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1 week ago | 
couriernews.com | Olivia Frost
By By OLIVIA FROST [email protected] One year after Russellville served as a viewing destination for the 2024 total solar eclipse, Mayor Fred Teague said the event continues to have an impact on the city. "As we look back over the last year and reflect on April 8, 2024, it's hard to believe that it has already been a year," Teague said. "So many months of preparation went into getting our community ready for such an amazing event."
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1 week ago | 
couriernews.com | Olivia Frost
By By OLIVIA FROST [email protected] Jennifer Lewter is stepping down as executive director of the River Valley Arts Center, a role she has held since 2023. Lewter said the decision comes as the organization faces financial uncertainty and as she continues in a full-time position at Arkansas Tech University. "I have made the decision to step down as executive director for those reasons," Lewter said. "I feel like I really don't have a choice."
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1 week ago | 
couriernews.com | Olivia Frost
A hearing will take place next week in the capital murder case against Stephen Karl Watson regarding pending motions filed by the defense asking the court to either strike down part of Arkansas's death penalty law or instruct jurors that they may impose a life sentence even if legal criteria for a death sentence are met. Watson, 40, was charged earlier this year with the Oct. 23, 2021, death of 17-year-old Savana Kathleen Elliot.
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1 week ago | 
couriernews.com | Olivia Frost
A hearing will take place later this month for a Pope County woman charged with first degree endangering the welfare of a minor. Lauren Kulp, 34, was arrested last month after officers responded to an apartment in Russellville in reference to child abuse.
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2 weeks ago | 
couriernews.com | Olivia Frost
The search for the next superintendent of the Russellville School District is entering its final stage, with interviews for the two finalists scheduled for next week. The district has announced that Dr. Luke Lovins and Mr. Jeff Holt will each spend a full day meeting with stakeholders, touring campuses and participating in formal interviews with the board.
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2 weeks ago | 
couriernews.com | Olivia Frost
The Russellville School District Board of Education approved the purchase of vape sensors to be placed in the bathrooms and locker rooms at Russellville High School, Russellville Junior High School and Russellville Middle School at a regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday night. The sensors will be provided by Verkada Vape Sensors from Piraino Security Solutions at a cost of $68,684.17.
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2 weeks ago | 
couriernews.com | Olivia Frost
Jeff Terry, a former teacher, coach and school district administrator, is running for the at-large position on the Russellville School District Board of Education. With experience in both the classroom and administration, Terry says he hopes to bring a student-focused perspective to the board if elected. "I spent 15 years in education," Terry said. "I was a history teacher and football coach, and moved into administration.
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2 weeks ago | 
couriernews.com | Olivia Frost
Taber Extrusions, the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a $70 million expansion project that will create 70 new jobs in the River Valley region. Taber Extrusions has operated in Arkansas for more than five decades and is known for manufacturing specialized metal components for military equipment. The company creates parts for missile containers, naval ship structures and military vehicles.
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2 weeks ago | 
couriernews.com | Olivia Frost
By By OLIVIA FROST [email protected] Preparations are underway for the 36th Annual Free State of Yell Fest, set to take place May 8 through 10 at Veterans Riverfront Park in Dardanelle. Organized by the Dardanelle Area Chamber of Commerce, the festival offers a range of activities and entertainment for residents and visitors.
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2 weeks ago | 
couriernews.com | Olivia Frost
The Russellville School District Board of Education will consider approving the purchase of vape sensors to be placed in the bathrooms at Russellville High School, Junior High School and Middle School at a regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday night. The district is recommending the purchase of Verkada Vape Sensors from Piraino Security Solutions at a cost of $68,684.17.
