THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ARKANSAS.
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On Friday, March 27th at 1:30 p.m. Oakland Heights Elementary staff held a teacher parade for students attending the school. The parade began as teachers and staff lined up their vehicles at Oakland Heights and after a safe distance prayer, the parade traveled through the neighborhoods of st…
(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Arkansas State Parks remain open at this time to provide needed outdoor spaces for our guests. While we have some diminished services, the parks are open for day-use activities including hiking, running, cycling, fishing, paddling, wildlife watching, etc. It’s vital tha…
During this national emergency the Johnson County Detention Center lobby has been closed completely to the public. As a result, video visitation for their inmates was discontinued.
The Arkansas State Police, Yell County Sheriff’s Department, Yell County Mounted Patrol, Pinnacle EMS and Galla Rock Fire Department were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover accident with possible entrapment that occurred just before 9 a.m. Thursday morning, March 26, on Highway 7 near C…
A Pope County Sheriff’s Deputy shot a man late yesterday (March 25th) as the individual approached the deputy brandishing a knife. The Arkansas State Police has been requested by the Pope County Sheriff to investigate the incident.
The Arkansas State Police recently announced that at this time all skills/road tests have been cancelled through April 3rd at all locations.
Recently members of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Interdiction team seized a large quantity of illegal drugs that were destined for distribution in Johnson County.
Due to COVID-19, Yell County District Court Danville District has announced that individuals/cases set to appear on April 15, 2020 have been continued until June 17, 2020. Court will begin at 9 a.m. and trials will begin at 1 p.m.
At this time the Van Buren County Library will be closed until 4/17/2020, therefore there will be no Driver’s License tests given at this location. Russellville is the alternate location for testing at this time.
UPDATE (Sunday, March 22, 2020 - 9 p.m.)
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, in cooperation with Gov. Asa Hutchinson, voted during a specially called meeting held on March 19, 2020 to waive all fishing license and trout permit requirements for residents and nonresidents starting this weekend at 12:01 a.m. Saturday,…
Just after 8 a.m. Thursday morning, March 19, Martin Township, Dover Rural, Crow Mountain and Dover City Fire Departments were dispatched to a report of a structure fire near the 2800 block of Larue Ridge Road.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 56 INEFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ARKANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 39 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS CONWAY FAULKNER GARLAND GRANT LONOKE PERRY POPE PRAIRIE PULASKI SALINE WHITE YELL
Does anyone recognize this female? Morrilton Police would like to speak with her involving one of their cases. Morrilton PD advised the female is from the Russellville area and is asking if anyone knows her.
FROM: Russellville Mayor Richard Harris
Two occupants of a Russellville home escaped serious injury after a fire ignited early Thursday morning, March 19th on South Hastings Avenue.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK— The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) is warning citizens that there are persons who are impersonating employees of the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) going door to door and offering COVID19 testing in exchange for money and pe…
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. …
In accordance with the directives and recommendations of the Arkansas Department of Health to limit public interaction, the Pope County Sheriff’s Office announces that as of 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the lobby will be closed to walk-in traffic. The lobby will remain open for …
Upon the recommendations health officials, Danville City Hall will be closed to the public effective immediately. Officials state that they apologize for any inconvenience but also understand it is their duty to do their part to protect the community at this time. Please utilize the drop box…
Beginning March 18, 2020 through March 27, 2020 there will be NO ROAD/SKILLS TESTS given at any location across the state.
Pope County Judge Ben Cross, has issued an Emergency Declaration for Pope County. The purpose for the declaration is due to the Coronavirus outbreak in the state and the lack of Person Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) for Emergency Responders.
The Arkansas State Police will implement a temporary and limited adjustment in Class D (conventional motor vehicle) driver license testing effective Wednesday, March 18th.
In keeping with Governor Asa Hutchinson’s mandatory closure of Arkansas public schools and the recommendations of health officials regarding limiting personal contact, the Pope County Library System will prohibit public access inside all branch locations beginning March 17th, 2020.
As of Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Pottsville City Hall lobby and the Pottsville Police Department lobby will be closed. Both offices will be working so you can still pay your water bill by drop box or you may pay your water bill , online by visiting http://www.cityofpottsville.com and go to…
In a press release dated March 14, 2020, Dacona Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Walmart U.S. stated, “I could not be prouder of our associates and what they continue to accomplish for our customers. I don’t think any of us have been through an experience like t…
Russellville Fire Department Press Release
Based on recommendations from Health Officials and Risk Managment Officials pertaining to the rise of the COVID-19 virus, Sheriff Jones has placed restrictions on those entering into the Pope County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Jones has made this difficult decision decision in the interest of …
Danville District Court for March 18th postponed, March 19th Danville City Council meeting cancelled
Two important announcements were recently made by the City of Danville and officials in Yell County.
Two people were injured in a motor vehicle collision that occurred early Thursday morning, March 12 on Highway 10 between Ola and Danville.
As a precaution, the City of Pottsville is asking residents if you are sick or have been sick, please do not enter City Hall to pay bills.
On Thursday afternoon, March 12, Dover city officials advised, “For preventive measures, the Dover City Hall lobby will be closed. Fine and water payments can be made at doverar.com or use dropbox or drive thru. We apologize for any inconvenience.“
The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch in effect until 11 PM CDT this evening for the following areas in Arkansas. This watch includes 37 counties
At 3:33 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, the Yell County Sheriff’s Department, Pinnacle EMS, Yell County Mounted Patrol and the Dardanelle Rural Fire Department were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision with entrapment and injury that occurred at 10570 North Liberty Road.
At 3:33 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, the Yell County Sheriff’s Department, Pinnacle EMS, Yell County Mounted Patrol and the Dardanelle Rural Fire Department were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision with entrapment and injury that occurred at 10570 North Liberty Road. Upon the arrival of re…
At approximately 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, the Arkansas State Police, Yell County Sheriff’s Office, Pinnacle EMS, Yell County Mounted Patrol, Ola Fire Department and Danville Rescue were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision with entrapment that occurred on Highway 7, about a mile north…
At approximately 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, the Arkansas State Police, Yell County Sheriff’s Office, Pinnacle EMS, Yell County Mounted Patrol, Ola Fire Department and Danville Rescue were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision with entrapment that occurred on Highway 7, about a mile north…
The Pope County Local Emergency Planning Committee will have a special called meeting at 10:00 AM Monday, March 16, 2020. It will be located on Arkansas Tech Campus in the Doc Bryan Student Services Center Lecture Hall. The address is 1605 Coliseum Dr. Russellville, 72801.
At approximately 7:06 a.m. this morning, Sunday, March 8th, Russellville Fire Department units E1, L1, E2, E3, and E4, under the command of Battalion Chief Bubba Moix responded to 319 East 3rd Street on a residential fire.
Disclaimer: The following individuals 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 hearing. The charge(s…
At 7:48 p.m. on Saturday night, March 7, the Russellville Police Department, Russellville Fire Department Engine 1 and Pope County EMS unit 131 were dispatched to the intersection of South Hartford Avenue and East 7th Street on a report of a vehicle fire. As units checked en route, dispatch …
At 7:48 p.m. on Saturday night, March 7, the Russellville Police Department, Russellville Fire Department Engine 1 and Pope County EMS unit 131 were dispatched to the intersection of South Hartford Avenue and East 7th Street on a report of a vehicle fire.
On March 6th, the Pottsville Police Department responded to a residence in reference to a sexual misconduct call. After a thorough investigation, a search warrant was issued in reference to the case.