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September 21, 2022
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Carmen Puckett selected as MHS Homecoming Queen
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By Ethan Nahté The coronation ceremony for this year’s homecoming court took place on the field of Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium Friday night just prior to the football game against the Pocola Indians. Twelve beautiful young ladies and their escorts were individually introduced to the crowd during the presentation, fanning out before the Bearcat band and cheerleaders.
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Page 8 Carmen Puckett was crowned Mena High School Homecoming Queen. She is escorted by Maddox Medlin (left) and Tristan Crane. (Ethan Nahté/Pulse)
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Once the court was introduced, Mena High School senior Addi Dollar was chosen as the Maid of Honor, presented with roses and a sash. With the release of black and red balloons, senior Carmen Puckett was crowned the Mena High School Homecoming Queen for 2022 by 2021 Homecoming Queen Cassidy Ashcraft. Puckett said, “It’s amazing. I was so nervous, but it is so exciting. I was about to pass out. I had my knees locked the whole time. I thought, ‘Oh, my gosh, I’m going to die…’ and everyone’s watching,” she said with a laugh. “It was so exciting. I’m so happy.” Dollar said, “I was very surprised. I didn’t even pay attention in practice. I didn’t know where to go. I didn’t think I would beat anyone. It’s amazing. I feel so honored that my whole class—the whole school—it’s an honor.” The 2022 Mena High School Court Maids: seniors Patience Ferguson, Ashley Titsworth, Sara Dozier, and Alyssa Wilson; juniors Shantal Tecson and Sophia Vacca; sophomores Isabel Vacca and Reese Montgomery; freshmen Kate Wilson and Jayden Cox.
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Woman’s body found inside fire scene By Arkansas State Police Mena police and fire officials have requested the Arkansas State Police to investigate the death of a woman whose body was found inside a residence Saturday, Sept. 17. The Mena Fire Department responded to the report of a residential fire at 407 First St. about 1 p.m. While attempting to gain control of the fire, authorities discovered the body. The house was initially believed to be unoccupied and without utility connections. Special agents of the state police Criminal Investigation Division are trying to determine whether there is a connection between the fire and the disappearance of a woman who lived in the same neighborhood. The body will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory where pathologists will determine the manner and cause of death as well as the identity of the unknown woman.