Our area is blessed with many active civic groups and community minded organizations. Readers of this paper regularly see the good deeds and accomplishments for the betterment of the quality of life in our town.
The American Legion National Commander, and leader of the World’s “LARGEST” Veterans Organization, Vincent J. “Jim” Troiola, visited Mena American Legion ‘Frank Fried’ Post #18 on Wednesday. The event is part of a special Veteran’s Day week of visits for Commander Troiola, and is the first t…
Election night for 2022 in Polk County came to a historical end when 4,107 voters supported the measure for the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors in Polk County. Against the measure were 2,756 voters totaling 6,863 voters in the local option in making Polk County a wet county. In t…
It doesn’t take long in Mena to realize our community has a strong tradition of appreciating automobiles, from race cars to classic vehicles, and everything in between. From our ever-popular Rod Run, the Lum and Abner Car Show, to the recent well attended Jeep Jam event on Mena Street, we lo…
October 21 is opening night for Ouachita Little Theatre’s fall production of “Silas Marner,” an original script written and directed by OLT veteran, Brad Storey. Remaining production dates include October 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinees ar…
Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Alpha Beta Chapter lost a long-time friend and sister in 2019. Wyona Abbott had been a member of Beta Sigma Phi for more than 30 years. The sorority decided to award a $150 prize each year to a quilter at the Polk County’s Ouachita Quilt Show in memory of Wyona.
The Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild and Polk County Extension Homemakers Council (EHC) established a scholarship directly with the U of A-Rich Mountain Foundation to enhance educational opportunities for single parents in Polk County. Guild members make a new quilt to raffle at the annual Ouachit…
September 13, 2022 - The Talimena Scenic Drive Association (TSDA) is having its second “Beautify the Byway” on October 15th, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., and is seeking volunteers to help beautify this national treasure.
Mena Police Department reports for the week of September 25th through October 1st, 2022:
As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, the City of Mena and
OLT Auditions, Performances, and Fall Movie Night!
The Mena Agriculture Science Department recently received approval to procure some of the school's property to utilize as a natural resource laboratory for the Forestry and Wildlife Ecosystems, and Managing Natural Resources classes. Work is already underway in preparing the lab for students…
Coming off of two successful performances this summer, Ouachita Little Theatre is announcing the next production. It will be based on an original script written by our director, Brad Storey. He states, “Our fall play will be the story of Silas Marner. I’ve adapted the original novel into a s…
Mena Downtown Partners will meet on Thursday August 18, 5:30 PM at the Mena Star, 501 Mena Street. The primary agenda item will be a presentation on the three $1,000 grants which will be available to businesses located in the Mena Downtown Business District. In order to apply for one of the …
ServSafe has been the industry standard since 1919 in training millions of people how to receive, store, prepare, and serve food safely. Through the Cooperative Extension Service, we offer training and certifications for the ServSafe Food Handler, ServSafe Manager, and ServSafe Instructor &a…
“It’s a rare find today in the United States. A destination that has amazing features, including tremendous scenic beauty, boundless recreational opportunities, a progressive local government that understands tourism, and a neat downtown filled with food, beer, and the arts. Welcome to an un…
The Mena School Board recently held their July meeting at the district administration building.
Have you ever been interested in learning about the Daughters of the American Revolution? Are you a patriotic, civic-minded woman who also loves history and volunteering for your community? Then the DAR may be just what you’re searching for.
Ouachita River School District Administration attended the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AAEA) 47th Annual Summer Conference on July 25-26, 2022 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. This year's conference theme - “Love Public Education: Changing…
Daughters of the American Revolution Honor Veterans in Old Dallas Cemetery
Abigail Nance has received and accepted an offer of appointment to the United States Naval Academy with highest recommendations and nominations from the offices of: Senator Tom Cotton, Senator John Boozman and Congressman Bruce Westerman. The value of her education and service in the US Nava…
Tommy Young’s BALD EAGLE Release
The Historic Armory in Mena was buzzing with excitement Thursday night as people streamed in for an open house style discussion of a proposed innovative and ambitious recreation project that is felt to be an economic game changer for our area, drawing state and national interest to Mena and …
Each year, representatives from around Arkansas serve as delegates for Arkansas American Legion Boys State and Arkansas American Legion Auxiliary Girls State. The transformative programs engage high school juniors in civics education through mock governmental processes and develop leaders th…
Veteran healthcare leader also assumes top leadership role at Mena Regional Health System
Candidate filings came to end at noon on Tuesday, March 1 at the Polk County Courthouse.
