Comedian Adam Kessler performing at Mena Polk County Senior Center

By Ethan Nahté

The Mena-Polk County Senior Center will have comedian Adam Kessler performing on Saturday, December 2. Kessler is a clean comedian out of the Fayetteville area who has toured the nation, audi- tioned for America’s Got Talent and been performing comedy for two decades.

The Senior Center will be doing a potluck starting at 11 a.m. and the comedy show will start at noon. Admission is $10 dollars. Everyone is welcome.

Polk County Farm Bureau will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holidays.

Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild will meet Monday, Nov. 27 from 1-4 p.m. at the Extension Education Building at 211 DeQueen St. Bring Show and Tell or come for advice on a project you are working on. If you attended the Ouachita Quilt Show Nov. 3-4, we welcome your comments and suggestions.

There will not be a meeting in December but Nimble Thimbles does meet the fourth Monday of the month at the Extension Education Building at 211 DeQueen St.

GriefShare at First Presbyterian Church Mena meet every Wednesday at 1 p.m. for anyone in the community who is grieving the loss of a loved one.

Democrat Party Christmas Party will be at the Daisy Room (behind Janseen Avenue Florist & Gifts), from 6:30-10 p.m., Dec. 11. Catered by Papas with fajita checken, rice and beans. Dessert is potluck, so bring your holiday goodies to share.

GriefShare at The Crossing in Mena meets every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. for anyone in the community who is grieving the loss of a loved one.

Christ’s Church of Cove, 5234 Hwy. 71 S, Cove gathers every Tuesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m., for free coffee and conversation.

The Back Country Extension Homemakers Club meets

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the second Friday of each month at 1 p.m. at the UA Extension’s Education Building, 211 DeQueen St., Mena. We are a service organization affiliated with UA’s Division of Agriculture with a mission to have fun and learn new things while enriching our community and creating a more contented family life. We believe the greatest force that molds character comes from the home. Come join new friends and old as we together grow. For more info, contact Ginger at Gingerkm@protonmail.com.

The Polk County Housing Authority has Rental Vouchers available. They are also in need of Applicants and Landlords. Contact them at 509 S. Morrow, Mena, (479) 394-1565 or polkarhousing.com.

Hatfield First Baptist Church “Shepherd’s Closet” Open Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Large selection of good, used clothing & a limited supply of non-perishable food items. Free to anyone in need.

Narcotics Anonymous meet at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday, noon - 1 p.m. on Wednesday, 7 p.m. on Thursday, 7 p.m. on Friday, and 6 p.m. on Saturday at the old bus barn at The Crossing church. For information call Erica at (479) 234-5289 or Candice at (501) 356-8300.

Jam session every Tuesday night, 6-9 p.m. at Shady Mountain Events, 428 Hwy. 375 East, Mena. No charge, everyone is welcome. All genres of music. Bring your own instrument, come watch or dance. Call (479) 2347174 with questions.

First Presbyterian Church will be presenting a series on the Book of Revelation in its Adult Sunday School class on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:45. Earl Harrell will be the presenter and will focus on the titles of Jesus as revealed in the Book of Revelation. The public is invited to attend. Classes will be in the Helen Barham Room at the church, 904 Church Avenue, Mena.

The Ouachita Beekeepers Association is now meeting on the second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. in the Education Building of the UA Extension Office, 211 DeQueen St., Mena. Come early and enjoy refreshments and bee talk with other beekeepers.

The Hatfield Branch Library is open every Tuesday and Friday from noon-4 p.m. The library is located at 121 Cemetery Rd. (old Agri building) in Hatfield.

The Cove Branch Library is open Monday and Thursday from noon-5 p.m. The Library is located next to Cove Town Hall at 5568 Hwy. 71 S.

The Mena/Polk County Senior Center will have The Gator and Friends band performing in Mena every Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

The Center has an exercise class on Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Contact Trena Looney with questions, (479) 394-5459.

The Cossatot Senior Center in Wickes has meals and activities for seniors.The hours are 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. If you need to make delivery arrangements or changes call (870) 385-2373.

Alcoholics Anonymous meet at The Crossing Church, 3 p.m., Sundays; at 5 p.m., Tuesdays; and at 8 p.m. Saturdays at the old bus barn. For information call (479) 234-8366 or (479) 216-3786.

American Legion meets every 2nd Tuesday at the Legion Hall in Acorn. Potluck at 6 p.m., meeting follows. Come play Bingo, Saturdays and Mondays, starts at 6 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m.

Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s Breakfast every Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, Mena, 8 a.m. (full breakfast for small donation). All men from the community are invited to attend.

Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7 p.m. Fridays at the First United Methodist Church, Ninth Street and Port Arthur. Discussion/Book Study for information call (479) 243-0297.

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The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed, or that they have been found innocent, and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S LOG

November 13, 2023

Audra Cogburn, 33, of Mena was arrested on a warrant for Delivery of Methamphetamine or Cocaine.

Tyler Ginn, 28, of DeQueen was arrested on a warrant for Arson.

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to harassment.

Dustin Chenoweth, 34, of DeQueen was arrested on a warrant for Theft of Property.

November 14, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Anders Avenue near Hatfield in reference to a structure fire.

Christopher Brown, 48, of Mena was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

Deputies responded to a report of Disorderly Conduct. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

November 15, 2023

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to harassment.

November 16, 2023

Michael Curry, 37, of Grannis was arrested on a Body Attachment.

Renee Veal, 52, of Hatfield was arrested by an officer with Probation

Parole on a warrant for Disorderly Conduct, 2nd Degree Battery and Harassment.

David Fraser, 35, of Mena was arrested by an officer with Probation Parole on a warrant for Failure to Appear.

Christian Kahn, 20, of Mena was arrested on a Body Attachment.

Deputies responded to a report of rape.

David Hatton, 61, of Mena was arrested on a charge of Distributing, Possessing, or Viewing of Matter Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct Involving a Child.

Deputies responded to a residence on Hwy 278 E near Wickes in reference to a vandalized mailbox.

November 17, 2023

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to an issue with a child custody exchange.

Donnie Dollarhyde, 50, of Mena was arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department on five Failure to Appear Warrants.

Michael Flowers, 45, of DeQueen was arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department on a warrant for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Subsequent Offense.

November 18, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 289 near Cove in reference to a trespasser. Information has been forwarded to the Prose- cuting Attorney for further consideration.

November 19, 2023

No reports.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked 0 vehicle accidents this week.

Mena Police Reports

November 12

Sterling Bowen, 25, was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile, and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor after a traffic stop at Tapley Park.

November 13

Michael Creel, 37, was served with a warrant at the detention center.

Lepeter McDole, 36, was served with a warrant at a residence on Evans Circle.

A report of domestic battery was taken at a residence on Evans Circle. A report of domestic battery was taken from a walk-in complainant.

November 14

A death investigation report was taken at a residence on Hornbeck Avenue.

Neider Rincon, 25, Sharron Pallares, 25, were both charged with Theft at Walmart.

A report of theft was taken at a residence on Highway 71.

November 15

No report.

November 16

Sean Craddock, 28, was charged with Criminal Trespass and served with warrants at Walmart.

November 17

No report.

November 18

Joseph Lucas, 19, was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearm after a traffic stop on Reine Street.

A report of theft was taken at James’ Super Save Foods.

A report of theft was taken at Tobacco SuperStore.

A report of theft was taken from Walmart.