Ola News

Banks trim branches as economic uncertainty lingers Story date: Oct. 30, 2009 Customers in Dover, Clarksville, Plainview will see longer commutes By Adam Franks newseditor@couriernews.com A fool and his money may soon be parted, but sometimes even the wisest investors can't avoid parting ways with their local bank branch.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Ola man suspected of sexual assault stemming from January incident Story date: Oct.

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Yell Co. man charged with attacking juvenile Story date: Oct. 2, 2009 Suspect held on $500K bond By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com OLA - An Ola man was charged Sept.

Local woman accused of drug possession Story date: Sept. 26, 2009 Police report: Drugs found in suspecta TMs mouth By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com An Ola woman was arrested Thursday on suspicion of possessing drugs and drug paraphernalia, as well as driving on a suspended drivera TMs license, according to a report by the Russellville Police ...

Friday, September 25, 2009 Church briefs Story date: Sept. 25, 2009 Blessing of the pets The second annual Blessing of the Pets will be at 2 p.m. Oct.

Pope County readies as Yell County says farewell to fair Story date: Sept. 13, 2009 Pope County director bills this year's event as affordable family fun By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com DANVILLE - Shrieks and squeals filled the air Friday evening on the outskirts of Danville.

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.

Friday, May 22, 2009 News Briefs Story date: May 22, 2009 Decoration Sunday at Ball Hill Cemetery Decoration is Sunday at Ball Hill Cemetery with the program beginning at 2 p.m. The Rev.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 News Briefs Story date: May 19, 2009 Boil order for Ola The city of Ola had a major water line break after lightning knocked a tree across a large water line.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 News Briefs Story date: May 13, 2009 Ola class of a 89 reunion The Ola High School Class of 1989 is hosting a 20-year reunion at 11 a.m. May 23 in the Ola School cafeteria.

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, May 8, 2009 News Briefs Story date: May 8, 2009 Senior hall of fame information Three outstanding older Arkansans will be inducted into the Senior Arkansas Hall of Fame during the awards luncheon held in conjunction with the 29th annual Arkansas Aging Conference in October at Hot Springs.

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.

Ola man charged in death of 3-year-old Story date: May 6, 2009 Crime lab determines child ingested illegal drugs Courier staff An Ola man was arrested Friday by the Yell County Sheriff Office in connection with the August 2008 death of a young girl.

Fourche Valley to close school this year Story date: April 30, 2009 By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com The Arkansas Board of Education voted to approve the closure of the Fourche Valley Campus of the Two Rivers School District at the panela s regular meeting April 13.

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.