At approximately 12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 16, Yell County 911 operators dispatched the Arkansas State Police, the Yell County Sheriff’s Department, Pinnacle EMS, the Danville Fire Department, and Danville Rescue to respond to a motor vehicle collision with injury and entrapment that occ…
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Just before 2 p.m. Friday, November 15, Pope County 911 operators dispatched the Pope County Sheriff’s Office, Pope County EMS 131, Pope County EMS Rescue Unit 140 and 141, Pottsville Police Department, Pottsville Fire Department and the Atkins Fire Department to a high angle rescue seconda…
Friday, November 15, 2019 at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Bond Hearings Disclaimer: The following individual(s) appeared in felony bond hearings that were held at the Pope County Detention Center and have been accused of a felony crime. All information included in this story was obtained through testimony and/or police reports provided in the hear…
Just after 7:30 p.m., Wednesday night, November 13, the Pope County Sheriff’s Office, Atkins Police Department and Pope County EMS 132 were dispatched to the 6300 block of State Highway 105 in Atkins on a reported trauma.
At 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, Moreland, Pea Ridge, Hatley, Crow Mountain and Appleton Fire Departments were dispatched to 10 Palmer Lane, located off of Highway 124 on a report of a structure fire.
At approximately 4:50 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, November 12, the Russellville Police Department, Russellville Fire Department Engine 1 and Pope County EMS Unit 131 responded to the 5300 block of South Arkansas Avenue, near the Arkansas River bridge, to a rollover motor vehicle accident with injury.
Another very cold night on tap for the Natural State Arctic high pressure is well established across the region at this time which will set the stage for very low temperatures tonight.
At approximately 4:50 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, November 12, the Russellville Police Department, Russellville Fire Department Engine 1 and Pope County EMS Unit 131 responded to the 5300 block of South Arkansas Avenue, near the Arkansas River bridge, to a rollover motor vehicle accident with in…
Bond Hearings Disclaimer: The following individual(s) appeared in felony bond hearings that were held at the Pope County Detention Center and have been accused of a felony crime. All information included in this story was obtained through testimony and/or police reports provided in the heari…
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
The 2019 Marine Corp birthday message celebrating 244 years of our Corps.
The United States Marine Corps Birthday is celebrated every year on November 10 with a traditional ball and cake-cutting ceremony. On that day in 1775, the Continental Marines were established.
The Arkansas State Police remind the public of driver’s license testing site closures for next week and the changes/closures for the week of Thanksgiving. Please note the following changes or closures.
Just before 8:30 p.m. Thursday night, November 7, Pope County 911 dispatched the London Fire Department to a structure fire that was reported on State Route 333. Pope County dispatchers advised that they had received a 911 call advising that a house located near the 5600 block of 333 had smo…
Bond Hearings Disclaimer:The following individual(s) appeared in felony bond hearings that were held at the Pope County Detention Center and have been accused of a felony crime. All information included in this story was obtained through testimony and/or police reports provided in the hearin…
After sharing a good news story concerning a Yell County woman winning $250,000 from a $10 Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Cash Club ticket she purchased at Citgo in Dardanelle, additional information has been discovered by River Valley Now.
Russellville’s annual Veterans Day parade will be held on Monday, November 11th at 4 p.m.
A Danville woman recently joined the lucky cash club after she discovered she was the winner of a quarter million dollars.
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Congratulations to Russellville High School’s JROTC for finishing first place finish in the DeGray Lake Orienteering and Ruck March Competition that was held over the weekend. The event was sponsored by Henderson State and Ouachita Baptist University Senior JROTC programs.
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of central Arkansas, north central Arkansas, and western Arkansas, including the following areas, in central Arkansas, Pope and Yell. In north central Arkansas, Baxter, Boone, Marion, Newton, and Searcy.
At approximately 2:42 p.m. Tuesday afternoon November 5, 2019, an unknown incident reportedly occurred that has been described as a loud “boom” and many River Valley residents are questioning what occurred.
The Danville Fire Department conducted a live burn of a structure on Hwy 80 on Monday night, November 4th. The training allowed firefighters to participate in hands on training on both offensive and defensive tactics, the opportunity to practice their skills in fighting a structure fire and …
The Pope County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek information concerning Mark Austin, 58 of Dover who has been missing since May 28, 2019.
The RJHS Dance Team competed in the Southern Spirit Dance Competition this past weekend and received 1st place in Hip Hop, Pom, and Jazz. During the competition, the team also received a judges award in technique and were named Grand Champions in all three categories.
Clarksville Police Department take 83 grams meth and two grams heroin off street during traffic stop
A traffic stop by the Clarksville Police Department on Sunday, November 3, 2019 led to a drug arrest and felony charges after officers with the Clarksville Police Department discovered approximately 83 grams of suspected methamphetamine and two grams of suspected heroin.
Almost 400 people attended Hector Fire Department’s annual fundraiser “The Haunted Trails” that was held October 25th, 26th and 31st.
October 25, 26 & 31, 2019
Bond Hearings Disclaimer:The following individual(s) appeared in felony bond hearings that were held at the Pope County Detention Center and have been accused of a felony crime. All information included in this story was obtained through testimony and/or police reports provided in the hearin…
* WHAT: Sub-freezing temperatures are expected.
Bond Hearings Disclaimer:The following individual(s) appeared in felony bond hearings that were held at the Pope County Detention Center and have been accused of a felony crime. All information included in this story was obtained through testimony and/or police reports provided in the hearin…
The Hector Fire Department invites everyone to attend their annual fundraiser ‘The Haunted Trails.’
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The winners of the 2019 Trunk ORR Treat Kid’s Costume contest have been announced! In order to participate in the costume contest, participants were asked to donate two or more non-perishable food items and all donations went to River Valley Food 4 Kids. First place prize was $100, second pl…
Summer flew by and fall is upon us and with fall comes our 3rd quarter reports. We have been busy this summer, here's a short recap and our stats are posted below.
The Arkansas State Police recently announced the following driver's license testing site closure dates for November.
On Saturday night, October 26, River Valley Now was given the opportunity to experience this year’s Bays of Terror Haunted House.
Orr Auto Mall held their 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 26th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at their dealership located on East Main Street in Russellville. The event was a huge success and offered Halloween fun for the entire family.
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Everyone is invited to join the Yell County Mounted Patrol and Dardanelle After Prom in a joint fundraiser, the ‘Haunted Hayride.’ The Haunted Hayride has all new spooks this year so if you are ready for a good scare, it’s the place to be!