Helena-West Helena, Arkansas

About Helena-West Helena

Helena-West Helena is a close-knit town in eastern Arkansas, home to 8,462 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Helena-West Helena is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.11 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 645 residents per square mile.

📰 Helena-West Helena News Today

• Helena residents say cycling tour a boost to King Biscuit Blues Festival attendance - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Oct 9
• Hello, Helena! Can an accidental mayor chase away the Delta blues? Arkansas Times · Jun 23
• 8-year-old accidentally shot by sibling, police say WREG.com · Jul 17
• Trial delayed for ousted Helena-West Helena mayor facing criminal charges K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas · Sep 30
• VIDEO: Felony Fleeing Charge Filed After Helena-West Helena Pursuit Ends With Two TVIs NEA Report · May 30

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📰 Local News

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What Makes Helena-West Helena Unique

• The only place in America named Helena-West Helena — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,462.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Helena-West Helena

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Helena-West Helena

• August Moon — burger
• Biscuit Row BBQ
• Blue shark
• Delta Que & Brew
• Kelly's — burger
• Pasquale's Tamales — italian
• Pizza Hut — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Delta Cultural Center
• Helena Museum of Phillips County · Museum
• Miller Hotel · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Helena-West Helena

• Battery C reviews ★
• Cherry Street Historic District reviews ★
• Cleo Stroger Dunnings Park reviews ★
• Downtown Helena Park reviews ★
• East Park reviews ★
• Eliza Miller Park reviews ★
• Freedom Park reviews ★
• Helena Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Helena River Park reviews ★
• Kelly Courtyard reviews ★
• Perry Street Historic District reviews ★
• Solomon Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Helena-West Helena

• CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
• J.F. WAHL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• KIPP DELTA ELEM LITERACY ACAD
• KIPP:DELTA COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL
• KIPP:DELTA COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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