Pope County News

Test results inconclusive in studenta TMs death Story date: Nov. 21, 2009 Coroner says death believed to be natural Courier staff www.couriernews.com Preliminary autopsy results revealed little information as to the cause of the death of a London girl, Pope County Coroner Leonard Krout said Friday.

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An attorney for the Arkansas Activities Association says he hasn't been asked to prepare any immediate appeal after a judge ruled the governing body couldn't shut Lamar High School out of the football playoffs.

Details released in student death Story date: Nov. 15, 2009 Testing underway at Little Rock crime lab By Adam Franks newseditor@couriernews.com Pope County officials on Saturday identified a kindergarten student who died Friday after she became ill at London Elementary School, although the cause of her death is still unknown.

More than 100 animals in a Pope County shelter are in need of heroes. The Humane Society of the Greater River Valley has been a hero to stray animals but now, owners are low on funds and manpower struggling to keep the place open.

The Arkansas Class 3A football playoffs are suspended indefinitely after a court ruling in Pope County.

What's it to me? Story date: Nov. 11, 2009 State Senate debate centers on issues affecting the Arkansas River Valley, state - and nation By Mary Kincy managingeditor@couriernews.com Editor's note - In the interest of full disclosure, it should be noted the writer of this article, in addition to reporting from Monday night's debate, also posed ...

City, county officials wonder: Why not hire a grant writer? Story date: Nov. 10, 2009 Local counties, cities utilize state grant writing group By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com West Central Arkansas Planning provides fiscal resources for grants and loans as well as information management for planning or technical resources which might be ...

Friday, November 6, 2009 Mass flu clinic set for Dec. 11 Story date: Nov. 6, 2009 z Local brief Pope County officials announced Thursday a mass flu clinic is scheduled for Dec.

Krout v. Sawdy, et al., No 08-2781 In this case, an Eighth Circuit panel heard an appeal from a denial of summary judgment by the Eastern District of Arkansas.

With budget sessions looming, Pope County justices consider pay periods Story date: Nov.

Pope County goes wild for lottery Story date: Nov. 3, 2009 County ranks seventh in ticket sales By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com The lottery is a hit in Pope County - at least comparatively.

Friday, October 30, 2009 News Briefs Story date: Oct. 30, 2009 Environmental meeting Nov.

Rescuers find lost London nonagenarian Story date: Oct. 30, 2009 Man, 90, responsive after long night By Mary Kincy managingeditor@couriernews.com A 90-year-old London man missing for more than 24 hours was hospitalized Thursday after a cold, wet night in the woods.

Area seniors suffer from flat COLA Story date: Oct. 25, 2009 As the fed freezes Social Security's annual increase, elderly fear their strained budgets may snap By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com Betty Smoke of Russellville would like to help her granddaughter more, but that is impossible due to the scant amount she receives in Social ...

City avoids formal mediation in civil suit filed by former finance director Story date: Oct.

Pope County explores EMS facility needs Story date Oct. 22, 2009 Department head: a Wea ve just outgrown ita By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com Doug Duerr, department head for Emergency Medical Services , addressed the Pope County Quorum Courta s building committee on Wednesday regarding his departmenta s need to expand.

Two convicted murderers who walked out of an Arkansas prison wearing guard uniforms have pleaded guilty to escape.

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Leaders tackle prescription drug problem Story date: Oct. 16, 2009 Alderman: - All of those painkillers are extremely addictive' By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com Local elected officials are teaming up in hopes of more efficiently regulating the possession and disposal of illicit prescription drugs through a multifaceted approach to be called ...