
Michelle Widner
Breaking News Coordinator at River Valley Now
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1 month ago |
rivervalleynow.com | Michelle Widner
Ryan Michael Phillips July 17, 1979 ~ May 10, 2025Courtesy of Shinn Funeral Service The sun still comes up but the world feels off after Ryan Michael Phillips, 45 of Russellville, departed this earth and was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on Saturday evening, May 10, 2025. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his family and friends.
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Sep 17, 2024 |
rivervalleynow.com | Michelle Widner
Almost a year in the making, the Bayliss Emergency Medical Response Team is finally up and running!When evaluating the community needs we seen that because of our distance from town, there was a longer than usual response time with emergency medical services. Now that we have medical responders in the immediate area, we have cut that response time down to 3-7 +/- minutes.
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Jun 24, 2024 |
rivervalleynow.com | Michelle Widner
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has selected Brian Tindell as the new senior resident inspector at Arkansas Nuclear One nuclear power plant in Russellville, Arkansas. The plant is operated by Entergy Operations. “Brian’s prior experience at Arkansas Nuclear One and commitment to safety will help the NRC in its mission of protecting people and the environment by helping ensure that the plant continues to meet the high standards set by the agency,” said NRC Region IV Administrator John Monninger.
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Jun 24, 2024 |
rivervalleynow.com | Michelle Widner
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — On Saturday, June 15, 2024, Arkansas State Police (ASP) stopped a white Mitsubishi SUV for a traffic violation on Interstate 40 East near the 79-mile marker in Pope County. During a search of the vehicle, ASP Troopers discovered 10 pounds of high-grade, illegal marijuana and two weapons. The weapons included a .300 Blackout Pistol and a Glock 30 with an aftermarket "switch" attached, making the pistol fully automatic, which is illegal to possess.
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Jun 13, 2024 |
rivervalleynow.com | Michelle Widner
Arkansas Nuclear One recently made donations to two local nonprofit organizations in the River Valley. On Tuesday, June 4th, Arkansas Nuclear One presented a check to River Valley United Way. Pictured (L-R) ANO Site Vice President Doug Pehrson, GMPO Mark Skartvedt, United Way Director Kristy Williams, and ANO employee/United Way Board Member Ciara Hanuska. Arkansas Nuclear One also made a donation of $3,500 on Tuesday, to the William Stanley Newton Memorial Scholarship fund.
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