FREE WEEKLY
THE POLK COUNTY
JULY 3, 2019
1168 Hwy 71 S • Mena, AR 71953 • 479-243-9600
Your DAILY News Sources: MyPulseNews.com & KENA 104.1
Stay Connected!
Arkansas Historic Preservation Grant Awarded to Mena for Restoration of Depot (LITTLE ROCK) In a ceremony at the Department of Arkansas Heritage headquarters in Little Rock, four grants were given out to a number of worthy cities, groups, and projects. Historic Preservation Restoration GrantsThis year, $796,7061 in grant funding was given out to 24 worthy recipients who completed applications for consideration. The amount of funding fluctuates each year depending on the taxes collected; The City of Mena received a grant for renovations in the amount of $28,526.68 that will be used at the former train depot, which houses the Mena / Polk County Chamber of Commerce. Mena Mayor Seth Smith stated that “receiving this grant will provide much needed electrical and plumbing upgrades to the depot. Updating these crucial necessities is vital in maintaining the infra-
-See Grant, continued pg. 5
Mena Planning Commission Meeting Leaves Questions (MENA) A proposed $14 million senior assisted living facility was the topic of discussion at Thursday’s Mena Planning Commission meeting in City Hall. Representatives of Select Realty made a presentation to the committee on the possibility of vacating a portion of Eagle Gap Avenue from Morrow Street to North Morgan Street That facility would be located behind the United States Post Office and the Veterans Administration office in the city and would provide better access to the Green House Cottage project. LeAnn Holmes of Select Realty said that the developers would like to proceed
-See Commission, continued pg. 9
Million Meals Program Results in Ninth Street Ministries Receiving Much Needed Help in Polk County (MENA) The Mena branch of Arvest Bank made a check presentation that will provide funds for the purchase of food for residents in the area. Branch Assistant Manager Alyvia Self, along with other bank employees presented a check to Pam Harris of First Baptist Church in Mena, on behalf of Ninth Street Ministries. Arvest Bank, with locations in Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma initiated a program in 2011 to raise funds to feed a million meals to individuals yearly. Harris said that the ministry was very appreciative of the efforts of Arvest Bank here in the community. It was the first year for the local branch to conduct the campaign. According to Self, the bank will consider and choose a different charity or organization that will provide the most good in providing meals to the area. Self added that they want to spread the love around to different organizations in getting and giving the most impact.