Click anywhere on this line to hear the May 21, 2013 Outdoor Report with Steve “Wildman” Wilson of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

5-21-13 11:22 AM

Kenneth Eugene Stanley

BORN: September 22, 1932
DIED: May 17, 2013
LOCATION: Mena, Arkansas

Mr. Kenneth Eugene Stanley, age 80, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 in Mena.

He was born September 22, 1932 in Bonham, Texas to the late Henry Stanley and the late Mavery Vera Pointer Stanley. He was a pole yard worker in the …

Walter Dale “Sonnie” Murphy

BORN: June 30, 1939
DIED: May 18, 2013
LOCATION: Mena, Arkansas

Walter Dale “Sonnie” Murphy, age 73, of Mena, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 at his residence.

He was born at his home in Potter on June 30, 1939 to the late John Wesley Murphy and the late Cora Rowena Fallis Murphy. Sonnie was married …

Robert ”Bob” Lee Whisenhunt  
July 6, 1927 - May 16, 2013

Robert “Bob” Lee Whisenhunt, age 85, of Acorn, died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at his home. He was born on Wednesday, July 6, 1927 to Robert Lee and Mary Lee Harris Whisenhunt.

Bob began his 20 year military career in the United States Army in 1944 and during World War II …

Mary Jo Sharp Bernard
November 23, 1940 - May 17, 2013

Mary Jo Sharp Bernard, age 72, of Lockesburg, died Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Mena Manor Nursing and Rehab. She was born on Saturday, November 23, 1940 to Lloyd Elliott and Minnie Lea Cannon Sharp in Texarkana, Texas.

Mary Jo was a lovable person and enjoyed talking to her …

Last Friday we learned that the IRS selectively scrutinized groups applying for tax-exempt status.Targeting American citizens based on their political beliefs is unacceptable. The American people deserve a complete review of what happened at the IRS and they deserve the assurance that there’s no place for this type of …

 Louise Virginia Hale

BORN: June 28, 1943
DIED: May 16, 2013
LOCATION: Mena, Arkansas

Mrs. Louise Virginia Hale, age 67, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 in Mena.

She was born June 28, 1943 in Vandervoort, Arkansas to the late Marshall Stroud and the late Loraine Broach Stroud. She was united in marriage to …

Josiah Terry Wisinger

BORN: May 15, 2013
DIED: May 15, 2013
LOCATION: Mena, Arkansas

Josiah Terry Wisinger, infant son of John and Lesley Chalker Wisinger, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Mena.

Survivors are:

Parents: John and Lesley Wisinger of Grannis, Arkansas

Brothers: Samuel and Isaac Wisinger of Grannis, Arkansas

Sisters: Elizabeth and Hannah Wisinger of Grannis, Arkansas

Grandparents: Jerry and Martha Chalker
Don and Jannell Wisinger

Great-
Grandparents: Herman …

Richard Owen Cole

BORN: April 13, 1938
DIED: May 14, 2013
LOCATION: Ink, Arkansas

He was born on April 13, 1938 in Ink, Arkansas to the late Owen Cole and the late Madine Howard Cole, the eldest of three brothers and one sister. He was united in marriage for 48 years to his loving wife, Roberta Smith. Richard was …

Arnold Glenn Smart

Arnold Glenn Smart  
February 6, 1954 - May 11, 2013Arnold Glenn Smart, age 59, of Grover City, California, died Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the North Brevard Charities in Titusville, Florida. He was born on February 6, 1954 to Victor Otis Smart Sr. and Mary Delula White Smart in Tulare, California.

Arnold enjoyed fishing, hunting, baseball and playing music. He …

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The May Chamber Coffee (Mena – Polk County Chamber of Commerce) was hosted today, May 14th, by Boyd Interiors. Click on the image to enlarge for easier viewing. (Photo Mena-Polk CofC)

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Etta Mae Watson

BORN: September 26, 1923
DIED: May 12, 2013
LOCATION: Mena, Arkansas

Etta Mae Wilcox Watson, age 89, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 in Mena.

She was born September 26, 1923 in Bellview, Arkansas to the late Willie Thompson and the late Alma Mae Loucks. She was united in marriage to Carl Wilcox …

Arkansas veterans use our office as a resource to get the help they deserve, but we have seen an increasingly troubling problem – the VA claims backlog.

At the beginning of May, the VA backlog stood at a staggering 882,023 claims. The wait time for initial disability claims is almost …

Benjamin Joseph Wahl, age 19, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Mena.

He was born April 9, 1994 to Ralph Victor Wahl and Susan Muncey Wahl.  He was self-employed and was a loving son, grandson, brother, and friend.

He is survived by:

Parents:                      Ralph and Susan Wahl of Mena, Arkansas

Brothers:                     Daniel Michael …

It was a spring night in the quiet Birmingham, AL suburb of Pleasant Grove.  The year was 1981. I was about 12 years old.  It was one of those nights where the air was perfect and most everyone was sleeping with their windows open.  Pleasant Grove was one of those …

State Capitol Week in Review 

From Senator Larry Teague

May 10, 2013

LITTLE ROCK – Thanks to legislation approved during the 2013 regular session, the state will set up an Office of Inspector General charged specifically with investigating fraud and abuse in the $5 billion-a-year Medicaid program.

Under Act 1499 …

 Donie Lucille Baker

BORN: January 13, 1927
DIED: May 10, 2013
LOCATION: Mena, Arkansas

Donie Lucille Baker, age 86, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 in Mena.

She was born January 13, 1927, in Athens, Arkansas to the late James Wesley Golden and the late Willie Ralls Golden. She was united in marriage …

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today to welcome Rent-A-Center to the
chamber membership.  They are located at 601-K, Hwy 71N, Mena. Phone
479-394-5856. Photo courtesy of Mena – Polk County Chamber of Commerce.

Raymond C. “RC” Riley, III

BORN: December 25, 1974
DIED: May 3, 2013
LOCATION: Mount Prospect, Illinois

Raymond C. “RC” Riley, III, age 38, of Mt. Prospect, Illinois, formerly of Mena, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 in Mt. Prospect.

He was born December 25, 1974 in Aurora, Illinois to Raymond C. Riley, II and Laura Rogers Riley. He was a satellite …