West Helena and other towns across Arkansas are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the West Helena, AR community.

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Arkansas COVID-19 Cases

Arkansas New Coronavirus Cases:
Arkansas Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,012,884
Arkansas New Coronavirus Deaths:
Arkansas Total Coronavirus Deaths: 13,115

U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662

Last updated June 10, 2023

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Coronavirus News for West Helena

Mayor of Helena-West Helena arrested by Arkansas State Police

Helena-West Helena Mayor Christopher Franklin was arrested on Tuesday as part of an investigation by Arkansas State Police, officials said. State police later confirmed that Franklin is facing four ... More info »

KARK Little Rock on MSN - 06/24/2025 12:48pm

Mayor of Helena-West Helena temporarily removed from office after arrest

Helena-West Helena city councilor Joe St. Columbia said it's time for a new leader amid Mayor Franklin's arrest, behavior and leadership since taking office ... More info »

localmemphis.com on MSN - 06/26/2025 02:02pm

Helena mayor suggests screenings at bridge; letter calls Mississippi disease ‘hot zone’ - The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

An Arkansas mayor wants Gov. Asa Hutchinson to set up "volunteer screening locations" for people driving over the bridge from neighboring Mississippi. Kevin Smith, the mayor of Helena-West Helena ... More info »

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette - 03/27/2020 09:11pm

Arkansas' west is a world apart; health care an example of state’s haves, have-nots gulf | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas' Best News Source

Arkansas' west is a world apart; ... The covid-19 pandemic brought renewed attention to these differences, ... Chenault said living in a town like Helena-West Helena can be tough, ... More info »

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - 12/25/2021 02:43pm

West Memphis clinic offers COVID-19 testing regardless of symptoms

Healthcare professionals in West Memphis started an effort to test a specific group of people for the coronavirus Wednesday -- people who dont have any symptoms but still have coronavirus. More info »

FOX13 Memphis - 04/21/2020 12:00pm