Commissioner of State Lands announces tax

F.M. Dix Foundry is accepting applications for general labor positions. Applications may be picked up at the office, located at 301 Maple Avenue in Mena, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Competitive starting wages with benefits available.

Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment.

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Brodix, Inc. is accepting applications for an experienced CNC Machine Operator. Applications may be picked up at the Brodix office, located at 301 Maple Avenue in Mena, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Competitive starting wages with benefits available.

Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment.

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Brodix, Inc. is accepting applications for a technical/phone sales position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering technical inquiries, providing product information and recommendations, troubleshooting with potential and current customers, and processing orders in a fast-paced office setting.

Parts, automotive, and computer experience would be helpful.

Applications may be picked up at the Brodix office, located at 301 Maple Avenue in Mena, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Competitive starting wages with benefits available.

Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment.

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Brodix, Inc. is accepting applications for general labor positions. Applications may be picked up at the Brodix office, located at 301 Maple Avenue in Mena, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Competitive starting wages with benefits available.

Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark – Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent parcels located in Howard, Montgomery, Pike, Polk and Sevier Counties on August 22. The regional auction begins at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Carter Day Training Center, 200 Lake Nichols Drive in Nashville. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.

“These new regional auctions will allow bidders to attend the sales for multiple counties without traveling to multiple locations or taking several days off work,” Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land said. “This will also allow us to be more fiscally responsible by conducting fewer events.”

Auctions will be conducted alphabetically by county. Prospective bidders can find the Public Auction Catalog on the Commissioner’s website at www.cosl.org. This resource includes a buyer’s guide; statutes governing sales; auction date, time and location; and a complete listing of parcels offered.

The website also includes an instructional video demonstrating how to research information about each parcel available for sale.

“Owners of delinquent parcels going for auction should be aware that the redemption period has changed,” Land said. “Parcels must be redeemed by 4 p.m. on the last business day before the sale date. That means we must have their money and petition to redeem in our hands by that time.”

Auction sales are final, he empha- sized. “Parcels sold at auction cannot be redeemed.”

Bidders must register for the auction before placing a bid. Purchases may be paid for with a business or personal check, or a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted for purchase of tax-delinquent parcels.

“Property taxes help fund schools, roads, libraries and public services including ambulances,” Land said. “Everyone benefits from paying those taxes — and the property owner benefits from paying on time, by avoiding interest and penalties on delinquent taxes.” reference to a Breaking or Entering leading to the arrest of Kris Vandeest, 49, of Hot Springs on charges of 1st Degree Criminal Mischief and Disorderly Conduct.

Properties that do not sell at auction will appear on the COSL’s post-auction sales list 30 days after the auction date. From there, they can be purchased through an online auction system. Another instructional video on the COSL website demonstrates that process to bidders.

Owners of delinquent parcels may redeem those delinquent taxes online at www.cosl.org using a credit or debit card. Those who prefer to pay by check or money order can print a Petition to Redeem from the website or call the office at 501-3249422 to request the petition, which must accompany their payment.

Owners seeking to redeem within 30 days before an auction must use certified funds or may redeem with cash in our office at 1020 W. 4th Street in Little Rock. Cash is only accepted for redemption, and only for in-person payments at 1020 W. Fourth Street.

The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed, or that they have been found innocent, and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.

Jonathan Efird, 18, of Mena was arrested on a charge of Public Intoxication.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked 2 vehicle accidents this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail

Population: 41 Incarcerated Inmates with 9 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

August 7, 2023

Deputies responded to a report of Domestic Battery.

Deputies responded to a welfare check. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hwy 8 E near Board Camp in reference to a person being threatened.

August 8, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 141 near Cove in reference to a vehicle accident.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 35 near Hatfield in reference to a stolen vehicle.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Gilson Lane near Mena in reference to a structure fire.

David Nix, 22, of Mean was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

Mamie Page, 34, of Mena was arrested on a Body Attachment.

Shealeena Phillips, 38, of Fort Smith was arrested on a Felony Probation Violation Warrant.

Jason Carr, 22, of Mena was arrested on a 3rd Degree Domestic Battery Warrant.

