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SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
THE POLK COUNTY 1168 Hwy 71 S • Mena, AR 71953 • 479-243-9600
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County Judge Reports Increase in County Employee Health Insurance Rates During September Quorum Court Meeting The Polk County Quorum Court met Thursday evening for their September session. All 11 Justices of the Peace were in attendance with the meeting presided over by County Judge Brandon Ellison. Several other elected officials and visitors were present. In addition to routine business, Judge Ellison reported to the JPs that the premium for the county employees health
insurance would likely increase by as much as $337,000 for 2020, which would make the premium close to $1,000,000. Judge Ellison and County Clerk Terri Harrison have met with insurance company representatives and also consulted with others without resolution or options. The JPs and Judge all seemed in agreement that quality insurance for county employees was key to keeping good employees and attracting
new ones when needed. More information will be provided to the JPs in October so action can be taken prior to the November meeting when the 2020 budget is considered. Judge Ellison gave the JPs a report on
recently completed and current road projects and shared that he was pleased with progress his road department had made recently after a rough start earlier in the
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Weston Named 2020 Superintendent of the Year...
Myers and Allen Arrested on Drug Charges In a press release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, two local residents of Mena were arrested on charges relating to drug offenses. On the morning of September 16, 2019, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 18th Judicial West Drug Task Force, and the Arkansas State Police executed a search warrant at 6064 Highway 8 West in Mena. The search warrant was obtained as part of a narcotics investigation. During the search, Deputies located methamphetamines, drug paraphernalia , and several firearms, including a defaced one and a stolen firearm. Arrested at the scene were Jason Jason Myers
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G. Myers, age 42 of Mena, and Michelle R. Allen, age 47 of Mena. Jason Myers was charged with Possession of Methamphetamines with Intent to Deliver, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms, and Maintaining a Drug Premises. Michelle Allen was charged with Possession of Methamphetamines, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms, and Maintaining a Drug Premises. Both Myers and Allen are currently in the Polk County Detention Center with their bond set at $25,000.00. The above charges are only allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Michelle Allen
Benny Weston, 2020 Superintendent of the Year. See complete story on page 7.Picture courtesy of Mena High School
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