September 28, 2016
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Jail Plan of Action Accepted by State’s Review Committee BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com
Polk County’s Detention Facility Plan of Action has been accepted and praised by the 18th West Judicial District Criminal Detention Facilities Review Committee and the Governor’s Appointee Over Jail Standards, Sterling Penix. I n a letter received on Monday by Polk County Judge, Brandon Ellison, the committee said, “ The County’s I mprovement Plan, past actions, ongoing work, commitment to success, dedication to public saf ety, as well as other aspects are to be commended. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
Arkansas Voters to Consider Two Medical Marijuana Issues on November Ballot BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com
Arkansas voters will have seven issues listed on the ballot come November 8th. Two issues, I ssue 6 and 7, will address the legalization and dispensing of marij uana f or medical purposes. Both were placed on the ballot through petitions and have garnered strong opposition f rom the governor, as well as locally by Polk County Sherif f -Elect Scott Sawyer and Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner who have both been very vocal in their opposition. Governor Hutchinson issued the f ollowing statement: “ As you know, I have expressed my opposition to the two marij uana ballot initiatives based on a number of concerns, but today [ September 12, 2016] , the f ocus is on the primary concern. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8-9
Washburn’s Home Furnishings to Celebrate 77 Years in Business BY LEANN DILBECK• editor@mypulsenews.com
[PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK]
2015 Miss Polk County Mckinzy McGee crowned the new 2016 Miss and Little Miss Polk County Fair Queens during ceremonies held at the Mena Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 24. SEE PAGE 27 FOR FULL STORY AND MORE PICTURES FROM THE ANNUAL EVENT.
Washburn’s Home Furnishings, a cornerstone retailer in downtown Mena, will be celebrating its 77th Anniversary. The store was f ounded by a man who helped shape Mena, in many ways. His f ounding principles are still very much in practice today and can largely be attributed to the store’s growth and sustainability through almost eight decades. Mr. Omar Washburn began his working career as a carpenter but transitioned to repairing radios. He and Ray Liles went into partnership on a radio business in 19 3 9 and was located on what was known then as Pickering Street ( now Hwy 71
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