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
LaRita Chitwood
LaRita Chitwood, age 82, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at
Richard Lee Warner
Mr. Richard Lee Warner, age 83, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Waldron, Arkansas.
Reda Clayburn
Reda Clayburn, age 84, of Hatfield, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and
Joseph Gooch
In Mena, Arkansas, our beloved Joseph Gooch peacefully passed away at the age of 93
Joseph Carl Simmons
Mr. Joseph Carl Simmons, age 82, went to join his heavenly Father on Tuesday, March
Joseph Terry Lane
Mr. Joseph Terry Lane, age 62, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, in Mena, Arkansas.
Police Reports
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
March 4, 2024 Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to a child custody
Mena Police Reports
March 3 No report. March 4 Brandon Powell, 39, was charged with Breaking or
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
February 26, 2024 Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to a theft. Deputies
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LaRita Chitwood
LaRita Chitwood, age 82, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at
Richard Lee Warner
Mr. Richard Lee Warner, age 83, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Waldron, Arkansas.
Reda Clayburn
Reda Clayburn, age 84, of Hatfield, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and
Joseph Gooch
In Mena, Arkansas, our beloved Joseph Gooch peacefully passed away at the age of 93
Attorney General Griffin explains rules governing signature collection for ballot initiatives
LITTLE ROCK – With signatures being collected on several ballot initiatives ahead of the 2024
Food Friday fundraisers
Polk County will have a couple of extra options for lunch on Friday, March 15,