Pottsville News

News briefs Story date: Nov. 8, 2009 Dardanelle senior center to serve Thanksgiving dinner The Dardanelle Senior Activity Center will serve Thanksgiving dinner on Nov.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 News Briefs Story date: Nov. 5, 2009 Pottsville Christmas parade set for Dec.

News Briefs Story date Oct. 22, 2009 Yard sale fund-raiser The Humane Society of the Greater River Valley will host a fund-raising yard sale beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday at the National Home Center parking lot.

Friday, October 16, 2009 News briefs Story date: Oct. 16, 2009 Annual fun fair Saturday The annual Fun Fair, sponsored by the London Parent Teacher Association, will be from 9 a.m. to noon Oct.

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

Beef and dairy producers are increasingly finding their industries under attack from all angles, including misinformed national media articles, and environmental and nutrition activism.

5, 2008, tornado that struck Atkins - with an event that honors what she loved most: reading, animals and her community.

Sheriff quiet on recent murders Story date: Oct. 4, 2009 Officials say investigation ongoing, little else By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com The Pope County Sheriff's Office remains tight-lipped about two recent potential murders, describing both incidents as "ongoing investigations." Galen L. Miller, 39, of Pottsville was discovered dead Aug.

Railroad seeks suspects, offers reward after track tampering Story date: Oct. 2, 2009 Video indicates at least two may be involved By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com Union Pacific Railroad is offering a $500 reward to anyone with information leading to the successful prosecution of the person or persons responsible for throwing three propane ...

Dominic Joseph 'Joe' Creager, 41, of 11730 N, Highway 109, Paris, AR, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 25, 2009.

Thousands still without power after storms Monday Story date: Sept. 23, 2009 Pope County family watches as livelihood stripped away by howling winds By Mary Kincy managingeditor@couriernews.com POTTSVILLE - Although the National Weather Service recorded the storm's peak wind speed at 60 mph, Lance Bowden isn't buying it.

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 News Briefs Story date: Sept. 17, 2009 Waste Management to host event Waste Management will host a Solid Waste and Recycling Disposal Contract Kickoff from 9-11 a.m. Friday at Hughes Center.

Historical society seeks funds to restore building Story date: Sept. 15, 2009 Mayor: - It will go well with the Potts Inn' By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com POTTSVILLE - The Pottsville Historical Society recently purchased the city's Old General Store on Ash Street with privately raised funds, but are now at a standstill with the renovation of ...

Beatrice Lorene Alverson Mitchell, 85, of Sherwood died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009. She was born in Little Rock on Feb.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 News briefs Story date: Aug. 6, 2009 Music club to meet Tuesday The Russellville Music Club will host its first meeting of the fall at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

News Briefs Story date: Aug. 30, 2009 Walk of Hope set for Sept. 12 The eighth annual Walk of Hope, sponsored by the Huntingtona s Disease Society of American and the Fort Smith Support Group, is Sept.

Pope County Girl Scouts sign up for new experiences Story date: Aug. 30, 2009 By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com Girl Scouts across Pope County are gearing up for a new year of fun-filled activities.

News Briefs Story date: Aug. 26, 2009 Benefit garage sale this week Cargill Pork will host a garage sale to benefit Relay For Life from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to noon Saturday at 435 Channel Circle in Cove Landing Subdivision.

Lamoureux to announce plans Sept. 1 Story date: Aug. 26, 2009 State GOP still unsure on nomination process for vacant senate seat By Adam Franks government@couriernews.com A Russellville attorney and former state representative plans to announce in September whether he will seek election to the state Senate.