Clarksville News

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

Story date: June 25, 2009 Hopes to help Eagles behind the plate Ozarks Sports Information CLARKSVILLE - Clarksville High School baseball standout and recent graduate Matt Hudson will continue his baseball career at the University of the Ozarks, it was announced by Ozarks' head baseball coach Jimmy Clark this week.

After several years in operation the generation of power from nature in Independence County has hit a short circuit.

Storms with wind gusts nearing hurricane speed are cutting across Arkansas, causing damage in at least 13 counties.

CLARKSVILLE a ' A strong storm system moving through Arkansas has caused damage in at least seven counties.

The National Fire Protection Association named Dayna Hilton as the 2009 Fire and Life-Safety Educator of the Year.

A judge has ordered that trial for a man accused of killing Arkansas Tech student Nona Dirksmeyer be moved to Johnson County.

A Johnson County man has been sentenced on charges of animal cruelty. Regan Westbrook was found guilty on 19 counts of misdemeanor cruelty to animals.

In Brief Publish Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009 Acorna TMs Eston Klutts, Mariona TMs Corey Bailey commit to Ozarks CLARKSVILLE a ' Acorn High School cross country and track standout Eston Klutts will continue his running career at the University of the Ozarks, Ozarksa TM head cross country coach Brian Hull announced.

An American tourist died during a dive trip to Club Med beach just outside Governor's Harbour.

Excited, scared, happy, sad and anxious, the Guy-Perkins High School Class of 2009 graduated Friday night.

Monday, May 11, 2009 Story date: May 10, 2009 By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com In recognition of National Police Week, Russellville and Pope County will host a police memorial ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Historic Depot in downtown Russellville.

Saturday, May 9, 2009 News Briefs Story date: May 9, 2009 Bass tourney May 16 The Acts 1:8 Bass Tournament is scheduled for May 16 at Lake Dardanelle.

Observant residents helped police Monday quickly capture a man suspected of robbing a Bank of the Ozarks branch in Ozark.

Clarksville School Board announces supa t finalists Story date: May 6, 2009 New hire to assume duties July 1 By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com The Clarksville Board of Education has selected four candidates to interview for superintendent.

Police have arrested a 43 year old man wanted in connection with a robbery at the Bank of the Ozarks.

Johnson County is cleaning up after a tornado that formed from Monday night's storms.

Friday, April 24, 2009 News Briefs Story date: April 24, 2009 Pope Co. Spring cleanup The Pope County Spring Cleanup is scheduled for 7 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Still seeking superintendent Story date: April 24, 2009 By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com CLARKSVILLE a ' The Clarksville School Board discussed its continued search process for a new superintendent during Mondaya TMs regular meeting.

Friday, April 17, 2009 News Briefs Story date: April 17, 2009 Volunteers still needed for RHS After-Prom There is still opportunity for parents of Russellville High School seniors to assist with the After-Prom event.