MENA POLICE REPORTS

May 14

A report of robbery was taken from Tobacco Super Store.

A report of harassment was taken from a walk-in complainant.

May 15

A report of theft of property was taken from Walmart.

A report of theft of property was taken from Walmart.

Rodney Morrison, 37, was charged with Violation of a Protection Order at a residence on Oak Grove.

A report of theft was taken from a walk-in complainant.

Kaleena Burt, 25, was served with a warrant at Walmart.

May 16

Brad Norman, 25, was charged with DWI and Possession of Open Container Containing Alcohol in a Vehicle after a traffic stop on Mena Street.

Melissa Hartin, 47, was served with a warrant at a residence on Janssen Avenue.

May 17

A report of theft of property was taken at a residence on 9th Street.

May 18

A report of criminal trespass was taken at Walmart.

A report of fraudulent use of a credit card was taken from a walk-in complaint.

May 19

Crystal Garrett, 41, was served with a warrant at a residence on Highway 71.

Amanda Stewart, 39, was charged with Disorderly Conduct after a disturbance call to Sun Country Inn.

A report of defacing objects of public respect was taken at Janssen Park.

Matresa Stokes, 40, was charged with Public Intoxication and Possession of Marijuana on Reeves Avenue.

May 20 No report.

AHS junior Shay Allen selected for study tour

Submitted by Tammy L. Young

Acorn High School Junior Shay Allen has been selected to participate in the 2023 Rural Electric Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative chose Shay among a host of applicants to represent this region of Arkansas on the youth tour of Washington, D.C. in June 2023.

Shay is an honor student at Acorn High School and truly has a love for

Program in Arkansas is credited to Mr. Alton Higginbotham, former president and chief executive officer of First Electric Cooperative Corp. Higginbotham stated that the program attracts the “best and brightest” of Arkansas’ youth and believed that in addition to learning about the federal government, the program gives our youth a better understanding of the important role of the electric cooperatives.

The annual tour has been sponsored by Arkansas’ electric cooperatives since 1990

ORSD Career Connect

Partnering for student success

Submitted by Tammy L. Young

Ouachita River School District hosted their Inaugural ORSD Career Connect event on May 1 in

Career pathways were grouped by occupational clusters to help our career partners more effectively target and identify students for interviews to facilitate opportunities for em- history, completing all social science requirements for high school and also enrolled in Advanced Placement U.S. History this year. Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative leaders Brad Castor, RMEC President & CEO and John Larucci, RMEC Member Services/ Safety Coordinator & Lead Lineman complimented Shay on her interview, application, and accomplishments that demonstrated her commitment to this program and opportunity to learn about our nation’s history.

Instrumental in starting the Youth Tour for Arkansas youth. Approximately 40 high school juniors with chaperons attend the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas’ Youth Tour and are selected by the state’s electric distribution cooperatives through essay contests and an interview process. partnership with Western Arkansas Planning & Development District for Acorn and Oden High School seniors. ployment, internships, apprenticeships, education, and training based on students’ career pathways, skills, and career goals. Students also learned about potential career and occupational pathways to explore as a result of this experience. The event was a huge success for students, career partners and our District.

During the tour, the group visits historic sites such as Mount Vernon, the Smithsonian Institution, Arlington National Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, the U.S. Holocaust Museum and the U.S. Capitol. They also visit and meet with members of the Arkansas Congressional Delegation.

The event was held in the Mary Davis Gym from 9 - 11:30 a.m. with over 60-plus career representatives from business, industry, agencies, organizations, military branches, and higher education institutions.

The Ouachita River School District Career Connect event for seniors included seniors identifying their post-secondary plan and career pathway, completing a career profile and resume, and participating in job interviews with our career partners.

Ouachita River School District would like to extend our gratitude to the career representatives and partners that participated in this year’s event. Thank you for sharing your time, talents and important information with our students in helping them be better prepared for life.