Pope County News

Friday, November 6, 2009 Mass flu clinic set for Dec. 11 Story date: Nov. 6, 2009 z Local brief Pope County officials announced Thursday a mass flu clinic is scheduled for Dec.

Krout v. Sawdy, et al., No 08-2781 In this case, an Eighth Circuit panel heard an appeal from a denial of summary judgment by the Eastern District of Arkansas.

With budget sessions looming, Pope County justices consider pay periods Story date: Nov.

Pope County goes wild for lottery Story date: Nov. 3, 2009 County ranks seventh in ticket sales By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com The lottery is a hit in Pope County - at least comparatively.

Friday, October 30, 2009 News Briefs Story date: Oct. 30, 2009 Environmental meeting Nov.

Rescuers find lost London nonagenarian Story date: Oct. 30, 2009 Man, 90, responsive after long night By Mary Kincy managingeditor@couriernews.com A 90-year-old London man missing for more than 24 hours was hospitalized Thursday after a cold, wet night in the woods.

Area seniors suffer from flat COLA Story date: Oct. 25, 2009 As the fed freezes Social Security's annual increase, elderly fear their strained budgets may snap By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com Betty Smoke of Russellville would like to help her granddaughter more, but that is impossible due to the scant amount she receives in Social ...

City avoids formal mediation in civil suit filed by former finance director Story date: Oct.

Pope County explores EMS facility needs Story date Oct. 22, 2009 Department head: a Wea ve just outgrown ita By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com Doug Duerr, department head for Emergency Medical Services , addressed the Pope County Quorum Courta s building committee on Wednesday regarding his departmenta s need to expand.

Two convicted murderers who walked out of an Arkansas prison wearing guard uniforms have pleaded guilty to escape.

The Courier 201 East Second St P.O. Box 887 Russellville, AR 72811-0887 For home delivery: Call 968-READ or 1-800-369-5252 MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use of or republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as AP news dispatches.

Leaders tackle prescription drug problem Story date: Oct. 16, 2009 Alderman: - All of those painkillers are extremely addictive' By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com Local elected officials are teaming up in hopes of more efficiently regulating the possession and disposal of illicit prescription drugs through a multifaceted approach to be called ...

Pope Co. assessor joins list of state mapping leaders Story date: Oct. 16, 2009 Despite overwhelming project, Martin says office - eating one bite at a time' to get the job done By Rachel E. Hood Arkansas Geographic Information Office The Arkansas Geographic Information Office has named Pope County Assessor Karen Martin to its list of state leaders ...

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 News briefs Story date: Oct. 14, 2009 Chicken dinner Oct.

Monday, October 12, 2009 unbreakable spirit Story date: Oct. 10, 2009 Bright Spirit relief fund-raiser today at Vintage Books By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com The Pottsville Middle School gifted and talented class will host a fund-raiser from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the Vintage Bookstore parking lot on East Parkway for the Bright Spirit ...

The Courier 201 East Second St P.O. Box 887 Russellville, AR 72811-0887 For home delivery: Call 968-READ or 1-800-369-5252 MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use of or republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as AP news dispatches.

The Courier 201 East Second St P.O. Box 887 Russellville, AR 72811-0887 For home delivery: Call 968-READ or 1-800-369-5252 MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use of or republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as AP news dispatches.

5, 2008, tornado that struck Atkins - with an event that honors what she loved most: reading, animals and her community.

A wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who died in 2006 after a scuffle with Russellville police, followed by a stay in the Pope County jail, will proceed to trial against all five officers but none of the jailers, a federal appeals panel decided Tuesday.

Sheriff quiet on recent murders Story date: Oct. 4, 2009 Officials say investigation ongoing, little else By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com The Pope County Sheriff's Office remains tight-lipped about two recent potential murders, describing both incidents as "ongoing investigations." Galen L. Miller, 39, of Pottsville was discovered dead Aug.