The Russellville High School Cyclone Cheer team assisted in stocking the Cyclone Pantry today, Thursday, June 13 and it is now stocked for students and the community. The Cyclone Pantry is located on the campus of the Russellville High School and it provides food and miscellaneous items to t…
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The Pope County Quorum Court has much to consider following a special called meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
Pope County Judge Ben Cross & the Quorum Court has called a special meeting set to take place Tuesday, June 11 at 5pm. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a possible vote concerning a proposed casino in Pope County.
The 2019 River Valley Annual Pee Wee Football Mini Camp will NOW begin Monday, July 8th at the Pottsville City Park (Pottsville Flag Football Field) and will be held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The mini camp is free for grades K-7.
On Friday, June 7, Arkansas Lt. Governor Tim Griffin met with state, county and city officials while conducting a flood survey. The officials met on Front Street in Dardanelle to discuss what changes should be made in the future to prevent the amount of loss the area experienced during the f…
Pope County Sheriff Shane Jones has released the name of the victim in the homicide, which took place Monday, June 3rd. Jeremy Wayne Davis, age 41, was found deceased by Pope County deputies at a residence in Hector. Jason Royalty was taken into custody at the scene and appeared before Judg…
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 National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Logan County in western Arkansas Southwestern Johnson County in western Arkansas Northeastern Scott County in western Arkansas Northern Yell County in central Arkansas Southern Pope County in central Arkansas un…
At approximately 8:46 p.m. Russellville Fire Department. units E1, L1, E2 and E3, under the command of Battalion Chief Brent Hamm, along with the Fire Marshal's office, responded to 11 Willow Oak Lane on a house fire.
Five local youth recently participated in the MLB Pitch Hit Run sectional
The Pope County Sheriff’s Office received a call at approximately 10:15 p.m. of a shooting at a residence in Hector. Upon arrival, deputies located the body of a deceased male. Jason Royalty was taken into custody at the scene and transported to the Pope County Detention Center where he is…
Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials advise that Highway 7 from Dardanelle to Ola is closed. The highway was closed at approximately 8:30 p.m. Monday night, June 3, due to high water covering both lanes of traffic. The highway is closed for 2.29 miles and a detour is available.
After a breach occurred on the Holla Bend levee in Yell County on Thursday, May 30, Dardanelle Mayor Jimmy Witt, addressed residents advising them of the breach and to prepare for a possible flooding situation that would be coming from the bayou side. At that time, the Mayor asked for volunt…
After a breach occurred on the Holla Bend levee in Yell County on Thursday, May 30, Dardanelle Mayor Jimmy Witt, addressed residents advising them of the breach and to prepare for a possible flooding situation that would be coming from the bayou side. At that time, the Mayor asked for volunt…
Sandbags were dropped by an Army National Guard Blackhawk Friday and Saturday, May 31st and June 1st as repairs began on a Pope County levee located on State Highway 105 South near the Atkins bottoms.
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northeastern Johnson County in western Arkansas, Southwestern Newton County in north central Arkansas, and Northwestern Pope County in central Arkansas until 10 PM CDT.
The Mayor of the City of Russellville released the following statement regarding the possible closure of Highway 7 South following sandbagging efforts.
In a recent release, Pope County Judge Ben Cross addressed concerns about the closing of Highway 7 South and the Arkansas River Bridge. Judge Cross stated, "Russellville Mayor Richard Harris and I are here at the river bridge with ARDOT engineers and there is currently NO immediate intent to…
If you or anyone you know has been displaced by the catastrophic flooding in the River Valley, the Dardanelle Community Center is open and has partnered with the American Red Cross to provide an Emergency Evacuation Shelter. They can provide you with shelter, food, a bed, clean water, and ar…
As emergency management agencies, businesses and River Valley residents continue their efforts to prepare for the anticipated flood, the Arkansas River continues to rise. Since 10 a.m. Monday morning, May 27th, the river has risen from 41.4 feet to over 43.4 feet and the rising water is not …
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ARKANSAS. THIS WATCH INCLUDES 20 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS
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.
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…
Yell County OEM has sent notices via phone, text and email on the CodeRED system to residents with addresses that have been identified as at-risk. These notices do not apply to the public in general and only apply to residents living in the area highlighted. The notice read as follows:
On Sunday evening, May 26th, Pope County Judge Ben Cross conducted aerial surveillance of the river flooding and it's progress in both Pope County and Yell County. The flight was courtesy of Pope County resident Bob Burris who also piloted the plane. On Sunday evening, River Valley Now was i…
On Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, Yell County emergency personnel, the Corp of Engineers and volunteers worked in the City of Dardanelle throughout the day conducting emergency preparedness operations. While conducting the operations, the volunteers prepared residents and local businesses …
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The following photos were taken at the 2019 Brightest Stars Banquet held on Thursday, May 23rd at the Russellville High School.
The Flood Warning continues for the Arkansas River at Dardanelle 1 NE.
According to Pope County officials, Pope County is under an immediate threat of historic river flooding along the Arkansas River.
On Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at approximately 2:48 p.m., the Pope County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of storm damage with injury on Hurricane Lane north of Atkins.
Everyone is invited to attend a Pig Roast benefit that will be hosted by the Hector community on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cecil Riley Memorial Park in Hector. The pig roast will not only feature pork but all the sides, desserts and drinks. Tables and chairs will be set…
Updated Warning - Wednesday, May 22, 2019
A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CDT FORNORTHEASTERN LOGAN...JOHNSON...SOUTHWESTERN NEWTON...NORTHWESTERN YELL AND NORTHWESTERN POPE COUNTIES
A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CDT FOR NORTHEASTERN LOGAN...JOHNSON...SOUTHWESTERN NEWTON...NORTHWESTERN
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Logan County in western Arkansas Southwestern Johnson County in western Arkansas Northeastern Scott County in western Arkansas Northwestern Yell County in central Arkansas West central Pope County in cen…
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ARKANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 25 COUNTIES
As Arkansas families begin to make plans for summertime road trips and vacations, law enforcement officers are urging motorists to obey the law and buckle their seat belts. Beginning next week additional patrol assignments have been scheduled for law enforcement officers across Arkansas who…
The Pottsville Fire Department conducted a controlled live fire training exercise at 5155 Hwy 64 East, across from the entrance to TVDC, on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 6 p.m. until the structure was gone.
