Mena Newspapers, Inc.

10/24/2025

There is a list of Halloween Happenings for this week and next found in the current Mena Star. It is as up-to-date with events as we could find for events happening around Polk County. If we missed your event, send it to [email protected], but please check the list first to see if you are already on it or not before inundating us with your events.

10/24/2025

There is a possibility of rain due around kickoff but most of the rain should be over around noon today and the rain shouldn't last long this evening for the football game at Dover or any other activities such as the costume contest at the Mena House of Fear.

10/24/2025

Dierks High School is leading the pack by 400,000 votes at the moment, but one never knows how a last minute surge may bring their closest competitor, Lebanon High School out of Oregon. Let's keep an Arkansas school in the lead and help give them the win.

⏰ LAST DAY to VOTE for the Outlaws!!!

📲 Vote here 👉 https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights/b

📊 Note: Voting totals will update at 11:00 AM on Friday, but voting will remain open until 2:00 AM on Saturday morning (Midnight Pacific Time). The winner will be announced on October 30th.


T-Mobile

10/23/2025

Scam Alert

Arkansans have seen a recent rash of texts and emails from senders claiming to be from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. The texts or emails purport to be notifications of tax refund request approval, and they direct recipients to share bank account information at a provided link.

These texts and emails are not from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. No government agency would ever ask you to share information about your bank account via text or email for a tax refund.

If you receive this scam via text, tap the “Report Junk” option. If you receive this scam via email, delete the email. You can report the scam to the FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov. https://tinyurl.com/4sm5acjy

10/22/2025

Will you dare to enter Mena House of Fear? You'll have to go through the haunted house to be judged for the costume contest on Friday. Visit their site for information. You could win up to $100! And, some of the proceeds go to the Polk County Toys For Tots.

10/22/2025

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has lots of tips on their website for being safe this Halloween for electrical safety. Keep Halloween fun.

10/22/2025

10/21/2025

Congratulations to Chloe Hooper!

Chloe Hooper recognized by The Natural State Sports Network as a Top Performer.
https://naturalstatesports.com/the-natural-state-sports-networks-prep-volleyball-top-performers-10-20-2025/

10/21/2025

Did you know that the Polk County Sheriff's Department has a receptacle that you can place expired and unused drugs in year-round? It's a permanent collection site at 507 Church St. in Mena.

PSA: Your toilet isn’t a trash can 🚫🚽
Flushing meds = polluting the water.
AR Drug Take Back = saving the community and protecting the planet.
Be the hero. Join us Oct 25 → ARDrugTakeBack.org

10/16/2025

Peachtree Assisted Living is looking for candy donations to give out to trick-or-treaters. Contact them on how you can donate.

10/16/2025

A reminder that today is the blood drive with Our Blood Institute. Go to First Baptist Church Mena. Even if you haven't preregistered, they'll accept walk-ins. Be a superhero.