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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.
At approximately 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, a section of southeast Russellville lost power after a power outage occurred. At this time, Entergy reports 1,841 customers are effected.
Sidney Lee Ward, 72 of Belleville was arrested just after 8 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, October 30, 2018, after a bench warrant was issued for his arrest on October 26, 2018.
At 12:53 a.m. Sunday morning, October 21, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting “shots fired” at Meetin on 64 located in Clarksville. The 911 caller reported the shots were fired inside the building as a party was being held. The shooting was allegedly reported as…
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is currently conducting a manhunt near the area of Highway 103 in the Batson area. Johnson County Sheriff Larry Jones advised the incident began around 2 a.m. this morning, Thursday, October 11, when a pursuit began in Pope County. The pursuit led to a hig…
If you plan to travel through the area of Blackwell (mile marker 101) to Atkins (mile marker 94) on Interstate 40 please be aware that at this time, westbound traffic is at a crawl with travelers experiencing delays. Upon several occasions this afternoon westbound traffic has come to a compl…
Arkansas Department of Transportation officials have advised that I-40 WB is closed due to an accident just east of Atkins near mile marker 99. A medical helicopter will land to transport the injured. Weastbound traffic is being diverted at Blackwell Exit 101.
At 7:39 a.m. Tuesday morning, September 25, Johnson County 911 dispatchers took a call regarding a naked man walking along the highway near the area of Highways 352 & 164 north of Coal Hill. When the deputy arrived, the man identified as Mitchel Salito of Ozark, ran inside his home. Sali…
Sheriff Shane Jones announces that on Monday, September 17, 2018, a multi-jurisdictional drug sweep took place. Throughout the course of the day, there were 54 individuals arrested and 25 of those had outstanding warrants. Seized during the operation were the following:
On September 11, 2018, the Criminal Investigation Division of the Russellville Police Department received information about an alleged sexual misconduct between a Dardanelle School District teacher and a student which occurred in the city of Russellville.
At 5:13 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, August 21, the Arkansas State Police, Pope County Sheriff’s Office, Dover Marshal’s Office, Dover ERT’s, Russellville Police Department, an Arkansas Constable, Pope County EMS 134 and Pope County EMS Rescue were dispatched to a rollover accident with entrapmen…
The RUSSELLVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT has requested activation of a Silver Alert. Point of contact for additional information is CHIEF JEFF HUMPHREY - (479) 968-3232.
The Russellville Fire Department and Center Point Energy crews are currently on scene of a gas main break at the intersection of West 6th Street and South Jonesboro Avenue. Centerpoint Energy crews are quickly working to repair the broken line at this time.
After receiving several inquiries concerning a notification that was sent out by the Pottsville School District on Wednesday, August 15, regarding a modified lockdown, River Valley Now contacted Pottsville School Superintendant Larry Dugger.
A Russellville Police officer was involved in a motor vehicle collision that occurred just before 8 a.m. this morning at the intersection of South Knoxville and East 2nd Street.
AT 656 PM, DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER PLAINVIEW IN YELL COUNTY, OR NEAR DANVILLE, MOVING EAST AT 15 MPH. HALF INCH HAIL AND WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH THIS STORM.
Bond has been set for two former Pope County Sheriff’s Office employees who have been accused of Sexual Assault in the 4th Degree.