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June 3, 2015
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May 2015 Records Historic Rainfall
BY MELANIE BUCK The National Weather Service in Little Rock reported that Big Fork not only received the largest amount of rainfall in Polk County for the month of May but also in the state, taking in 24.46 inches of rain. Mena came in second with 21.46 inches, and Cove recorded 20.03 inches as the third largest amount of rainfall in the state. May of 2015 has been officially recorded as the wettest month ever in Mena. Normal rainfall for the month of May is 5.54 inches. This year, Mena received almost four times that amount. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
New Pulse Multi-Media Announces Expansion
BY MELANIE BUCK Just on the heels of closing the merger that combined Pulse Publications with Mena Radio, the new Pulse Multi-Media is already announcing new construction to expand their new headquarters at 1168 Hwy 71 South. General Manager LeAnn Dilbeck announced June 1 that the company plans to start construction soon that upon completion will relocate the radio station to the Hwy 71 location. “On behalf of everyone with The Pulse, let me just say how excited we are about this new chapter and how proud we are to be working with everyone at Mena Radio. Since we have merged, the Pulse offices located on Hwy 71 South will serve as our main headquarters. The radio station located on Reine Street will now serve as a production & on-air studio only. We encourage the public to email us any announcements CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
MRHS Honored by U. S. Department of Defense
As area schools dismiss for summer break, the McMillan City Pool is always a favorite hot spot and is now open for business! The pool officially opened full-time this past Saturday and will be open seven days a week to the general public from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturday, Sundays from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. The pool will also be open from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Monday through Friday for adult/lap swimming. No kids will be allowed during that time frame unless they are swimming laps.
[MENA, Ark.] Mena Regional Health System’s Cardiopulmonary Department was recently recognized as a nominee for the 2015 Department of Defense’s Top Employer Award. The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the Department of Defense to employers for their support of National Guard and Reserve members. Almost half of the U.S. military is made up of National Guard and Reserve members, many of whom also hold jobs with civilian employers. The Freedom Award recognizes those employers that provide the most outstanding support for these Citizen Warriors. Up to 15 employers will be selected for this year’s award and honored at the Pentagon in an official ceremony in August. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 1020 MENA ST. MENA, AR 71953 | SINCE 1939
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