Pottsville News

Dylan Hawkins of Pottsville, Ark., won the Walmart Bass Fishing League Arkie Division tournament on Lake Dardanelle Saturday with a five-bass catch weighing 15 pounds, 3 ounces.

Monday, June 15, 2009 News Briefs Story date: June 14, 2009 Rabies clinic underway The 2009 dog and cat rabies clinic is underway in Pope County.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Pottsville man allegedly steals car, credit cards Story date: June 9, 2009 By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com A Pottsville man was arrested Friday in connection with the theft of a car and several other items, according to a Russellville Police Department report.

Thursday, June 4, 2009 On the beat: PCSO Story date: June 4, 2009 Compiled by Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com Among reports recently taken by the Pope County Sheriff's Office : May 28 - Terroristic threatening at Martin Circle in Russellville.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009 Pottsville man sustains skull fracture in fight Story date: June 2, 2009 By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com POTTSVILLE a ' An Atkins man was arrested Thursday in connection with a physical altercation during which a Pottsville man sustained a skull fracture that subsequently led to a titanium plate being placed in his head, ...

Thursday, May 28, 2009 Dardanelle approves student transfers Story date: May 28, 2009 The Dardanelle School Board met for their regular meeting Tuesday and approved three student transfers from Dardanelle to Pottsville.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/STATON BREIDENTHAL A Michelle Obama doll is being added to the Potts Inn Museum collection of U.S. and Arkansas first lady dolls this weekend at a fundraiser for the gallery in Pottsville.

Monday, May 18, 2009 News Briefs Story date: May 17, 2009 Pre-Memorial Day celebration at Harmony Harmony Free Will Baptist Church will host a special pre-Memorial Day celebration "Let Freedom Ring" featuring Freedom Song at 7 p.m. Monday.

Ark. first lady to dedicate Obama doll at Potts Inn Story date: May 13, 2009 By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com POTTSVILLE - Arkansas first lady Ginger Beebe will formally dedicate a doll replica of U.S. first lady Michelle Obama to the collection of first lady dolls at the Potts Inn in Pottsville at 2 p.m. May 23.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 On the beat Story date: May 13, 2009 Compiled by Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com Among reports recently taken by the Pope County Sheriffa TMs Office : May 5 a ' Property damage at Alaskan Trail in Russellville.

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.

Arrests in home invasion Story date: May 12, 2009 By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com A Pottsville man was arrested Saturday in connection with an home invasion after leading authorities on a manhunt through Faulkner County.

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.

Monday, May 4, 2009 News Briefs Yell Co. Retired Teachers to meet Tuesday The Yell County Retired Teachers Association will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mather Lodge on Petit Jean Mountain.

RPBC fighter Lowe improves to 11-1 Story date: May 3, 2009 By Kevin Hill Assistant Sports Editor Ethan Lowe of the Russellville Police Boxing Club is living a dream.

The Courier 201 East Second St P.O. Box 887 Russellville, AR 72811-0887 For home delivery: Call 968-READ or 1-800-369-5252 MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use of or republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as AP news dispatches.

A lane of Interstate 40 at Pottsville will be closed Wednesday as crews work to paint the steel on the Crow Mountain Road overpass.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 News Briefs Story date: April 28, 2009 Public meeting for road project The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department will host a public involvement meeting from 4-7 p.m. today in the Family Center at West Side Church of Christ at 201 N. Waco Ave.

Saturday, April 25, 2009 News Briefs Story date: April 25, 2009 Mission taking donations Gary and Marilyn Williamson, directors of Main Street Mission, said the response has been great for donations toward the purchase of the FEMA trailers.

The Courier 201 East Second St P.O. Box 887 Russellville, AR 72811-0887 For home delivery: Call 968-READ or 1-800-369-5252 MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use of or republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as AP news dispatches.