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December 20, 2023
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Mena Regional Health System opens UAMS Milk Bank Depot
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Baby’s First Christmas
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Follow Santa!
2nd Grade Christmas Letters
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LITTLE ROCK — The Mena Regional Health System, in support of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Milk Bank, has opened a milk depot in its health center in Mena, Arkansas. The Mena Milk Depot is a designated space for women to donate milk, which will be sent to the UAMS Milk Bank for screening, pasteurization and nutritional analysis. After processing, milk will be sent to hospitals throughout Arkansas. “Our team at Mena Regional Health System is excited to partner with the UAMS Milk Bank in support of women and infants in our area,” said Amber Williams, RN, clinical director of Women Services for Mena Regional Health System. “We are proud to be the first milk bank donation point in our region,
Mena Regional Health System and Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the new UAMS Milk Bank on Friday. (Ethan Nahté/Pulse)
providing a critical service for our shared commitment to the well-becommunity. Our new milk depot ing of our community’s youngest will not only nourish infants but members.” also foster a culture of support and The Mena Milk Depot is in the care, where every drop symbolizes a See MILK continued on page 8
Mena property tax millage decrease
Umpire Campus Decision
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The City of Mena has announced a significant reduction in property taxes, signaling a commitment to financial relief for its residents. Mena City Council, in collaboration with Mena Mayor Seth Smith, has successfully lowered property taxes from 2 mills to 1 mill, with plans to eliminate the city millage
entirely by next year. This decision comes as a result of diligent financial management and a robust local economy. This reduction is expected to provide relief to homeowners and local businesses, putting more money back into the pockets of Mena residents. Smith expressed his enthusiasm
for the tax cut, stating, “This reduction shows our fiscal responsibility and our belief in supporting the local economy. By reducing property taxes, we aim to stimulate economic growth, attract new businesses, and enhance the overall quality of life for the people of Mena.”