Ola News

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 News Briefs Story date: Dec. 23, 2009 Candles, Carols and Communion service on Christmas Eve Russellville First Assembly of God Church will host its annual Candles, Carols and Communion service on Christmas Eve.

News briefs Story date: Nov. 15, 2009 Senate debate Tuesday The Arkansas Tech University chapter of the American Association of University Professors will host a candidate forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Room 300N of the Ross Pendergraft Library.

Hillbilly comedian Bob Burns has been on my mind lately. I have been reading a fine new book by Arkansas historian Brooks Blevins on the bipolar history of the statea s image, Arkansas/Arkansaw: How Bear Hunters, Hillbillies, and Good Ola Boys Defined a State .

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Yell County appropriates $250K grant for sheltered workshop Story date: Nov.

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.