With five years in the making, dirt has been moved behind the Polk County Courthouse in preparation of the new jail addition. “If you drive down Hickory Avenue, you’ll see a lot of work getting done on our new jail addition,” shared Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer. “We’re excited to finally…
The District Court will be holding an amnesty program beginning March 2. 20222 through April 15, 2022. They will not take calls for the program on Tuesdays, as that is their court dates. The program is a one time program to provide relief to individuals who have found themselves in a violati…
The Mena School Board held their regular January meeting on Thursday at the Administration Building Board Room.
Mena Regional Health System proudly announces an upcoming merge with Mountain View Clinic. Extraordinary things can occur when like-minded partners, committed to the same vision, come together in ways to better serve our patient community. “I am very excited about joining the MRHS team and f…
The Cossatot River School Board met on Monday, January 31 and approved the recommendation made by Superintendent Tyler Broyles to restructure the two elementary schools located in Polk County.
The City of Mena has been awarded a 2021 ARDOT Transportation
New metal artwork now adorns the front lawn of the campus of the
The Polk County Republican Party has announced that February 22, 2022
The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of January 10, 2022 – January 16, 2022. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may s…
Mena Police Department reports for the week of January 9th through January 15th, 2022:
Local members of the Mena Area Board of Realtors (MABR) attended The Arkansas Realtors Association’s REALTOR® Leadership Retreat at Heifer International in Little Rock January 10th. The leadership retreat provided an excellent speaker panel and interactive learning. Ending the event on Janu…
Demolition day of the current restrooms at Janssen Park was on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in preparation of the new restrooms. According to Mena Mayor Seth Smith, construction will begin in early spring, weather permitting. Last year, the Mena City Council approved the purchase of three pre…
Dur to an increase of COVID cases within the Mena School District, a decision was made earlier this week to transition in-person classes to Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) days for Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. “The latest COVID spread has taken its toll on our schools and the…
Active cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas dropped in the past two days by more than 7,000 according to new data which was released on Monday and Tuesday.
Acorn Elementary and High Schools will “kick-off” a week of outdoor learning beginning on Monday, January 17, 2022 as part of the National School Choice Week celebrations. The week’s themes will include: Project Wild, where students will learn about Arkansas wildlife; Project Learning Tree, …
In a tradition that dates back to the mid-1880’s, UA Rich Mountain held its pinning ceremony for the college’s RN Classes of 2020 and 2021 on Thursday, December 2 in the Ouachita Center on campus. The time-honored pinning ceremony signifies membership in a proud and loyal society of nurses. …
Melanie Wade has been named the new Mena Polk County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director beginning January 10. Wade brings with her extensive experience in event planning, communications, and a strong spirit of community volunteerism.
Residents in Polk County are now able to receive at-home COVID-19 tests at no charge due in part to the existing funds of the COVID response Budget. Governor Asa Hutchinson said that the cost of these tests were approximately $10 million.
On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, Acorn High School students were recognized and honored for their winning essays in the VFW Post #4451 (Veterans of Foreign Wars) 2021 Voices of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Essay Contests. The following students were awarded prizes and ranked 1st, 2nd or 3rd pla…
The Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run, a three-day car show with a long
After two successful summer musicals, BIG and Little Women, Ouachita
Mena Downtown Partners will be providing financial incentives for
During a recent city of Mena planning commission meeting, there was discussion in regard to the number of lodging facilities located within the city limits that have not obtained their Conditional Use Permit, as required by Ordinance No. 930 signed on August 6, 1991.
An estimated 600-700 guests were served during the First Annual Ouachita Nights event held this past weekend in the Martin Avenue Entertainment District located between The Ouachitas and Sanctified Designs. The historic event was Mena’s first temporary entertainment district with more to fol…
The 68th Annual 2021 Polk County Rodeo will be held at the Andy Risenhoover Arena at the Polk County Fairgrounds on August 13th and 14th. The Rodeo will begin at 8:30 each night and with Mutton Bustin’ and Junior Barrels each evening. The Rodeo is produced by Wing Rodeo Co. out of Bogota, Te…
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