SPORTS
Lake Wilhelmina anglers encouraged to catch and keep all they can eat
MENA — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has lifted all daily limits and size
Arkansas State Parks celebrates Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend June 7-9
Arkansas State Parks invites you to join us for Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend from noon
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
Obituaries
Elizabeth Amberzine Brown Brewer
Mrs. Elizabeth Amberzine Brown Brewer, age 96, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, in Mena,
Robert Anthony Bates
Mr. Robert Anthony Bates, age 57, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Mena, Arkansas.
Mitchell Maynard Kanna
Mitchell Maynard Kanna, departed this world on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas,
Wayne Plunkett
Wayne Plunkett, age 81, of Watson, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, May 24th, 2024, in Mena,
Denise Elaine Collier
Denise Elaine Collier, age 73, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024,
Willa Dean Powell
Dr. Willa Dean Powell, age 91, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Yakina, Washington.
Police Reports
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
March 30, 2026 Ashley Miller, 34, of Poplar Bluff, MO was arrested on two counts
Mena Police Reports
March 29 Stephen Hobbs, 38, was served with a warrant after a traffic stop on
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
March 23, 2026 No reports. March 24, 2026 Thomas Jones, 27, of Wickes was
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
March 30, 2026 Ashley Miller, 34, of Poplar Bluff, MO was arrested on two counts
Mena Police Reports
March 29 Stephen Hobbs, 38, was served with a warrant after a traffic stop on
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
March 23, 2026 No reports. March 24, 2026 Thomas Jones, 27, of Wickes was
Mena Police Reports
March 22 A report of theft of a vehicle was taken at a residence on
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
March 16, 2026 Joseph Lawrence, 43, of Mena was booked on a warrant for 2nd
Mena Police Reports
March 15 Edward Corristan, 35, was charged with Interference with a Law Enforcement Officer and