importance of mammograms and early detection. This October, she’s focusing on the next chapter, life after breast cancer.

Survivorship brings hope, but also challenges. Many face fatigue, anxiety, and the search for a “new normal” after treatment ends. Ongoing care, wellness visits, and emotional support make all the difference.

🏃‍♀️ Keep showing up- for yourself and others.
Regular screenings, support groups, and simple acts of kindness all help in the journey toward healing and hope.

Dr. Weeks and Jadie at ARcare in England are here to support you through every stage, from screening to survivorship.

🎀 Early detection saves lives. Schedule your wellness visit or mammogram today.

Editor’s note: Dr. Zoe Weeks, MD, M.Ed. the author of this guest commentary, specializes in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics with arcare. She serves England and surrounding communities. In August…

10/10/2025

England Jr. Lions romp over Baptist Prep, 40-14.

Editor’s note: Lance Cauley, the author of this story, is a sports contributor to The England Democrat. The England Jr. Lions got back in the win column Thursday night (Oct. 9) defeating Baptist Pr…

10/10/2025

🏈 England Lions Look to Keep the Momentum Rolling! 🦁

Fresh off their historic 40–26 win over Hazen, their first in 35 years, the England Lions (2-3, 1-1) hit the road Friday (Oct. 10) to face the Baptist Prep Eagles (1-4, 0-2) at 7 p.m. in Little Rock.

Coach Marquez Jackson Sr. says the team must stay focused:

“We can’t look past any opponent. We need to come out and play them as a potential playoff team.”

A win could move England closer to locking in a top-four playoff seed, and the Lions are ready to roar again! 🔥

📍 Eagle Creek Field, Little Rock
🕖 Friday, Oct. 10 – 7 p.m.

England (2-3, 1-1) will look to spoil another team’s homecoming when they travel to Eagle Creek Field in Little Rock on Friday (Oct. 10) to play conference foe, the Baptist Prep Eagles (1-4, 0-2), …

10/09/2025

🎾 Great showing by the Lions & Lady Lions! 🎾

We’re thrilled to share that England’s Lions and Lady Lions tennis teams turned in stellar performances at districts in Fairfield Bay! With seven players qualifying for the State Tournament! 💪
On top of that, the Lions captured the Overall District Championship for the second year in a row, edging out Viola by just one point.

State play will take place October 13–14 at Allen Park in Jonesboro.

From impressive singles runs to dominant doubles play, these athletes have made England proud. Join us in cheering them on as they head to state! 🦁🏆

📖 Read the full report here!

Editor’s note: Lance Cauley, the author of this story, is a sports contributor to The England Democrat. It was a great day for the England Lions and Lady Lions tennis teams at the district tourname…