Olivia Frost

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Pope Co. man sentenced to 50 years for DWI and fleeing

4 days ago | couriernews.com | Olivia Frost

By By OLIVIA FROST [email protected] A Pope County man with multiple prior convictions has been sentenced to 50 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections after being convicted of felony driving while intoxicated and felony fleeing. Byron Williams was sentenced as a habitual offender. He received the maximum penalty allowed by law - 20 years for his seventh DWI offense and 30 years for fleeing law enforcement.
Russellville Entertainment District wins statewide award

1 week ago | couriernews.com | Olivia Frost

By By OLIVIA FROST [email protected] Main Street Russellville's Entertainment District has been recognized with the Transforming the Economy Award from Main Street Arkansas, a statewide honor highlighting downtown's vitality and collaborative success. According to the Main Street Arkansas website, the Transforming the Economy Award recognizes a project or program that has helped boost the local economy and bring new life to a downtown area.
Farm 2 Fork fundraiser returns next weekend

1 week ago | couriernews.com | Olivia Frost

By By OLIVIA FROST [email protected] River Valley Food 4 Kids will hold its third annual Farm 2 Fork fundraiser next weekend, with proceeds benefiting the organization's summer food program. "We are looking forward to celebrating the start of our 11th annual Summer Food4Kids program with our incredible community of donors and sponsors at this year's Farm 2 Fork," Leslie Walton, Executive Director of RVF4K, said.
RVAC to host summer art camps for youth

1 week ago | couriernews.com | Olivia Frost

The River Valley Arts Center (RVAC) is preparing to welcome young artists this summer with a lineup of five themed art camps beginning June 2. Designed to encourage creativity and hands-on learning, the camps will cover a range of artistic disciplines. "This is a continuation of something that's been going on for a long time," Dexta Rodriguez, a volunteer at the Arts Center, said. "The community really looks forward to the art camps, and we're excited to expand our programming this year."
Latimore Home project advances amid funding uncertainty

1 week ago | couriernews.com | Olivia Frost

Work continues on the Latimore Tourist Home restoration in Russellville, with recent progress including the installation of a temporary staircase and porch rails. The structure, which once provided lodging to African American travelers during segregation, was moved to a new location and is undergoing a multi-phase rehabilitation. The current porch components, built by board member Marshall Miller and his crew, were designed to remain in place while the full restoration continues.
'Add Milk!' initiative launches in Atkins

1 week ago | couriernews.com | Olivia Frost

A federal nutrition incentive program aimed at increasing access to healthy milk options officially launched in Atkins on Wednesday, with U.S. Senator John Boozman and other leaders gathering at Bill's Cash Saver to mark the occasion. The "Add Milk!" initiative, which provides a 50 percent automatic discount on low-fat and non-fat milk for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants, is now available in 21 Houchens Food Group stores across the state.
Trial date set for mother, daughter accused of fraud

2 weeks ago | couriernews.com | Olivia Frost

A trial date has been set for the Pottsville mother and daughter who have been indicted in a federal wire fraud and conspiracy case connected to the disappearance of Shannon Collins, a U.S. military veteran who has been missing since March 2021.
Federal preservation cuts could impact local economy

2 weeks ago | couriernews.com | Olivia Frost

Proposed federal budget cuts to historic preservation funding could have lasting effects on local projects and investment in Russellville, city officials and advocates say.
RVF4K selected as Summer Cereal Drive beneficiary

2 weeks ago | couriernews.com | Olivia Frost

River Valley Food 4 Kids (RVF4K) has announced its selection as a beneficiary of the 25th Annual Arkansas Foodbank/THV11 Summer Cereal Drive. The collection event will take place on Friday, June 13th, from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Walmart Supercenter in Russellville. "We're honored to participate in this milestone year for the Summer Cereal Drive," Leslie Walton, Executive Director of River Valley Food 4 Kids, said.
Juneteenth celebration set for June 13

2 weeks ago | couriernews.com | Olivia Frost

Four members of the River Valley community will be inducted into the Black Hall of Fame at the fifth annual Juneteenth celebration in downtown Russellville on Friday, June 13. Ellen Collins, Helen Thompson, Eddie Dennis Colen Jr. and Randy Hendrix will be this year's inductees.