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April 13, 2016
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Governor Asa Hutchinson Featured Speaker for GOP’s Reagan-Rockefeller Dinner Endorses State Representative Candidate John Maddox
Rollover Accident Injures County Deputy BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com
Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Rick Seidenzahl was transported by Southwest EMS to Mena Regional Health System following a rollover accident in front of the former Pine Bowl on Highway 71 South in Mena Friday morning, April 8th. The deputy was responding to a call of drunk drivers and was southbound on Highway 71. According to witnesses on the scene, just before 9 a.m., a white GMC Yukon, driven by Clint Edwards of Mena, was attempting to turn left into CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
Circuit Clerk Announces Early Retirement
Quorum Court to Appoint Successor to Finish Term BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com
Polk County Circuit Clerk Sharon Simmons has announced an early retirement from her 14-year service to the county and it’s citizens. Simmons said, “I’ve enjoyed the ride and ready for retirement. I came in, and this office wasn’t up to par, and I did what I said I was going to do. When Mickey (her husband) retired, I decided to as well. The office is being left in good hands.” Simmons said the people are what she will miss the most, and being able to brighten their day with hugs and making them feel special. She also stated how proud she was of the efforts put in by her and her staff during her career as Circuit Clerk. “Everything is going to computers CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
OLT’s Musical ‘Oliver’ Opens Friday CONTRIBUTED BY BETH MCMILLEN
[PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK] Governor Asa Hutchinson toured Mena and enjoyed a family weekend at the newly renovated Queen Wilhelmina State Park Lodge over the weekend prior to speaking at the local GOP’s annual Reagan-Rockefeller Dinner that was held at RMCC’s Ouachita Center. Above from L-R: I-49 Coalition member Gar Eisele, District 20 State Representative Republican Candidate John Maddox, Governor Asa Hutchinson, and Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison. Complete story and additional photos available on page 3.
The excitement of the 50-member cast for the musical “Oliver!” has spread to the entire community as tickets go on sale at Arvest Bank! All seats are reserved. The price of adult admission is $12.00, while student and seniors admission is $8.00. Season ticket holders need to take their season ticket to Arvest Bank, choose the day and seat number, and pick up their new “Oliver!” ticket. Tickets not sold by noon on the day of the play will be returned to The Ouachita Little Theatre and will be available for sale 45 minutes before CONTINUED ON PAGE 21
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