At approximately 9:29 a.m. Wednesday morning, April 24, Russellville Fire Department units Engine 1, Ladder 1, Engine 2, and Engine 4, under the command of Acting Battalion Chief Josh Moore along with the Fire Marshal's Office, responded to 1201 West Main Street, Hardee's restaurant, on a co…
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This young female dog showed up this morning at Russellville Fire Department’s Central station located on North El Paso Avenue. She is wearing a blue collar but there is no name or contact information displayed on it. Firefighters attempted to find her owners nearby but were unsuccessful. I…
Just before 8 p.m. Sunday night, April 21, the Arkansas State Police, Atkins Police Department, Atkins Fire Department, Pope County EMS 134, Pope County EMS Rescue 140 and the Pope County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 8800 block of Highway 64 East on a rollover motor vehicle accident.
Yell County Sheriff Bill Gilkey announced the arrest of 18 individuals throughout Yell County between the dates of January 1-April 20, 2019 on alleged drug related charges. Lieutenant Scott Moore said that 10 of the individuals were arrested within the city limits of Dardanelle with the assi…
Dover Mayor to draft letter expressing interest to host casino following called city council meeting
Following a called session of the Dover City Council on Tuesday evening, April 23, the City of Dover will be drafting a letter expressing interest in being considered as a host community by a gaming vendor planning to submit an application for an available Pope County casino license.
On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, Yell County Sheriff Bill Gilkey announced the arrest of a Havana man in connection with an investigation into alleged trespassing and thefts in the Waveland area over the last several weeks.
Pope County may soon have a new resort and casino that has a familiar name – Hard Rock.
The Arkansas Wrestling Organization (AWO) is pleased to announce they will bring AWO "Fallout" to the 30th Annual Free State of Yell Fest on Saturday, May 11, 2019.
Recently, three Veterans ended their lives on the grounds of our VA facilities. Every death by suicide is a tragedy and we are deeply saddened by these losses.
In a statement released on Sunday, April 21, 2019, Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler stated a 15-year-old male from Texas fell from a bluff at Mule Tail Falls, a popular waterfall located along the bluff line to Hawksbill Crag. The teen fell approximately 15 feet, severely injuring his leg…
Disclaimer: Information obtained from an Arkansas State Police fatal crash summary represents only the initial findings by an investigating law enforcement officer. The summaries are not considered official reports of a highway crash investigation, but merely a summary of preliminary informa…
Every year during the second week of April, the telecommunications personnel in the public safety community, are honored. This week-long event, initially set up in 1981 by Patricia Anderson of the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office in California, is a time to celebrate and thank those who …
At approximately 6 p.m. Friday evening, April 19, Pope County 911 dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle accident in the area of the 3400 block of North Arkansas Avenue. Upon receiving the call, the Russellville Police Department, Russellville Fire Department and Pope Coun…
Everyone is welcome to join London First Baptist Church as they host an Easter egg hunt for the kids on Saturday morning, April 20th at 11:00 a.m. at London City Park. The egg hunt is for kids through sixth grade. The event free event will also have hot dogs, inflatables and more!
At approximately 11:20 a.m., Thursday, April 18, the Russellville Police Department, Russellville Fire Department and Pope County EMS responded to the intersection of East Parkway Drive and North Knoxville Avenue on a report of a rollover entrapment collision.
On April 17th and 18th 2019, deputies with the Pope County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with Arkansas Community Corrections, Arkansas State Police, U.S. Marshalls, Atkins Police Department, Russellville Police Department, ATU Public Safety, Pottsville Police Department, London Police Depa…
Just after 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, Pope County EMS 134 and Pope County Rescue 141 were dispatched to the area of 6199 Graves Creek Road on a rough terrain rescue. Pope County dispatchers updated responders concerning the rescue stating they had received a 911 call reporting that a 39-year-o…
At approximately 8 p.m. Sunday night, April 14, the Dardanelle Police Department responded to 1158 Highway 7 North, the Valero station, following a 911 call reporting two men fighting. As officers checked en route to the location, the dispatcher advised that one man was armed with a knife. O…
Caito Foods is voluntarily recalling fresh cut watermelon, fresh cut honeydew melon, fresh cut cantaloupe and fresh cut mixed fruit containing one of these melons, produced at the Caito Foods facility in Indianapolis because these products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonell…
There will be no Driver’s testing in Russellville on Thursday April 18th, the alternate location available is Morrilton.
