 01/05/10 Associated Press - January 4, 2010 9:54 PM ET FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Tusk II, the University of Arkansas' live mascot, has died aged 7.
 01/05/10 By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com A Russellville couple died Monday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident on Mill Creek Road near U.S. Highway 64, Arkansas State Police Cpl. Freddie Williams said.
 01/05/10 Tusk II, the live mascot of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, passed away on Monday at his home outside of Dardanelle, Ark. Tusk II died of natural causes and was laid to rest this afternoon on the Stokes Family farm.
01/05/10 Story date: Jan. 5, 2010 By Adam Franks newseditor@couriernews.com Several area schools closed and local city and county employees got a late start Monday after weekend storms left a dusting of snow and icy roadways in the central part of the state.
 01/04/10 Tusk II, the live mascot of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, passed away on Monday at his home outside of Dardanelle, Ark.
 01/04/10 Tusk II, the live mascot of the Arkansas Razorbacks, died Monday at his home outside of Dardanelle, Ark. Tusk II died of natural causes and was laid to rest Monday afternoon on the Stokes Family farm.
12/28/09 New group forming Jan. 23 The Arkansas Master Naturalists is a statewide non-profit volunteer organization. Volunteers receive more than 40 hours of training in many aspects of the natural world, including botany, geology, herpetology, mammalogy, soils, native plants and archeology.
12/28/09 Story date: Dec. 27, 2009 By Joey Fisher Fisher's Fish Tales As the new year approaches, many of us will make a few resolutions or set new goals for the upcoming year. It is an annual tradition that occurs with many folks this time of year.
12/28/09 By Kevin Hill Assistant Sports Editor The presents are unwrapped, the eggnog is gone and the tinsel and lights are coming down from the Christmas tree.
12/26/09 MAYB tournament in Russellville in January By Sean Ingram Sports Editor Mid-America Youth Basketball will return to Russellville for boys and girls basketball tournaments Jan. 16-17, 2010.
12/26/09 Pottsville ranks safest among area municipalities By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com No one wants to be the victim of a crime.
12/19/09 Master naturalist class begins next month at LDSP Lake Dardanelle State Park will host a Master Naturalist class beginning in January. Classes will be at the Visitor Center. The cost is $135, which includes materials and instruction.
12/04/09 Toys For Kids drive The Dover Fire Department will host a Toys For Kids drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Dover Supermarket. New, unwrapped toys and cash donations will be accepted. Santa and Sparky will be there to visit with children.
12/04/09 Today Early voting in the special Senate District 4 election, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pope County Election Commission Headquarters, 1509 E. Main St., Suite 7, National Home Center Plaza.
12/03/09 Thursday, Dec. 3 Early voting in the special Senate District 4 election, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pope County Election Commission Headquarters, 1509 E. Main St., Suite 7, National Home Center Plaza.
12/02/09 Christian Clinic open Thursday River Valley Christian Clinic will open at 6 p.m. Thursday for patients without medical insurance, Medicaid and Medicare. Free services offered include medical treatment, eye care and dental care to patients who meet qualifications.
12/01/09 Today Downtown Rotary Club, 6:45 a.m., IHOP. Early voting in the special Senate District 4 election, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pope County Election Commission Headquarters, 1509 E. Main St., Suite 7, National Home Center Plaza.
12/01/09 Christmas open house The annual Christmas open house at Petit Jean State Park begins at 2 p.m. Saturday. During the event, the Petit Jean Community Choir will perform festive holiday songs. Following the choir performance, a special appearance will be made by Santa Claus.
11/28/09 Today TAKAHIK River Valley Hikers hike to Dismal Hollow, 8 a.m., meet at Tucker Coliseum; take daypack, lunch and GPS. Community blood donations, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 1003 W. Main St.
11/27/09 Today Community blood donations, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 1003 W. Main St. Celebrate Recovery 12-step recovery program, 6-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, Second and El Paso; 968-1316. | 
