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Just after 6 a.m. Thursday morning, April 25, the Dover Marshals Office advised Dover residents that North Elizabeth Street was closed due to several trees being down. Dover firefighters were dispatched to the area to assist in clearing the roadway and continue their efforts.
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…
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.
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.
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…
A Dardanelle School District teacher has pleaded no contest to allegations of sexual misconduct that were brought to light on September 12, 2018 involving a student.
A Yell County jury has delivered their verdict following the completion of the two day trial. Scotty Croy, 41 of Dardanelle, was on trial after pleading not guilty to the charge of Rape against a minor.
Just before 10 a.m. Tuesday morning, February 26, fire units with the Russellville Fire Department were dispatched to 104 North Denver Avenue, Fat Daddy’s Bar B Que, on a commercial structure fire.
A 29-year-old Lamar man wanted in connection with the February 15th shooting death of Christopher Farmer at his home located on Highway 352 in Johnson County has been arrested.
On Tuesday, February 12, 2019, Carissa Groves of Bryant went hiking in northern Pope County and some time during her hike, she became lost. After she was not found Tuesday afternoon, Pope County 911 was contacted. The 911 the caller reported to dispatchers that Carissa was last seen in the a…
The Arkansas State Police and emergency responders in Conway County are currently working a motor vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. this afternoon on Interstate 40 near mile marker 103.5, westbound.
On Sunday afternoon, February 3, a report was made of a male walking down Pisgah Road asking different neighbors for a babysitting job. After investigating the report further, the subject seeking the job turned out to be a Level 3 Sex Offender.
After deliberating for more than four hours on Thursday evening, January 31, a jury consisting of 12 members reached a verdict in the State of Arkansas versus Mark Watts trial. The jury trial was held this week at the Yell County Courthouse located in Danville.
On Thursday, January 31, 2019, Yell County Sheriff Bill Gilkey announced the arrest of Emily Michelle Markham, 21 of Rover, in connection with the investigation of the death of 2-year-old Remington Rainey.
The Russellville Police Department has positively identified human remains that were discovered on Sunday, January 13, 2019, as Ashley Denton Davis, 49 of Johnson County. Davis' cause of death is still unknown, pending further testing at the Arkansas State Crime Lab and at this time, the inv…
On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, the Arkansas State Police arrested two Clarksville men for Murder in the First Degree following the September death of Noah Hampton, 20 of Newton County.
On Sunday, January 13, 2019, the Russellville Police Department responded to a call of possible human remains discovered by a hunter in an undeveloped, wooded area within the city of Russellville. Detectives with the Russellville Police Department and the Pope County Sheriff’s Office respon…
According to Dardanelle School District Superintendent John Thompson, a Dardanelle school resource officer has been dismissed from his on-campus position after leaving his gun in an elementary restroom. The incident occurred at the Dardanelle Primary School. According to reports, the gun was…
While celebrating the New Year, the Pottsville Police Department is offering residents who live within the Pottsville City limits, a ride home if you have had too much tonight! The Pottsville Police Department states, "We love our city and community and as we have officers available, we’re h…
River Valley Now has obtained a letter dated December 26, 2018, in which outgoing Russellville Mayor Randy Horton joins Judge Jim Ed Gibson in supporting Gulfside Casino Partnership in its bid to bring a casino to Pope County. Though the proposed casino would be placed outside city limits, M…
Entergy crews are currently working to restore power in east Russellville, where a major outage has occurred. Entergy officials state the east substation is down and technicians are attempting to locate the problem. Estimated number of customers effected was about 41-hundred as of 12 p.m. on…
Judge-elect Ben Cross recently released the following statement concerning the actions of Pope County Judge Jim Ed Gibson regarding the casino issue.
Despite local voter opposition to casino expansion in Pope County, the Gulfside Casino Partnership announced plans to build a $250 million casino resort after receiving a letter of support from outgoing Pope County Judge Jim Ed Gibson.
RVN has received the following documents which outlines a complaint for a temporary restraining order with the intent to restrict Judge Gibson from issuing any letter of support for a casino in Pope County without a special election.
RVN has obtained a letter signed by Jim Ed Gibson that appears to issue support for a casino operator should Pope County be issued a license. While the authenticity of the letter is not in question, according to sources, RVN has not confirmed it has been sent to the racing commission.
Russellville Fire Department and Pottsville Fire Department remain on scene of an apartment fire located near the 1200 block of East E Street in Russellville. Fire companies were called to the scene around 4:30 p.m.
Pope County Sheriff Shane Jones confirmed Friday, December 21, 2018 that Gary Dunn is on his way to prison for parole violation and will return at a later date to stand trial on new charges.
Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred at approximately 11:30 last night (Tuesday, December 11, 2018) in Conway County. An unidentified man died after he reportedly brandished a knife at a local…
Officers with the Pottsville Police Department and Atkins Police Department also responded to the incident.
Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred at approximately 11:30 last night (Tuesday, December 11, 2018) in Conway County.
Pope County Sheriff Chief Deputy Blake Wilson is warning area residents that telephone scammers are victimizing individuals locally again. The Pope County Sheriff's Office advised River Valley Now that they have received numerous calls concerning the scam during the day Tuesday.
Clean up continues in the area of the 19000 block of State Highway 7 near Gleason Road in Dardanelle after a horrific crash involving three vehicles occurred.
UPDATE: Russellville Police arrest 39-year-old Gary Dunn following Tuesday night kidnapping attempts
On December 4, 2018 at 7:38 pm, Russellville Police responded to the parking lot of First Baptist Church, located at 200 South Denver, in regards to a possible kidnapping attempt. When officers arrived, the suspect had already left the scene, but the victim and witness a provided a descripti…
The Russellville Police Department is investigating two reports of suspicious incidents that occurred on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 between 7:19 p.m. and 7:38 p.m.
Yell County Sheriff Bill Gilkey announced the arrest of Chase Duane Mullins, 20, of Plainview, in connection with the death of 2-year-old Remington Rainey also of Plainview. Mullins, who was the boyfriend of the victim’s mother, called Yell County 911 on Thursday, November 29, 2018 and repor…
An unidentified male and female have been taken into custody in Johnson County, after a non-custodial child abduction on Thursday night, November 29th in Pope County.
At approximately 2:35 p.m., Monday afternoon November 26, an unknown incident reportedly occurred that has been described as the "earth shaking" or a "sonic boom" and many River Valley residents are questioning what occurred.
Clarksville Police are searching for a suspect in an early morning armed robbery that occurred at a Clarksville Convenience Store.
At approximately 8:15 p.m.Russellville Fire Dept. units E1, L1, E2, E3 and E4, under the command of Acting Battalion Chief Jeremy Wilmoth along with the Fire Marshal's office, responded to 3900 West Main, All Secure Mini Storage on a commercial fire. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed a wo…
After turning himself in to Yell County officials and being served a bench warrant for his arrest on Tuesday, October 30, Sidney Lee Ward, 72 of Belleville appeared in a bond hearing on Wednesday morning, October 31, facing the charge of Failure to Comply with Conditions of Suspended Sentence.