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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
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Mena PD Officers Now In New Uniforms Thanks To Arvest The Arvest Foundation has made Mena Police Officers not only more comfortable, but safer through a donation of new uniforms and vests to the department. Theresa Young and Chris Thrailkill of the local Arvest Bank reached out to Mena Police Chief Tommy Stueart regarding new bulletproof vests for the officers. “When we looked at the cost of new vests we decided to go ahead and do the complete uniforms as well”, said Thrailkill. “We want these officers to have everything they need because every day they are putting their lives on the line for us.” Mena Police Chief Stueart is very pleased with the new uniforms. He described the uniforms as “More modern, with proper pants, polo style shirts and outer vests”, which hold the plates making them bulletproof. The new uniforms are much more comfortable for officers who sometimes carry up to 25 pounds of additional equipment. The Chief noted
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Pictured at the Polk County Courthouse, the officers of the Mena Police Department, Mayor Seth Smith and Arvest Representatives. Submitted photo.
Burn Ban For Polk County Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison has ordered a burn ban for Polk County. In a release Judge Ellison notes that “a long duration of dry weather, with lack of adequate rainfall or precipitation has created dry and hazardous conditions throughout Polk County. The order goes on to state, “The court finds that an emergency situation exists in the unincorporated areas of Polk County and the hazard to life
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and property is such that a ban and prohibition against outdoor burning is hereby declared.” This ban will remain in place until it is lifted by Judge Ellison.
Mena 10 - Hot Springs 6: See complete story inside this edition of the Polk County Pulse. Submitted photo by Mena High School.
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