The Russellville Police Department would like to congratulate Officer Corey Jarman, Officer Andrew Reeves, Officer Alex Shipley-Bolanis, and Officer Christopher Miranda for graduating from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in Camden today.
The AFF in partnership with Hooked on Heroes present the largest Veteran fishing day in the state. AFF Fishing with Heroes Bass Fishing on Lake Dardanelle.
The Pope County Sheriff's Office has received reports concerning another phone scam. Authorities with the sheriff's office state that they have received a call from a male subject who advises his name is Matt and is claiming to be with the Pope County Sheriff’s Office. The subject then advi…
The Pope County Local Emergency Planning committee will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. This meeting will be held at the Pope County Emergency Management Search and Rescue Headquarters located at 7975 U.S. Highway 64 West in London. Please refer to the attached information for th…
Spring is here and everyone is enjoying the warmer weather, spending more time outside and beginning spring cleanups and yard work, not to mention spring sports. While there are many good things about spring, the worst is the pollen.
Disclaimer: Information obtained from an Arkansas State Police fatal crash summary represents only the initial findings by an investigating law enforcement officer. The summaries are not considered official reports of a highway crash investigation, but merely a summary of preliminary informa…
The intersection of East Main Street and Knoxville Avenue was blocked for a period of time on Wednesday afternoon, April 10 after a motor vehicle collision occurred.
The Morrilton Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying suspects from a break-in that occurred at the Quik Lube Saturday night. The suspects are also believed to have broke into the Country Store in Plumerville the same night.
This week, Arkansas Tech Career Center (ATCC) students traveled to compete in the annual SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference that was held April 8 – 9 at the Hot Springs Convention Center in Hot Springs.
The Memphis Police Department has issued an alert for a 21-year-old woman after she agreed to meet someone she met online.
Come out on Saturday, May 4th and help local law enforcement “Stuff the Squad Car” to help with local needs. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walmart Supercenter located on East Main Street in Russellville.
At approximately 6:05 p.m. Tuesday evening, April 9, the Arkansas State Police, Atkins Fire Department and Pope County EMS 132 were dispatched to a rollover motor vehicle accident with injury that occurred on Interstate 40.
Yell County Sheriff Bill Gilkey recently announced the April 3, 2019 arrest of a Gravelly man in connection with a traffic stop made by a Yell County Sheriff’s Deputy on State Highway 154 near Centerville.
At 6 p.m. Monday evening, April 8, the Russellville Fire Department was dispatched to 400 North Vancouver Avenue, Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on a structure fire.
This Saturday, April 13th, the Pottsville Fire Department will be hosting their annual Firehouse BBQ. This is the 17th year for the fundraiser and all proceeds go to benefit the fire department.
James Dunham recently announced he is a candidate for the First Division Circuit Court seat in the 5th Judicial District. The 5th District includes Franklin, Johnson, and Pope Counties. In his announcement, Dunham emphasized his desire to bring special attention to the duty of Judges to pro…
Distracted driving continues to be one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes across the nation’s roadways. The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office is working with state and local law enforcement agencies to encourage drivers to put down their phones while driving. Beginning …
Distracted driving continues to be one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes across the nation’s roadways. The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office is working with state and local law enforcement agencies to encourage drivers to put down their phones while driving.
At approximately 10:30 a.m. Monday morning, April 8, the Dardanelle City Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of State Highway 7 and State Highway 22 in Dardanelle on a report of a vehicle fire.
A 19-year-old Morrilton man passed away after sustaining injuries in an accident in Conway County. The single vehicle accident occurred at 12:20 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2019 along State Highway 154 near Oppelo.