The #USMarines in Polk County had a small presentation and celebration at Mena City Hall the morning of Nov. 10, 2025, to commemorate 250 years. Mena Mayor Seth Smith was the Guest of Honor. They will ...

The Ouachita Trading Post 2025 Halloween Coloring Contest Safer Internet Month Listeners, change that dial! New way to listen to KENA and KQOR Two inmates escape Oklahoma facility Saturday morning ...

November 3, 2025 Ray Graham, 68, of Acorn was arrested on a warrant for Cruelty to Animals. November 4, 2025 Jonathan Dixon, ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — “Children as young as seven are being targeted online, and we’re seeing a sharp increase in sextortion cases involving minors,” Sgt. Corwin Battle, Commander of the Arkansas ...

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Halloween approaches, creeping up on us at the end of this week. The holiday has become a celebration. Its history has been told ad nauseum. Tales of ghosts, monsters and madmen abound. It’s a pretty ...

Kevin Williams, President, Union Bank of Mena has announced multiple staff promotions. Jason Sullivan has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Lending. Sullivan, who was previously Vice President, ...

An older cow of ours is showing signs of age, as time slows for no man or beast. Recently, she stood cleaning the new bull calf at her side. Moved by the act of tender compassion compelled by the ...

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Tims Lane near Hatfield in reference to a theft. Deputies responded to a report of a sexual assault. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 41 S ...

After 22 years of dedication to Nidec Motor Corporation, Jim Stroope has decided to retire, leaving the managerial mantle to Mike Glover. Nidec is a Japanese manufacturer and distributor of electric ...

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 193 near Cherry Hill in reference to an unattended death. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hatton Lane near Cove in reference to a physical ...

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to possible identity fraud. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on West Boundary Road near Mena in reference to a verbal altercation.