Pope County News

Thursday, July 2, 2009 News Briefs Story date: June 1, 2009 Safe driving program Tuesday The AARP Safe Driving Program will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Saint Marya s Regional Medical Center annex building.

On the beat: PCSO Story date: July 1, 2009 Compiled by Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com Among reports recently taken by the Pope County Sheriff's Office : June 25 - General information at unknown address in London.

Russellville officer recognized by Arkansas Municipal League Story date: June 28, 2009 By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com The Arkansas Municipal League honored Lt.

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Atkins man arrested in connection with potato patch dispute Story date: June 25, 2009 Report indicates suspect pulled gun on alleged victim By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com ATKINS - An Atkins man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly brandishing a stolen gun amid a disagreement that occurred after the alleged victim drove a tractor through the ...

Father, soldier gone, but not forgotten Story date: June 21, 2009 Russellville family uncovers dad's honored service more than five decades later By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com While attempting to honor his father's service during World War II, Randy Carr of Russellville uncovered several medals his father earned, but never received - and ...

A&P Commission fills at-large position Story date: June 19, 2009 By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com The Russellville Advertising & Promotion Commission voted Thursday to appoint Shawn Gordon of Russellville to the at-large position left vacant after Roy Reaves resigned at the commissiona s May meeting.

Community gardens provide more than produce Story date: June 18, 2009 By Cindi Nobles Reporter Community gardens are gaining popularity in many urban communities nationwide, but most Arkansans are fortunate enough to either have a garden or know someone who does, making it easy to get fresh produce.

County tax receipts decline Story date: June 17, 2009 By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com After experiencing a slight increase in the final two months of last year, Pope County's sales tax revenue has been on a three-month decline when compared to the first three months of 2008, a dilemma county officials attribute to a struggling economy, a ...

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 Fort Smith police tracked a suspected bank robber through his mobile phone before he was arrested by authorities in Yell County.

Despite being in the dark today-- many around Central Arkansas are clearing tree branches and picking up debris.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 News Briefs Story date: June 10, 2009 Gospel singing at Red Barn There will be a gospel singing at the Red Barn located 10 miles northeast of Russellville on State Highway 124 at Moreland on Friday.

A judge on Monday granted a defense motion to move the trial of a Dover man charged in the 2005 death of Arkansas Tech University student Nona Dirksmeyer from Pope County to Johnson County.

A judge on Monday granted a defense motion to move the trial of a Dover man charged in the 2005 death of Arkansas Tech University student Nona Dirksmeyer from Pope County to Johnson County.

Loss of home, workplace, frustrations over rebuilding, living in a camper strain David, Ruby Kersten to the limit Ruby Kersten gives her husband David a kiss before leaving for work as a Pope County jailer.

Atkins battery case continued for mental examination Story date: June 4, 2009 By Michael Ford Reporter The trial for an Atkins man charged with first-degree battery has been continued to July 8 in order to allow the Arkansas Department of Human Services additional time to conduct a mental evaluation of the suspect.

Atkins man pleads guilty to sexual assault Story date: June 4, 2009 By Michael Ford Reporter An Atkins man pleaded guilty May 19 to second-degree sexual assault and has been sentenced to three years and six months in the Arkansas Department of Correction by Circuit Judge William M. Pearson.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009 Pottsville man sustains skull fracture in fight Story date: June 2, 2009 By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com POTTSVILLE a ' An Atkins man was arrested Thursday in connection with a physical altercation during which a Pottsville man sustained a skull fracture that subsequently led to a titanium plate being placed in his head, ...

Florida fugitive captured in city Story date: May 28, 2009 Courier staff A fugitive wanted by the Escambia County Sheriffa s Office in Florida was arrested Tuesday in Russellville by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Eastern Arkansas Fugitive Task Force, the Arkansas State Police and Russellville Police Department.

A county divided Story date: May 28, 2009 By Annie Spear For The Courier Although it's a point that may seem less than obvious at first, it was with the citizens in mind that officials in the mid-1840s established two courthouse districts - in Dardanelle and Danville - in Yell County.