SPORTS
AGFC launches new license system, Smartphone app
Submitted by AGFC LITTLE ROCK — Renewing your hunting and fishing licenses this year will
Mena scores two 2023 Southwest Arkansas Softball Hall of Fame inductees
By Ethan Nahté The 47th Annual Watermelon Festival in Hope took place Aug. 10-12. Friday
Bearcats to battle Leopards in home opener
By Jay Bunyard The first football game ever played in Mena was on Nov. 23,
Harding University to host 2023 Special Olympics Summer Games
SEARCY, Ark. (May 16, 2023) — Harding University will host the 2023 Special Olympics Arkansas
June 10 fishing derbies announced for Arkansas
Forest Service Announces Dates for Spring Youth Fishing Derbies RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — May 8, 2023
Dreams Do Come True
Article & photos by Ethan Nahté For some 9-year-old girls, a dream might consist of a
Obituaries
TerryDino Garcia Cabello
Mr. TerryDino Garcia Cabello, age 61, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023,
Amos Leonard Nix Jr
Amos Leonard Nix Jr, age 77, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023,
Richard C. Olmstead
Mr. Richard C. Olmstead, age 81, passed from this life on Saturday, September 9, 2023,
Randy Foster
Randy Foster, age 66, died on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at his home. He was
Velda Spencer
Velda passed away peacefully 8/31/23 in Hot Springs, AR. Velda was born November 20th, 1938,
James (Jim) A. McAllister
James (Jim) A. McAllister, 80, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at
Police Reports
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
September 11, 2023 Andrew Phillips, 28, of Mena was arrested by an officer with Probation
Mena Police Reports
September 10 A report of harassment was taken from a walk-in complainant. A report of
Mena Police Reports
September 3 Ronda Castillo, 46, was served with a warrant at a residence on Jones
Bigfoot enthusiasts to gather again
Article by Patrick Massey Photos by Ethan Nahté Many folks believe there is something roaming
TerryDino Garcia Cabello
Mr. TerryDino Garcia Cabello, age 61, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023,
Amos Leonard Nix Jr
Amos Leonard Nix Jr, age 77, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023,
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
September 11, 2023 Andrew Phillips, 28, of Mena was arrested by an officer with Probation
Mena Police Reports
September 10 A report of harassment was taken from a walk-in complainant. A report of