Danville News

Monday, June 29, 2009 News briefs Story date: June 28, 2009 Rabies clinic, tick dip July 7 at Yell County Fairgrounds Yell County 4-H and Merritt Animal Clinic are partnering to host a rabies clinic and tick dip from 12:30-1:30 p.m. July 7 at the Yell County Fairgrounds in Danville.

Infant dies after Hwy 27 accident Story date: June 23, 2009 Four additional subjects sustain injuries in crash By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com A 6-month-old infant died in a traffic accident Sunday night in Yell County, according to a preliminary fatal crash summary by the Arkansas State Police .

Seventy four kids caught fish during the derby. The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission stocked the netted-off cove with 400 pounds channel catfish and 177 pounds were caught.

Sports Briefs Publish Date: Thursday, June 11, 2009 z In Brief Roberson wins 10-15 division in ValleyFest 3-point shootout Kyle Roberson, 13, won the 10-15 boys division of the 2009 ValleyFest 3-Point Shootout last weekend at Old Post Park.

Story date: June 10, 2009 By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com The Yell County Quorum Court recognized the recent passing of former Justice of the Peace Larry Carter with a moment of silence during Mondaya s regular meeting in Danville.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 News Briefs Story date: June 3, 2009 Garden club to host flower show June 12-13 The Dardanelle Garden Club will host a flower show June 12-13 at First United Methodist Church at 100 N. Second St.

DeQueen man charged with assault of girl Story date: June 3, 2009 By Michael Ford Reporter DARDANELLE a 'A A DeQueen man has been charged with second-degree sexual assault after admitting to having a sexual relationship with a Danville girl who was under the age of 14 at the time, according to court documents.

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.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux won his professional debut with a third-round technical knockout over Juan Noriega on Friday night.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux won his professional debut with a third-round technical knockout over Juan Noriega on Friday night.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Sheriff: Escaped Dardanelle prisoner found a about 100 yards from jaila Story date: May 20, 2009 By Mary Kincy managingeditor@couriernews.com A female prisoner escaped police custody through an unlocked jailhouse door in Dardanelle early Sunday morning, Yell County Sheriff Bill Gilkey confirmed Tuesday.

Schools to head of class Story date: May 12, 2009 By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com Several area schools received top marks from the Arkansas Board of Education when the panel released performance report cards to chart academic growth at schools throughout the state.

Sheriff Bill Gilkey with the Yell County Sheriff's Department announced Wednesday the arrest of an Ola man in connection with the death of a three-year-old girl, Ivy Curtis, in August 2008.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 News Briefs Auction, yard sale There will be an auction at 10 a.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church parking lot and a church-wide yard sale at 7 a.m. to noon May 16 to raise money for Africa and Uruguay mission trips.

Friday, April 24, 2009 Story date: April 24, 2009 For The Courier Nicolas Samson, 37, of Dardanelle was arrested on one count of rape following an investigation conducted by Lt.

News Briefs Story date: April 9, 2009 Easter service at Mt. Nebo Mount Nebo State Park is once again hosting an early morning Easter service together with the Wesley Foundation from Arkansas Tech University at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Mohave State Bank, subsidiary of State Bank Corp. , today announced the appointment of Brian M. Riley as Chief Executive Officer and Brad D. Payne as President.

By JOE LAMB LOG CABIN STAFF WRITER Conway Police Department patrolman Matthew Kimery, 23, was shot at about 11 p.m. Tuesday near Martin Street and Farris Road while responding to a criminal trespass call.

Two Rivers orders new sports uniforms Story date: March 6, 2009 By Cindi Nobles Reporter The Two Rivers School Board met last week and discussed bids for new football uniforms.

Danville schools superintendent resigns abruptly Story date: Feb. 8, 2009 Enrollment concerns arise following plant closing By Cindi Nobles Reporter DANVILLE - Danville School District superintendent Jimmy ...