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
August 24, 2026 Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Race Lane near Acorn in
Mena Police Reports
August 23 No report. August 24 A report of possession of a controlled substance
Polk County Sheriff’s Report
August 17, 2026 James Alaniz, 60, of Abilene, TX was arrested on a Failure to
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
August 24, 2026 Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Race Lane near Acorn in
Mena Police Reports
August 23 No report. August 24 A report of possession of a controlled substance
Polk County Sheriff’s Report
August 17, 2026 James Alaniz, 60, of Abilene, TX was arrested on a Failure to
Mena Police Reports
August 16 A report of commercial burglary, breaking or entering, and criminal mischief was taken
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
August 10, 2026 Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hwy 71 S near Hatfield
Mena Police Reports
August 9 Britteny Rexrode, 39, was charged with Driving on Suspended License after a traffic