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Helena World The Helena World is a print and digital media company delivering news and information to the Phillips County area with a headquarters in Helena-West Helena.

07/07/2025

Don't forget, next week are our final registration dates for the 2025-26 school year! 📢

We want to make sure all Central and J.F. Wahl students are registered and ready for the upcoming school year.

🗓️ Tuesday, July 15 | 3:00-6:00pm
🗓️ Wednesday, July 16 | 10:00am-2:00pm
📍 J.F. Wahl Elementary Gymnasium

If your student is already registered, just stop by to collect their class schedules and teacher assignments.

07/07/2025

📣 The Bell to Bell, No Cell Act is a statewide law that starts this school year (2025–2026).

🚫 What You Need to Know:
➜No personal electronic devices, including cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops, earbuds, or game consoles, may be used from the first bell of the day until the last.
➜Devices must be turned off and stored—in lockers, backpacks, or vehicles—for the entire school day.
➜Districts will set specific policies and procedures, including guidelines for:
➧School-issued devices for learning
➧Medical, IEP, extracurricular, and emergency exceptions

Districts must submit their cell-phone policies by August 15, 2025, and post them online before the new school year begins.

✅ What Students & Parents Should Do:
⭐️ Start preparing now—practice keeping devices off and tucked away during school hours.
⭐️ Check your local district’s website for the finalized policy.
⭐️ Reach out to your school with any questions about how this impacts your student’s day.

The goal is to create a focused, distraction-free learning environment all day. Let’s help our students stay engaged and ready from the first bell to the last! 💡📚

The Helena World office will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day so that we can celebrate Am...
07/03/2025

The Helena World office will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day so that we can celebrate America with our families. We hope that each of you have a safe and happy 4th of July.

07/03/2025

☀️It’s OPENING DAY at the HELENA MUNICIPAL POOL! 🏊🏾🏊🏽‍♀️🏊🏼‍♂️

Be at the Delta Cultural Center from 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. as we celebrate Louis Jordan’s birthday with cake on Tuesday, Jul...
07/03/2025

Be at the Delta Cultural Center from 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. as we celebrate Louis Jordan’s birthday with cake on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at our Visitor Center, 141 Cherry Street in Helena. The event is free and open to the public.

Louis Thomas Jordan was an American saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and bandleader who was popular from the late1930s to the early 1950s. Known as "the King of the Jukebox", he was born July 8, 1908, in Brinkley, Arkansas. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in1987 and named an American Music Master of the Hall in 1999. He was also inducted into the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame in 1998 and the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2005. In 2018, Jordan was honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Today, U.S. Highway 49 from Brinkley to Marvell is designated the Louis Jordan Memorial Highway.

07/02/2025

🚔 A Message from the Helena-West Helena Police Department 🚔
Driving High or Drunk = DWI

As we head into the holiday weekend, the Helena-West Helena Police Department wants to remind everyone:

Whether it's alcohol, ma*****na, or any other substance—if it impairs your ability to drive, it's a DWI.
And from July 3rd through July 5th, 2025, there will be increased police presence throughout the city to help keep our roads safe.

👮‍♂️ Expect more patrols
👁️‍🗨️ Sobriety checkpoints
🚨 Zero tolerance for impaired driving

Driving under the influence is illegal, dangerous, and potentially deadly. Don’t risk your life—or someone else’s.

✅ Designate a sober driver
✅ Use a rideshare or taxi
✅ Call a friend or family member

Let’s all do our part to keep Helena-West Helena safe this Independence Day.

Drive Sober. Drive Safe. We’ll Be Watching.

07/02/2025

Still need to register for the 2025-26 school year? We’ve got you covered!

We’ve added two final registration dates to make sure all students at Central and J.F. Wahl are ready to go for the new school year.

🗓️ Tuesday, July 15 | 3:00-6:00pm
🗓️ Wednesday, July 16 | 10:00am-2:00pm
📍 J.F. Wahl Elementary Gymnasium

Already registered? Just stop by to pick up your student's class schedules and teacher assignments. Let’s get set for a great year ahead!

HELENA -- The July 1 HWH City Council meeting ended after 15 minutes due to a lack of a quorum. Council members Don Eth...
07/01/2025

HELENA -- The July 1 HWH City Council meeting ended after 15 minutes due to a lack of a quorum. Council members Don Etherly, Monica Davis, and Maxine Miller were present. Council members Joe St. Columbia, Adrian Messina, and Kyle Miller were absent.
After establishing that a quorum would not be met, City Attorney Andre Valley did present a short status report to the gallery and the viewing audience. See details online now at helenworld.org

07/01/2025

🚨 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – HELENA DAY CANCELED 🚨
From the Helena-West Helena Police Department

Due to the recent increase in violence in our community, Helena Day, scheduled for July 5, has been CANCELED. This decision was made in the interest of public safety, which remains our top priority.

Effective immediately, all events held on city-owned property must receive proper approval from the City Council. This requirement is in place to ensure safety, order, and accountability at all public gatherings.

We understand this news may be disappointing, but the safety of our residents, families, and visitors comes first. We appreciate your support and cooperation as we work to protect and serve the Helena-West Helena community.

— Helena-West Helena Police Department

07/01/2025

Chief Sanders and the Helena-West Helena Police Department wants to remind everyone that safety comes first this Independence Day weekend.

👮‍♂️ Expect to see an increased presence of local and state law enforcement on the roads starting Friday, July 4th through Sunday, July 6th. Officers will be conducting traffic stops and enforcing DUI, seatbelt, and speed laws to help keep our community safe.

🎆 Whether you're heading to a fireworks show, a cookout, or just driving across town, please drive responsibly. Don’t drink and drive, obey all traffic laws, and always wear your seatbelt.

Let’s work together to make this a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend for everyone.

– Helena-West Helena Police Department 🚓🇺🇸

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Helena, AR
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The Helena World is a newspaper located in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas that opened in 1871.