
SPORTS

Mena represented at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
By Ethan Nahté Orlando has over 5,000 visitors this week, and it’s not people in

Acorn Senior Track results
Submitted by Keith Willsey, Acorn Track & XC Coach On Thursday, April 21st, the Acorn

Acorn Junior District Track Meet results
Submitted by Keith Willsey, Acorn Track & XC Coach On Tuesday, April 19th Acorn High

Talimena 13.1 runs smoothly
By Trey Youngdahl Christian non-profit organization The CALL in Polk County hosted a half-marathon last

The CALL new host of Talimena 13.1 Run & Relay
By Trey Youngdahl Christian non-profit organization The CALL in Polk County will be hosting the

Free rod and reel loaner program available in Polk Co., across Arkansas
Submitted by AGFC With spring break on the horizon, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commissionreminds
Obituaries

Billy John Bates
It is with profound sadness that the family of Billy John Bates, age 88, of

Sherrill Elliott Swedoski
Mrs. Sherrill Elliott Swedoski, age 84, passed away August 8, 2022, in Mt. Ida, Arkansas.

Benly Don Townsend
Benly Don Townsend passed peacefully in his home on August 8, 2022, at 87 years

Randall K. Turner
Mr. Randall K. Turner, 77, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at

Fred Ernest Embry
Mr. Fred Ernest Embry, age 83, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022,

Lawrence “Larry” Barsic
Mr. Lawrence “Larry” Barsic, 69, of Mena passed away August 3, 2022. He was born
Police Reports

Mena Police Report
July 31 A report of criminal mischief was taken from The Look Salon. Michael Harvey,

Polk County Sheriff’s Log
July 25, 2022 Deputies responded to a runaway juvenile being located. July 26, 2022 Deputies

Mena Police Report
July 17 A report of criminal trespass was taken at Cruizzers. Jennifer Collins, 46, was