New Mayor Appointed in Helena-West After Old Mayor Ousted over His Taxes

Arkansas governor appoints civic leader to fill remainder of Helena-West Helena mayoral term

Joseph Whitfield, the newly appointed mayor of Helena-West Helena (Courtesy photo from Delta Magic)Helena-West Helena’s new mayor is Joseph Whitfield, executive director of two nonprofit organizations in Phillips County. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the appointment of Whitfield, 33, on Thursday to fill the unexpired term of former mayor Christopher Franklin, who was removed from office by court order on July 7. The Arkansas Supreme Cour…

New mayor appointed in Helena-West after old mayor ousted over his taxes

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Joseph Whitfield as the new Mayor of Helena-West Helena following the arrest and removal of the former mayor, Christopher Franklin, for allegedly failing to pay his taxes. Governor Sanders said Whitfield, who is a native of Helena and the executive director for both Delta Magic and the Phillips Chamber of Commerce, will serve the remainder of this mayoral term and is eligible to run…

Helena-West Helena gets a promising new mayor

Mayor Joseph Whitfield takes the helm in Helena-West Helena. Credit: courtesy of Gov. Sarah Sanders It’s been a rough stint for Helena-West Helena, but a native son who left Arkansas for educational opportunities in Maine and New York offers fresh energy as he slides behind the mayor’s desk. On Thursday, Gov. Sarah Sanders sent word that she’s appointed Joseph Whitfield to step into the vacancy left by Christopher Franklin, a controversial figur…