West Helena
in Phillips County of Arkansas, United States

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.551 and -90.642 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 33' 2" and W -90° 38' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:54 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:43 am and 4:54 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore West Helena

West Helena in Phillips County (Arkansas) with it's 7,679 inhabitants is located in United States about 810 mi (or 1,304 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in West Helena is now 02:54 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of West Helena, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Memphis International Airport in a distance of 51 mi (or 82 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Helena, Marianna, Tunica, Clarksdale and Marks. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 34%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
16°C (62 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Edwardian Inn

Address
3,5 mi
317 Biscoe Street
72342 Helena
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN INN

Address
1,3 mi
1053 HIGHWAY 49 WEST
72390 West Helena
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Isle of Capri Casino Hotel Lula

Address
5,4 mi
777 Isle of Capri Parkway
38644 Dundee
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MOTEL 6 WEST HELENA AR

Address
1,3 mi
1207 US 49
72390 West Helena
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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HELENA, ARKANSAS

Published: November 20, 2009
Length: 35:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Mississippi Dann

ARGENTINE BLUESFANS IN THE HEART OF THE DELTA.


Mississippi River, Helena, MS AR bridge. flood, April 8 2008

Published: April 09, 2008
Length: 40:34 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: mississippikim

http://www.homeschoolersavvy.typepad.com THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI, Driving from Arkansas to Mississippi across the Helena bridge. Water level at 45.6 feet, spread from levee to levee, about...


Sex in the City Charlotte Bonus -- Tunica -- January 19, 2011

Published: January 23, 2011
Length: 57:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: David Currie

First night in Tunica -- we played Sex in the City for awhile and had some minor hits throughout, but ultimately did not do well with this game this time. We did win Miranda bonus later in evening.


Blues Festival Helena 2007 Greedings

Published: October 11, 2007
Length: 23:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jürgen Seegger

A Trip to Helena. We where there just quater an hour and a Man comes to us and 5 minutes later he greeded us at the stage - akwsome.


Mike Harvey's speech in west helena, ar.

Published: October 17, 2011
Length: 28:45 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Philip Harvey

In attendance, governor Mike Bebe.


Water Line Break In Front of School

Published: January 10, 2013
Length: 34:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: James Valley

This video shows a water line leak or break depending upon to whom you talk. One person on the scene had been watching this for more than an hour waiting for city officials to show up. The...


Mississippi River in flood - April 2008

Published: April 05, 2008
Length: 21:49 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: mississippikim

Driving across the Mississippi River April 4th 2008.


King Biscuit Dancers

Published: October 12, 2010
Length: 29:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jr104494

Audience members shake it at the King Biscuit Blues Festival.


Helena-West Helena School

Published: September 24, 2008
Length: 13:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Andrew McCauley

Commercial for millage increase.


Malcolm Johnson Shooting Victim Being Assisted by HWHPD

Published: April 24, 2012
Length: 56:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: James Valley

Johnson was shot three times in the vicinity of Miracle Temple Church in the 200 Block of South Coanza Street. This event is highly uncharacteristic for that particular block.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Helena, Arkansas

Helena is the eastern portion of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, a city in Phillips County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, this portion of the city population was 6,323. Helena was the county seat of Phillips County until January 1, 2006, when it merged its government and city limits with neighboring West Helena. Helena is the birthplace of Arkansas' former Senior United States Senator Blanche Lincoln and Actor/Director/Filmmaker Chuck Williams.

Located at 34.5261, -90.6014 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
, Former municipalities in Arkansas, Arkansas populated places on the Mississippi River, Populated places in Phillips County, Arkansas, Populated places established in 1833

West Helena, Arkansas

West Helena is the western portion of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, a city in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2000 census, this portion of the city population was 8,689. Historically, West Helena and its sister city Helena, located on the Mississippi River, have been two of the focal points in the history of the development of the blues. The cities consolidated on January 1, 2006.

Located at 34.5458, -90.6444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former municipalities in Arkansas, Micropolitan areas of Arkansas, Populated places in Phillips County, Arkansas

KCLT

KCLT (104.9 FM, "Force 3 Radio") is a radio station broadcasting an urban adult contemporary music format. Licensed to West Helena, Arkansas, USA, the station is currently owned by West Helena Broadcasters Inc. and features programing from Citadel Media and Westwood One.

Located at 34.5156, -90.6703 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Arkansas, Urban adult contemporary radio stations, Radio stations established in 1986

KFFA (AM)

KFFA is an American radio station licensed by the FCC to serve the community of Helena, Arkansas. The station is owned by Delta Broadcasting, which is owned by Jamie and Nancy Howe, and Otis Howe, all of whom live in Helena.

Located at 34.5275, -90.63 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Arkansas, Blues radio stations, Country radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1941, Phillips County, Arkansas

KIHW-LP

KIHW-LP is a radio station licensed to serve West Helena, Arkansas. The station is owned by Hope Radio. It airs a Christian radio format deriving a portion of its programming from Radio 74 Internationale. The station was assigned the KIHW-LP call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on December 19, 2002.

Located at 34.53, -90.6128 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Low-power FM radio stations in Arkansas, Radio stations in Arkansas, Christian radio stations in the United States, Phillips County, Arkansas

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCC) is a two-year institution of higher learning located in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. The college enrolls 2,350 students (64% female, 36% male) and has been accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools the since 1970. As of 2009, the college has three campuses: the Helena-West Helena Campus, the DeWitt Campus, and the Stuttgart Campus.

Located at 34.5471, -90.6166 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Arkansas, Two-year colleges in the United States, Educational institutions established in 1965, Buildings and structures in Phillips County, Arkansas, Education in Phillips County, Arkansas

KFFA-FM

KFFA-FM is a radio station broadcasting an Adult Contemporary music format. Licensed to Helena, Arkansas, USA. The station is currently owned by Delta Broadcasting.

Located at 34.5276, -90.6295 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Arkansas

Central High School (Helena-West Helena, Arkansas)

Central High School is a comprehensive public high school for students in grades nine through twelve in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, United States. It is one of four public high schools in Phillips County and the sole high school administered by the Helena-West Helena School District.

Located at 34.5414, -90.6282 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in Arkansas, Schools in Phillips County, Arkansas

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वेस्ट हेलेना, Вест Хелена