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May 10, 2023
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2023 Small Works pieces chosen
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Article and photos by Ethan Nahté
Decoration Day Notices
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FFA Events
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indirectly, for that first one. [The Gallery] felt it would be good for me to judge this The Southwest Artists 2023 show.” Small Works National ComThe winners of this year’s petition is currently in progshow: ress and open to the public. Best In Show - Benjamin The Gallery had 107 entries, Water, “Winter Was Hard” 51 that were chosen to be Arkansas Artist – Brenda displayed. A reception and Morgan, “Sunshine on Her awards ceremony were held Shoulder” Saturday evening. First Place – Theresa GrilSandra Thomas introduced lo Laird, “Shelter From the Barbara Lewis of Cove. “BarWind” bara has been instrumental in Second Place – Benjamin the art gallery for many years Shamback, “Mike’s Club and serving on the board. I’m Sandwich” happy to say she’s our judge Third Place – Bob Holmes, Best In Show — “Winter Was Hard” by Benjamin Water this year. She’s got a rich histo“Evening Light and Shade” Following the awards presentation, ry in art and painting. She is a graduate Lewis said, “I started this show seven There were also a handful of Honorof the Memphis Academy of Arts.” See GALLERY years ago. I actually put up the money,
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Mena Police motorcycle pursuit ends in crash
By Ethan Nahté
Nature Brown Remembered
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The Mena Police Department released a statement Monday morning related to the involvement of a police car and a motorcycle. On Friday, May 5, “At about 11:56 p.m., officers with the Mena Police Department were involved in a pursuit of a motorcycle. The pursuit ended when a police car crashed with the motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle was
transported to the hospital and the officer was uninjured. The pursuit is still under investigation. The crash is being investigated by the Arkansas State Police. For any questions about the crash, please contact the Arkansas State Police.” Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer stated none of the Polk County Sheriff ’s Department were involved. A representative with Arkansas State Police responded, “Arkansas State Po-
lice is investigating the accident but no additional details at this time.” No information was provided at press time as to the reason the motorcyclist was being pursued. With the exception of the crash being reported as non-fatal, despite rumors being falsely spread on social media, no other information was provided by either law enforcement or the family of the motorcyclist regarding age, identity, or their condition.