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Michael Reisig, author and Mena resident, has released his new novel The True Tales of the Road to Key West. Mr. Reiseg told the Pulse he expects this book to draw more attention than usual, as it’s a bit different from his previous works. According to the description, this book is a “madcap recollection of real experiences that took place ...
March, 2018
- 16 March
Governor Hutchinson Appears at UA Rich Mountain
On Wednesday March 14th, Governor Asa Hutchinson appeared at UA Rich Mountain for the rededication of the Bill Abernathy Building, and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Mena Workforce Center. Governor Hutchinson was the keynote speaker for the event. More details will follow.
- 15 March
Mena Regional Auxiliary hosts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
The Mena Regional Auxiliary recently hosted a Medicare Fraud Prevention Program at MRHS. The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) empowers seniors to prevent healthcare fraud. Dee Edwards, SMP Coordinator and Margie Jones, Assistant, provided attendees with a wealth of information regarding ways to protect themselves from fraudulent activity. Starting April 2018, each person enrolled in Medicare will receive a new Medicare ...
- 14 March
Sociable Seniors Holds March Luncheon
On Thursday March 22 at 12:00 p.m., the Polk County Sociable Seniors is meeting at Papa’s Mexican Café. The guest speaker will be Judge Brandon Ellison and a trivia contest will follow. Anyone over 50 years of age is encouraged to attend and fellowship with their peers. For more information, you can call Diane Mathis at: (479) 243-0191.
- 14 March
Polk County Courthouse Heroes Holds Hamburger Lunch
The Polk County Courthouse Heroes Relay for Life Team is having a fundraiser lunch on Thursday March 29, 2018. Lunch consists of a hamburger, pickles, chips, a cookie, and a bottle of water for $5.00, or you can have an extra hamburger added for $2.00 more. If there are five or more orders going to the same location, they can ...
- 14 March
Pine Crest Annual Meeting
Pine Crest Cemetery recently held their Annual Meeting. The main purpose of the Annual Meeting is to elect new officers of the parent organization, Pine Crest Gardens, Inc. The 2017 officers were all re-elected for 2018, and include Chris Daniel as President, Joe Bunch as Vice President, Jimmy Rackley as Secretary, and Moppy Billingsley as Treasurer. Board members include Judith ...
- 14 March
The 5th Annual Talimena 13.1 Releases Results
The 5th Annual Talimena 13.1 Run and Relay benefitting Polk County Developmental Center (PCDC) was held on March 10. We had another successful event and are thankful that the rain by-passed us! There were 32 individuals who registered to run the half-marathon distance of 13.1 miles from Janssen Park to Queen Wilhelmina Lodge! Five 13-Person teams registered to do the ...
- 14 March
Polk County 4-H Benefit Exceeds $10,000
At over 250 members strong, and a core group of volunteers, always willing to help, it’s really no wonder why the benefit, which took place on March 3rd was such a success. When asked why they decided to take this avenue for raising money Carla Vaught said, “In the past we have sold poinsettias and mums, but recently involvement and ...
- 14 March
Arkansas Workers’ Comp. Commission Introduces New Rule
Work-related injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2018, will fall under Rule 099.41. This rule was adopted to regulate medications, specifically opioids, in order to reduce potential addictions. At the same time, it’s expected to reduce pharmaceutical costs in workers’ compensation claims. Over the past year, the Commission has gathered research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ...
- 14 March
Walk Across Polk County
County Extension employee Bridgett Martin has been very busy lately, unfortunately she doesn’t get to apply all of that work to total in the Walk Across Polk County competition initiative. If so she would more than likely win, hands down. Of course Bridgett will be the first one to tell you that without the cooperation from “Quality of Life,” MRHS ...
