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‘Expedition Unknown’ Films Locally D is c ov ers M ena’ s D B C oope r C onnec t ion
Sliding into Summer Fun!
BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com T he last week of M ay, the town of M ena was abuzz with sightings of Jo sh Gates, host of the Travel Channel s shows Expedition nknown and Destination Truth. Although no one could figure out why he was here, we can now announce that Gates and his Travel Channel crew were in town to film at the Board Camp Crystal M ine, owned by O rvi lle and Cheryl M urphy. T he couple has been in touch with producers since M arch, howeve r, they were not allowed to announce the plans to film. Cheryl Murphy said the Travel Channel contacted them a few months ago, after they were referred by someone for the mine s special attributes. Those attributes are being kept under wraps for CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
Chamber Welcomes New Executive Director BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com M att T homas, President of the M ena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce, has announced Ashley Smith as the new Executive Director, following Paula Bailey s resignation. Bailey had served as the Chamber s Director from October 2013 to June 2017, but recently relocated to another state due to her husband s employment.Smith is a hometown Mena girl and is excited to be a big part of promoting the community that she grew up in and is so proud of. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
Harjo & Rose Convictions Upheld in Arkansas Court of Appeals BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com O pinions were released last week in the cases of two persons from Polk County who sought relief from the Arkansas Court of Appeals in cases that were both originally tried in Polk County. B oth Lori R ose and Lance Harj o presented their cases to the state court, each havi ng unrelated cases, and each were affirmed by the high court s judges. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
Taking advantage of the now open McMillan Pool, Anthony Williams, age 17 of Choctaw, Okla. and Austin Buntin, age 10, from Fayetteville, Ark slide into the crisp water as lifeguard CeCe Metcalf looks on! Williams and Buntin were in Mena visiting family. Each day the pool will be open from noon – 5 p.m. with general swim fees costing $3 per person and $1.50 for kids ages 5 & under.There is also an adult swim time Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Admission for adult swim times are $1.50. No kids will be allowed during that time frame unless they are swimming laps. This time is set aside for those that wish to use the pool just for exercise. For swim lessons or to begin booking your pool parties, call 479-394-8312.
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