Polk County Pulse

10/04/2025

10/04/2025

The Ouachita Mountains Jeep Jam is happening today as well. The group ride is about to begin but there will be some Jeeps still at Tapley Park & plenty of vendors, karaoke with DJ Wanda G, music later with Shades of Gray, and the awards show. Those in the group ride will return shortly for the awards show.

10/04/2025

The HSO Pie Breakfast Fundraiser is about to begin. We have adoptable dogs and Halloween costumes. Come check them out. There are a variety of pies, quiche, coffee, and all sorts of raffle items.

10/03/2025

The Ouachita Mountains Jeep Jam is happening today and Saturday at Tapley Park in Mena. You can come look and watch for free, or you can come register and participate. Details on their site and in person.

10/03/2025

The Ouachita Trading Post 2025 coloring contest is happening. Find copies of the coloring page and rules in this week's Ouachita Trading Post or you can download one here and print it out with the rules. https://mypulsenews.com/the-ouachita-trading-post-2025-halloween-coloring-contest/

10/03/2025

Tina’s Sugar Shack Craft a show is happening today and tomorrow at the Polk County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There’s a variety of crafts, baked goods, Christmas gifts, quilts, wood art, jewelry and more. Free to come look.

10/03/2025

Have you signed up to win a new deer rifle? You could hit the woods with a new gun! Go by these area sponsors today and sign up!

Must be 18 or older to win.

Brought to you by the sponsors below, 104.1 KENA, KQOR 102.1 The Mountain and Mena Pawn & Gun! Good luck!

10/03/2025

Mena Water Utilities will again be conducting our bi-annual water main flushing program during the week of Oct. 6-10,. Mena Water has scheduled the lines on the south side of Highway 71 including the Nunley and Board Camp areas for flushing on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday, the lines on the north side of Highway 71 are scheduled to be flushed.

Flushing is done as a part of a scheduled preventative maintenance program to help maintain good water quality and to improve the water flow in the water distribution system.
As Mena Water flushes your area, you may experience a temporary reduction in water pressure. You may also see some color and/or sand in your water, or you may notice a slight change in the taste and odor of your water. These conditions are normal during flushing activities, and only temporary. If you should experience any of these changes, or if you see some cloudiness or rust color in your water, Mena Water recommends that you refrain from washing light colored laundry; likewise, we recommend that you flush the pipes of your home or business. Flushing of your home or business's pipes is accomplished by opening your front outside hose bib until it runs clear and has no noticeable taste or odor.

Mena Water regrets any inconvenience the flushing may cause you. If you have any questions or if you experience any persistent water quality problems as a result of this maintenance program, please call Mena Water Utilities at 479-394-2761.