07/09/11 Burn bans Due to dry conditions in Pope, Yell, Logan and Johnson counties, judges have issued burn bans for all four counties. Book sale to benefit Equestrian Zone Vintage Books will host a book sale benefiting Equestrian Zone at 8 a.m. today in the parking lot of the store at 602 E. Parkway Drive.
06/25/11 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 25, 2011) -- Seventeen-year old Daniel Shults of Pine Bluff continued to hold his lead, after the end of the second day of fishing in the Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza, with the 5.63-pound bass he caught near Dumas on Friday.
06/24/11 Daniel Schults of Pine Bluff leads the field of anglers in the Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza tournament with a 5.63 pound bass he caught in the Dumas pool. Schults caught the fish in the 9 a.m. hour to take the overall lead on the first day of the three-day tournament.
06/24/11 Riley to celebrate 100th birthday Please come help Cecil Riley of Hector celebrate his 100th birthday. The party will be from 2-4 p.m. on June 25 at the Hector First Assembly of God Fellowship hall.
06/23/11 Today Strong woman exercise, 9 a.m.; group singing: karaoke, Crochet Club, 10; Fred teaches Wii bowling, 1 p.m., Pope County Senior Activity Center.
06/23/11 The Arkansas River Valley Area Council is losing much needed money from the federal government that provides community outreach serivces.
05/27/11 The Army Corps of Engineers is reminding boaters a small craft advisory remains in effect for the Arkansas River in Arkansas and will remain in effect beyond the Memorial Day Weekend.
05/21/11 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Army Corps of Engineers has issued a small craft advisory for the Arkansas River in Arkansas because recent heavy rains have caused flows to rise.
05/21/11 Today Dover Lions Club, 7 a.m., Dover Presbyterian Church. Sons of the American Legion, noon, Legion Hut, 215 N. Denver Ave. Pope County Farmers Market, 8 a.m., Westside Church of Christ parking lot.
05/20/11 Before we get to your weekly fishing forecast, just want to point out they're still catching eight- to ten-pounders up around Lake Atkins so try to head up there and catch you some fish. Sinkos will do the trick.
05/20/11 Toms shares lead David Toms quickly rebounded from the disappointment of his near-miss. Four days after losing in a playoff at The Players Championship. Toms shot a bogey-free 8-underpar 62 Thursday to share the first-round lead at Colonial with Chez Reavie in Fort Worth. Rickie Fowler shot a 63, followed by Brendon de Jonge, Stewart Cink, Brian Gay, Nathan Green and Charlie Wi at 64. John Daly ...
05/20/11 By Adam Sweeney education@couriernews.com The Russellville Advertising and Promotion Commission agreed to pay $7,500 to host a B.A.S.S. College Tournament June 2-3 at its Thursday meeting.
05/16/11 Lee family reunion Descendants of Smiley Edgar Lee and Tressie Cleo Murdock Lee will host their annual reunion beginning May 27 with activities throughout the weekend.
05/16/11 Rsvl. For the Run of It Saturday The 2011 Russellville For the Run of It will begin with registration at 7 a.m. Saturday at Lake Dardanelle State Park. The 10K run/walk begins at 8. The course consists of three laps around the park. All pre-registered entrants are guaranteed a short sleeve T-shirt.
05/09/11 Story date: May 8, 2011 Boater education May 16-17 Lake Dardanelle State Park, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Auxiliary Coast Guard will provide a boating education course open to the public.
05/07/11 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Army Corps of Engineers reminds boaters that a small craft advisory remains in effect for the Arkansas River in Arkansas. High flows, strong currents and large debris can threaten the safety of pleasure craft.
05/06/11 A Pope County fisherman drowned in Lake Dardanelle after apparently fracturing his hip, the county coroner said Thursday.
05/05/11 Today Area Career Center 2011 bedding plants sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., behind Russellville High School. Habitat for Humanity of Pope County Steering Committee, 6 p.m., fourth floor conference room of 500 Building.
05/03/11 By Whitney Snipes government@couriernews.com The storms and rain that have hovered over the Arkansas River Valley for the past few weeks may finally be clearing out.
04/22/11 Courthouse, county offices closed The Pope County Courthouse and county offices, except for emergency services, will be closed today in observance of Good Friday. | 
