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Friday, November 20, 2009 News briefs Story date: Nov. 20, 2009 DHS classes of 1953-54 reunion The graduating classes of 1953 and 1954 of Dover High School will host their combined class reunion at 4 p.m. Nov.

More than 100 animals in a Pope County shelter are in need of heroes. The Humane Society of the Greater River Valley has been a hero to stray animals but now, owners are low on funds and manpower struggling to keep the place open.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 News Briefs Story date: Oct. 21, 2009 The 48th annual fall leaf tour, co-sponsored by the Big Piney Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service, is scheduled for Friday.

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

Tri County Water meeting extends wait on Shoal Creek improvement Story date: Sept.

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Local school board races end today Story date: Sept. 15, 2009 Several vie for spots in Pope, Yell and Johnson counties By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com School board elections throughout the state begin today with polls opening at 7:30 a.m. and closing at 7:30 p.m. As polling places closed Monday, 632 voters had cast early ballots for ...

Pope County's mayors approve one-time payout distribution for fire departments Story date: Sept.

Race for school board positions heats up Story date: Aug. 6, 2009 Candidates take stance on district issues as early voting set to begin By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com With early voting set to begin Tuesday for school board candidates across the state, four Pope County districts will see contests between two or more candidates vying for ...

Schoolsa plans for stimulus funds now available online Story date: Aug. 25, 2009 Building, technology upgrades top project lists By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com Many Arkansas schools have submitted plans on how they want to use funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act .

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 State police seize drug paraphernalia Story date: Aug.

This weeka s spotlight: Russellville resident Brenda Pearce Story date: Aug. 9, 2009 By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com Author and Hector third-grade teacher Brenda Pearce moved to Russellville from Durango, Calif.

This weeka s spotlight: Russellville resident Brenda Pearce Story date: Aug. 9, 2009 By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com Author and Hector third-grade teacher Brenda Pearce moved to Russellville from Durango, Calif.

Saturday, August 1, 2009 Story date: Aug. 1, 2009 Initiative seeks to foster positive values By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com River Valley Prevention Coalition member Margie Smith announced Tuesday during the Russellville School Board meeting the RVPC received grant money to host the first Pope County Teen Leadership Summit on Sept.

Friday, July 31, 2009 Faith Briefs Story date: July 31, 2009 River Valley Faith Briefs: Weekend revival at Falling Water A weekend revival will be at Falling Water Church at 7 p.m. Saturday with David Owens as speaker and at 6 p.m. Sunday with Beatrice Chisum speaking.

Saturday, August 1, 2009 Story date: Aug. 1, 2009 Initiative seeks to foster positive values By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com River Valley Prevention Coalition member Margie Smith announced Tuesday during the Russellville School Board meeting the RVPC received grant money to host the first Pope County Teen Leadership Summit on Sept.

Thursday, July 30, 2009 News Briefs Story date: July 30, 2009 Two Rivers substitute training Two Rivers School District training for substitute teachers and volunteers is scheduled from 9-11 a.m. Aug.

Man arrested for shooting at vehicle Story date: July 23, 2009 Suspect held on $20K bond By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com HECTOR - A Hector man was arrested Monday in connection with an alleged shooting and subsequent brawl involving four individuals, Pope County investigator Cliff Dodson testified Wednesday at the suspect's hearing.

Monday, July 20, 2009 News Briefs Story date: July 19, 2009 Fund-raising pancake breakfast A fund-raising pancake breakfast will be served from 6-9 a.m. Saturday at First Assembly of God Church at Dover.