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Due to multiple reports by the media and phone calls in regard to gatherings around the state of more than 10 people, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at today’s COVID-19 update conference that a directive will be in place within 24 hours for the practice of social distancing.

Due to multiple reports by the media and phone calls in regard to gatherings around the state of more than 10 people, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at today’s COVID-19 Update conference that a directive will be in place within 24 hours for the practice of social distancing. According to …

The Arkansas Bankers Association (ABA) is working closely with its member banks across the state in proactively addressing the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

No plans for Shelter in Place; You have to adjust stated Gov. Hutchinson in respond to COVID19

In cooperation with the CDC, Presidential and State guidelines, board members of Ouachita Little Theatre voted to suspend all programs, rehearsals, and concerts (including competition rehearsals for young playwrights) until further notice. The office on Main Street will be closed beginning M…

ADH Press Release -- COVID-19 Update

First positive COVID19 case confirmed in Polk County by the Arkansas Department of Health.

During Governor Asa Hutchinson COVID-19 update this afternoon, the number of positive confirmed cases in the state of Arkansas increased from 62 to 96; at least one of which was in Polk County. Other counties that are now included within the 96-count are Benton and Greene.

Directives have been added in regard to Arkansans and COVID-19

UA Rich Mountain Chancellor Phillip Wilson announced today that all campuses will move to online instruction for the remainder of the semester. “In the interest of the continuity of course delivery and for the protection of our community, we have made the decision to remain online until the …

COVID-19 update in the state of Arkansas

Mena Regional Health System continues to actively address the challenges posed by the novel coronavirus. We plead with our community to take proactive precautions to safeguard not only their own health but the health of their neighbors. Hand washing, social distancing and the frequent sanita…

Hutchinson provides COVID-19 updates to Arkansans

On Friday March 13, 2020, at 4:45 PM, a state of emergency was declared in Polk County. The primary reason for this decision was to give Polk County the ability to request certain items and resources from the state and federal governments that are not currently available locally. We have req…

Mena Mayor Seth Smith delivered his State of the City Address on Tuesday, March 10 after the March City Countil Meeting. 

The Mena Art Gallery presented the 2020 Ouachita Expressions Show  Diamonds are Forever 75th Anniversary of the Southwest Artists event on Saturday, March 7. 

Voters in Polk and Montgomery County were the deciding factor in the race for the Circuit Judge District 18 - West Division 1 between Mena City Attorney Patrick McDaniel and Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. After a seven month campaign, Riner was victorious with a 5…

Congratulations to Jacob Moore of Acorn High School for taking 1st place at the State Archery Tournament in the boys division. He received a $2,500 scholarship and a bow.

In just the last week, officials within the United States have confirmed nine deaths and more than 100 cases of the novel coronavirus.

Super Tuesday came to and end on March 3 with President Donald Trump winning the Republican GOP in Arkansas with 237,347 votes and Joseph R. Biden for the U.S. Presidential Democratic with 92,627 votes. 

Whereas, Southwest Artists, Inc. and Mena Art Gallery will celebrate their 75th anniversary in March 2020; and Whereas, this dedicated group of artists have shared their talents with our community over the last 75 years through various educational venues and are a proven asset to our City; a…

On February 20, Coach Tommy Johnson of the Mena Middle School was awarded the James K. Polk DAR Outstanding American History Teacher Certificate during the chapter's regular meeting. Teachers considered for the award were from both Polk and Montgomery County Schools. Mr. Johnson received his…

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The Holly Harshman Elementary 4th grade Quiz Bowl team participated in the Murfreesboro Invitational Quiz Bowl on Friday, February 28. There were 12 teams. Our team was seeded 5th after lunch. They fought harder when the games resumed and defeated the teams that were seeded fourth and second…

The first event that five members of the James K Polk Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, recently attended was the 16th Annual George Washington Birthday Observation and Luncheon  held on February 20, 2020, at the Hot Springs Country Club.  Twenty four Colonial Organization were …

Super Tuesday is less than one week away in Polk County and across the nation. The phrase Super Tuesday has been used to refer to presidential primary elections since at least 1976. This year, the traditional day will fall on March 3.

The deadline for Community Award nominations for the Mena - Polk County Chamber of Commerce has been extended to Friday, Feb. 28.

Though fuel sales were down during the month of January, clear skies during the last few days have allowed for consistent air traffic at the Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport. Several military planes and choppers were spotted at the airport for refueling during the past week. According to…