Gov. Sanders visits Umpire schools

Following the Governor’s tour and roundtable at Umpire Schools on Monday, Dec. 4, Sanders’ spokeswoman Alexa Henning released the following readout:

“Today, Governor Sanders toured Umpire Schools and held a roundtable with community members, teachers, parents, faculty and elected representatives. The Governor expressed how strong the sense of community and connection is at the school and commended the educators for contributing to the success of all their students. Both Governor Sanders and Secretary Oliva relayed how important it was for the state to hear all the perspectives and concerns directly from the community. The Governor offered the Arkansas Department of Education’s assistance to the local districts to help them in compiling data and options for Umpire Schools. Governor Sanders and Secretary Oliva stressed that any options for the future of the school should ultimately prioritize what is in the best interest of the students.”

- Cy Young and Sam Strasner, Sports Nutrition, bronze medal

Three teams will advance to compete at FCCLA State Star Events on

Apr. 10, 2024.

Kenzie Daniels, Kora Carter and Lauren Cruz attended as student judges.

Members of the Christian Motorcyclists Association, other cyclists, members of the general public, and the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce met up with the Marine Corps League and Mena Elks Lodge at Santa’s Outback Barn in Janssen Park on a chilly and foggy morning to make a deliver to Toys for Tots. The reindeer were on a break, so Hampton Aviation loaned the use of a box truck to load the toys and take them to Santa’s secret location to check against the Naughty or Nice list.

(Photos by Ethan Nahté)

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Bucks baseball players visit HHE

By Logan McCourtney

Players from the UARM Bucks baseball team visited with students assembled at Holly Harshman on Friday, Nov. 10. Sophomores Caden Brown, Luke Crumpler, and Trevor Flake spent their morning reading books to the students assembled, while also fielding questions from the enthusiastic students at HHE.