Charles Brown, 28, of Rowlett, TX was arrested by an officer with the Arkansas State Police to be held for another agency.

Charlie Tadlock, 36, of Grannis was arrested by an officer with Probation Parole to be held for another agency and on a Failure to Comply Warrant.

August 9, 2023

Deputies responded to a report of an assault leading to the arrest of Brian England, 47, of Mena on a charge of 3rd

Degree Domestic Battery. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

Deputies responded to a residence on North Lewis Street near Cove in reference to a vehicle fire.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 98 near Grannis in reference to an altercation. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

August 10, 2023

Deputies responded to a report of a dog bite victim.

Deputies were dispatched to Polk 242 near Cove in reference to an altercation. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

Deputies were dispatched to an area on Hwy 88 W near Mena in reference to a disturbance.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Harris Road near Hatfield in reference to a physical altercation. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

Joseph Cunningham, 38, of Mena was arrested by an officer with Probation Parole to be held for another agency.

Juan Rios, 29, of DeQueen was arrested on a warrant for 3rd Degree Domestic Battery and two counts of 2nd Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Minor.

August 11, 2023

Deputies responded to a report of Terroristic Threatening.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 45 near Mena in reference to a theft.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 414 near Hatfield in

Rebecca McDaniel, 27, of Mena was arrested on a Theft of Property Warrant.

August 12, 2023

Deputies responded to a report of Harassment.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 414 near Hatfield in reference to a disturbance. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

A traffic stop led to the arrest of Brandy Gallop, 43, of Mena on charges of DWI, Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License, Driving Left of Center, No Proof of Insurance and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test.

An incident near Shady led to the arrest of Robert Roberts III, 32, of Cove on charges of Obstructing Governmental Operations, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest and Public Intoxication.

Derrick Peek, 29, of Cyril, OK was arrested on charges of Resisting Arrest, Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct.

August 13, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 414 near Hatfield in reference to a disturbance leading to the arrest of Kris Vandeest, 49, of Hot Springs on charges of 3rd Degree Domestic Battery and Criminal Trespass.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 61 near Board Camp in reference to a dog being shot.

James Bearden III, 37, of Mena was arrested by an officer with the Arkansas Game and Fish on six Failure to Appear Warrants, a Warrant for No Vehicle License, No Proof of Insurance and Failure to Register.

Lawrence Smith, 68, of Hatfield was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

August 6

Jimmie Sides, 80, was served with a warrant at the First Financial Bank’s parking lot.

August 7 No reports.

August 8

Joshua Lott, 42, was served with warrants at the county jail.

A report of theft was taken from a walk-in complainant.

August 9

A report of theft was taken from a walk-in complainant.

A report of theft was taken from Walmart.

A report of theft was taken from a walk-in complainant.

August 10 No reports.

August 11

A report of theft was taken from a walk-in complainant.

A report of cruelty to animals was taken at Walmart parking lot.

August 12

A report of theft was taken from Walmart.

A report of theft was taken from Walmart.

The Big Hat Law is back. Do you have what it takes to wear one?

Preparations are underway for Troop School 2024-A, a 10-week certified officer school, scheduled to begin Feb. 18.

Applicants must have completed a law enforcement academy and be off probation with their current agency by the training start date.

Visit the ASP Recruitment Page https://www.dps.arkansas.gov/law-enforcement/arkansas-state-police/recruiting/trooper-recruiting/ for details on the application process.

Deadline to apply is at 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2023.

Submitted by Mark Hobson

At the beginning of the district wide convocation on Monday, Aug. 14, Mena High School Assistant Principal Celeste Ashcraft accepted the Be Pro Be Proud Champion Scholarship of $1,000 on behalf of Mena High School.

Mr. Andrew Parker the executive director of Be Pro Be Proud stated, “The Champion Scholarship, a small expression of our appreciation, has been awarded to you to enable you to fill in any gaps you have in your classroom or school, whether that be tools, supplies, or equipment.”

Watch the presentation: youtube. com/watch?v=eickhM_aSOg

First day of class is August 21!