🌱 Why the former Helena-West Helena mayor’s criminal trial is now delayed

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• Why the former Helena-West Helena mayor's criminal trial is now delayed

Also on today's calendar: Arkansas Blues Heritage Youth Art Reception —... and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 67.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trial delayed for ousted Helena-West Helena mayor facing criminal charges (actionnews5.com) — Former Helena-West Helena Mayor Christopher Franklin's criminal trial has been postponed after a Phillips County judge granted his new attorney more time to prepare. Franklin, removed from office in 2025 over alleged misconduct tied to city operations and unpaid municipal bills, had been set for trial September 28, but prosecutors did not oppose the delay.
   

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Monday October 5
• West Helena Central Cougars vs Walnut Ridge Bobcats →
  Central High School, 103 School Rd, West Helena
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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Arkansas Blues Heritage Youth Art Reception →
  DCC Depot Museum, Helena-West Helena
  5:00 pm
• Arkansas Blues Heritage Youth Art Reception —... →
  Delta Cultural Center Depot, 95 Missouri St, Helena
  5:00 pm
• Arkansas Blues Heritage Youth Art Reception — Visit Helena, Arkansas →
  Delta Cultural Center Depot, 95 Missouri St, Helena
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• CHS Alumni R&B Brunch Day Party →
  106 Miller Loop, Helena-West Helena
• King Biscuit Blues Festival →
  Helena-West Helena AR
  3:00 pm
Friday October 9
• West Helena Central Cougars vs Fordyce Redbugs →
  Central High School, 103 School Rd, West Helena
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• CHS Alumni R&B Brunch Day Party →
  106 Miller Loop, Helena-West Helena
  12:00 pm

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Thursday October 1
• Fabulous First Thursday Lunch →
  Pillow Thompson House, 718 Perry St, Helena
  11:00 am
• West Helena Central Cougars vs Rivercrest Colts →
  Central High School, 103 School Rd, West Helena
  4:30 pm
• West Helena Central Cougars vs Barton-Lexa School... →
  Central High School, 103 School Rd, West Helena
  5:00 pm
• West Helena Central Cougars vs Barton-Lexa School District →
  Central High School, 103 School Rd, West Helena
  5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Hudson Valley Towns Rank High In 2026 'Best Small Cities In America' Report (patch.com)

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