SPORTS
CWD testing remains critical as 2023-24 season wraps up
By Patrick Massey With Arkansas’ deer season coming to an official end Feb. 29, the
Elks Annual Hoop Shoot time for boys and girls
By Ethan Nahté If you have a boy or girl ages 8-13, It’s that time
Former Razorback and Cardinals catcher to be special Bucks guest
By Ethan Nahté The UARM Bucks baseball are having their First Pitch Banquet, and they’re
Cossatot FFA shoots to the top at state trap tourney
By Patrick Massey The Cossatot River High School chapter of FFA recently competed in a
Forest Service reminds hunters about regulations on public lands
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — November 7, 2023 – Modern gun season in Arkansas begins this
Military, past and present, invited to Home Game Tailgate party
By Ethan Nahté Veterans, service members, active duty and family are invited to come to
Obituaries
Tommy Douglas Smith
Mr. Tommy Douglas Smith, age 68, entered his heavenly Father’s home on Tuesday, April 30,
Warden Leavause Dunagan
Warden Leavause Dunagan, 82, of Vandervoort, Arkansas, passed away on April 30, 2024, in Mena,
Joan Purifoy
Joan Purifoy, age 81, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to her heavenly home on Monday, April
Judith Rae Johncox
Judith Rae Johncox, age 83, of Cove, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024,
William Thomas Dillard
Mr. William Thomas Dillard, age 60, went to be with his heavenly Father on Friday,
Carylon Sue Metcalf
Mrs. Carylon Sue Metcalf, age 76, went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday,
Police Reports
Mena Police Reports
April 21 A report of possession of methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia after a
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
April 22, 2024 Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 238 near Mena in
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
June 5, 2023 Lee Wisnoski, 48, of Mena was arrested on a Felony Failure to
Southwest EMS donates trauma kits to the sheriff’s office
Article and photos by Ethan Nahté May is First Responders Month when we honor those
Tommy Douglas Smith
Mr. Tommy Douglas Smith, age 68, entered his heavenly Father’s home on Tuesday, April 30,
Warden Leavause Dunagan
Warden Leavause Dunagan, 82, of Vandervoort, Arkansas, passed away on April 30, 2024, in Mena,
Lifesaving reminder: Motorcyclist safety is everyone’s safety
Coinciding with Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, May marks the beginning of riding season for many
Mena Police Reports
April 21 A report of possession of methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia after a