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Arrests made for poaching in Yell Co. Story date Oct. 22, 2009 Spokesperson: - We're always going to have to deal with it' By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com Recent arrests near Danville serve as a reminder that poaching remains a persistent problem in the Arkansas River Valley - but not one that goes unpunished when discovered by the Arkansas ...

Danville School Board gives historic land, building to nearby church Story date Oct.

News Briefs Story date: Oct. 8, 2009 Egypt exhibit program The Egyptian exhibit at the Arkansas Arts Center will be the subject of the Pope County Historical Association meeting Friday at Saint Marya TMs Regional Medical Center cafeteria in Russellville.

Two dead after crash Story date: Oct. 7, 2009 Crash summary indicates roads were wet at time of accident By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com BELLEVILLE a ' A Belleville woman and a Booneville man died in a traffic accident Tuesday morning in Yell County, according to a preliminary fatal crash summary by the Arkansas State Police .

Monday, September 28, 2009 News Briefs Story date: Sept. 27, 2009 Sustainable building program The Arkansas Environmental Defense and Emerging Green Builders of Arkansas will present a program on Sustainable Building in Arkansas and the LEED Model at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Heritage Hall at the Russellville Library.

Gov. Mike Beebe announced Tuesday these appointments: Mamie Carter, Danville, to the Yell County Quorum Court, District 6, for a term expiring Dec.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 News Briefs Story date: Sept. 16, 2009 Miss Nebo pageant The deadline for the Miss Mount Nebo pageants Teen Miss and Miss has been extended until Thursday.

Yell County declares vacant district judge; Gov. expected to appoint replacement Story date: Sept.

Pope County readies as Yell County says farewell to fair Story date: Sept. 13, 2009 Pope County director bills this year's event as affordable family fun By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com DANVILLE - Shrieks and squeals filled the air Friday evening on the outskirts of Danville.

Local man dies in car crash Story date: Sept. 1, 2009 Victim pronounced dead at UAMS day after accident By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com A Dardanelle man died Friday from injuries sustained a day earlier in a one-vehicle traffic accident, according to a preliminary fatal crash summary by the Arkansas State Police.

The Boone County Sheriff's Department is investigating a reported rape of a 7-year-old girl by a 16-year-old boy.

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Friday, August 14, 2009 Yell County Quorum Court approves three appointments Story date: Aug.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 News Briefs Story date: Aug. 12, 2009 Labahn retirement reception The partners and staff of Shoptaw, Labahn & Company, P. A., Certified Public Accountants, will host a retirement reception for Charles Labahn from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Train Depot in Russellville.

Officials: Jail tight, but manageable Story date: Aug. 2, 2009 Pope Co. jail no exception to overpopulation trend By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com Much like other jails across the state, as well as the nation, the Pope County Detention Center is plagued by overpopulation issues that, at times, can be excessive.

Officials: Jail tight, but manageable Story date: Aug. 2, 2009 Pope Co. jail no exception to overpopulation trend By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com Much like other jails across the state, as well as the nation, the Pope County Detention Center is plagued by overpopulation issues that, at times, can be excessive.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009 News Briefs Story date: July 28, 2009 Community choir presents summer concert The Community Festival Chorale Summer Choir will present its first concert of the season at 7 p.m. Aug.

Monday, July 27, 2009 News Briefs Story date: July 26, 2009 Comfort workshop Aug.

Pope County faces rising cost of exporting juvenile detainees to neighboring counties Story date: July 26, 2009 By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is the second in a four-part series examining the workings of - and the challenges facing - the Pope County Detention Center.