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
February 2, 2026 Melissa Underbrink, 31, of Beaumont, CA was booked on a warrant for
Mena Police Reports
February 1 A report of theft was taken from a walk-in complainant. February 2
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
January 26, 2026 No reports. January 27, 2026 No reports. January 28, 2026
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
February 2, 2026 Melissa Underbrink, 31, of Beaumont, CA was booked on a warrant for
Mena Police Reports
February 1 A report of theft was taken from a walk-in complainant. February 2
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
January 26, 2026 No reports. January 27, 2026 No reports. January 28, 2026
Mena Police Reports
January 25 No report. January 26 No report. January 27 James Ralph, 26,
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
January 19, 2026 Deputies were dispatched to a report of a fire at a residence
Mena Police Reports
January 18 William McQuarrie, 71, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 2 counts