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November 23, 2016 Stay Connected!
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‘Changing of the Guard’ Occurring After Election Season BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com
PULSE MULTI-MEDIA LAUNCHES
7th Annual SHOP MENA FIRST Campaign
The new year often brings changes in many things and government positions are no exception. With this coming new year, Polk County will have a new District Judge, the City of Mena will have a new City Prosecutor, and a few more shift in duties will complete the process of the ‘changing of the guard’ in this edge of Arkansas. Danny Thrailkill ran for the elected position of District Judge and was unopCONTINUED ON PAGE 24
Harvest of Hope Radiothon Raises Over $23,000 and Still Growing BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com Approximately $23,000 in cash, pledges, and food donations were raised during the second annual Pulse Multi-Media Harvest of Hope Radiothon to benefit the Mena Lioness Lions Food for Kids Backpack Program. The event was held on Wednesday, November 16th, and included community partnerships with James Super Save Foods and Walmart hosting live broadcasts from their stores as well as Washburn’s Home Furnishings who donated trucks to receive the food donations. The radiothon was simulcast across KENA 104.1FM and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
Hatfield Awarded Grant to Purchase Outdoor Fitness Equipment BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com
The Town of Hatfield is one of 31 programs in Arkansas, out of 215 applicants, that will receive a new grant from Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas. The Outdoor Fitness Machines for the City Park Program will receive $16,400 for outdoor adult exercise equipment that will include a Stepper Bike Station, a Dual Air Walker, an Ab Station, a Tri-Fitness Station, a Dual Hip Station, and a Dual Abductor Station. “These fitness stations will be installed at the city park for our residents to use,” said Hatfield Mayor Linda Denton. Denton said she applied for the grant because there aren’t any means of CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
Recognizing that small business is the backbone of the American economy, Pulse Multi-Media is once again launching its seventh annual SHOP MENA FIRST campaign, designed specifically to showcase local businesses during the busiest shopping season of the year. “We were grateful that Mena Mayor George McKee showed his support of our BUY LOCAL movement, signing a proclamation in support of our efforts,” said General Manager LeAnn Dilbeck. SEE FULL STORY ON PAGE 24. Mena Mayor George McKee (seated bottom row center) is joined by Team Pulse members Logan McCourtney (seated left), Mark Hobson (seated right), BACK ROW L-R: Ilana Burk, Melanie Buck, LeAnn Dilbeck, Debbie Frost and Emmye Rowell.