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Agencies seize crack, meth Story date: Oct. 27, 2009 Man allegedly attempts to hide drugs in toilet By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com A Russellville man and woman were arrested Friday after law enforcement linked them to drugs discovered at two separate residences, according to a report by the Russellville Police Department .

Danville School Board gives historic land, building to nearby church Story date Oct.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 News briefs Story date: Oct. 20, 2009 Annual chicken dinner The Pope County Senior Activity Center will partner with the Noon Rotary Club for the annual chicken dinner fund-raiser at the center.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Regional planning district plans to accept applications for funds Story date: Sept.

Suspected felon accused of possessing drugs, gun Story date: Sept. 15, 2009 Ore.

Local man dies in car crash Story date: Sept. 1, 2009 Victim pronounced dead at UAMS day after accident By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com A Dardanelle man died Friday from injuries sustained a day earlier in a one-vehicle traffic accident, according to a preliminary fatal crash summary by the Arkansas State Police.

Pursuit briefly mars bargain hunting Story date: Aug. 14, 2009 Chase leads to accidents at annual yard sale event By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com The annual Bargains Galore on 64 yard sale event was marred for some Thursday morning when a high-speed police chase down U.S. Highway 64 led to two accidents near Bells Chapel Road just west of ...

Disposal service applies to inject salt water into Pope Co. Story date: Aug. 5, 2009 Spokesperson: Proper disposal key to prevent freshwater contamination By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com Capstone Oilfield Disposal Services of Arkansas has applied to the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission for a permit to dispose of produced salt water into an ...

Disposal service applies to inject salt water into Pope Co. Story date: Aug. 5, 2009 Spokesperson: Proper disposal key to prevent freshwater contamination By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com Capstone Oilfield Disposal Services of Arkansas has applied to the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission for a permit to dispose of produced salt water into an ...

Local teens face new driving restrictions Story date: Aug. 6, 2009 By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com New restrictions on driving privileges took effect Friday for area teenagers when Arkansas became the 48th state to impose regulations on when they can drive and who can ride with them.

Man beaten in case of mistaken identity Story date: Aug. 7, 2009 By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com DARDANELLE - A physical altercation occurred Wednesday at an apartment complex in Dardanelle after two men confronted another male they believed to be a rapist.

Disposal service applies to inject salt water into Pope Co. Story date: Aug. 5, 2009 Spokesperson: Proper disposal key to prevent freshwater contamination By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com Capstone Oilfield Disposal Services of Arkansas has applied to the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission for a permit to dispose of produced salt water into an ...

Crime trend: Gasoline theft on the decline Story date: July 16, 2009 By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com With gas prices in the Arkansas River Valley hovering above $2 per gallon this summer - nowhere near last summer's national average of $4 - theft of motor fuel is on the decline.