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Driver hit by CPKC locomotive engines

Driver hit by CPKC locomotive engines

Texas equine herpes outbreaks puts Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma horse communities on alert

Texas equine herpes outbreaks puts Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma horse communities on alert

US Marines of Polk County commemorate 250th anniversary

US Marines of Polk County commemorate 250th anniversary

The Ouachita Trading Post 2025 Halloween Coloring Contest

The Ouachita Trading Post 2025 Halloween Coloring Contest

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Safer Internet Month

Jeff Flanigan

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Local Man Discovers New Variety of Black Gum Tree – “Sheri’s Cloud”

November 12, 2014 Jeri Pearson

BY MELANIE BUCK - Mena resident Jeff Flanigan is responsible for finding a new variety of a Black Gum tree...

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Polk County Sheriff’s Log

July 10, 2026 Ethan Nahté

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Mena Police Reports

July 10, 2026 Ethan Nahté

Two heavily damaged vehicles crash near a storefront, with bystanders and a police officer inspecting the scene.

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Driver hit by CPKC locomotive engines

July 10, 2026 Ethan Nahté

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Polk County Sheriff’s Log

July 6, 2026 Ethan Nahté