Sean Ingram

Arkansas

Staff Reporter at The Courier (Russellville, AR)

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Dover man arrested for thefts of veterans' bronze markers

1 week ago | couriernews.com | Sean Ingram

By By Sean Ingram [email protected] A Dover man was arrested Tuesday after reports were filed with the Pope County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) of thefts of veterans' bronze grave markers from cemeteries in the county. Sheriff Shane Jones said Thursday Nicholes Scott Allen of Dover, 41, faces charges of theft by receiving, theft of property, breaking or entering, and destruction or removal of a cemetery marker.
Danville adds Putt-Putt golf for residents

1 week ago | couriernews.com | Sean Ingram

DANVILLE - The city of Danville added Putt-Putt golf to its list of recreational entertainment Wednesday when its free Putt-Putt golf opened next to Danville City Hall. "We're just trying to give something back to the community," City Manager Heath Tate said.
Local, state legislators reflect on safety after murder of Minnesota lawmaker

1 week ago | couriernews.com | Sean Ingram

Lawmakers on the state level have a heightened attention to safety after the recent targeted shootings of two Minnesota legislators and their spouses that led to two murders. Former Minnesota House Speaker Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in what Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said appeared to be "a politically motivated assassination." Law enforcement officers arrested Vance Boelter on June 15. He faces charges for their murders and for shooting Minnesota state Sen.
City Council approves police, fire items

1 week ago | couriernews.com | Sean Ingram

By Sean Ingram [email protected] The Russellville City Council approved funding for a new Fire Department rescue unit, replacement of a K-9 officer and new Tasers for the Police Department during its June meeting Tuesday night inside City Hall.. Aldermen also approved the appropriation of $381,860.348 to fund the parking addition at the Soccer Complex.
City Council faces long agenda tonight

1 week ago | couriernews.com | Sean Ingram

By By Sean Ingram [email protected] The Russellville City Council will go over several items during its June meeting, which convenes tonight at 6 p.m. inside City Hall. Highlighting the Finance Committee's portion of the agenda is an appropriation request of $381,680.38 to fund parking addition at the Old Post Soccer Complex. A construction agreement and associated paperwork with Hardwock Construction Inc. for the construction of Soccer Complex improvements will also be considered.
Quorum Court appoints Blake Wilson new sheriff

2 weeks ago | couriernews.com | Sean Ingram

By Sean Ingram | The Courier The Pope County Quorum Court voted unanimously Thursday to declare a vacancy in the office of sheriff and filled that vacancy by appointing Chief Deputy Blake Wilson to serve the remainder of Sheriff Shane Jones' term. Jones announced his retirement last month and that his last day as sheriff will be June 29. Wilson will take over July 1 and serve the remainder of the current term through December 2026.
Recreation and Parks projects nearing completion

2 weeks ago | couriernews.com | Sean Ingram

Russellville Recreation and Parks Director Terry Thomas said Thursday that the James Park playground project should be completed and open next week, and the pickleball courts at the Soccer Complex could be completed the first week of July. That is, if the weather cooperates.
Yell County Sheriff's deputy terminated

2 weeks ago | couriernews.com | Sean Ingram

DANVILLE - Yell County Sheriff Nick Gault posted a letter to residents on the Sheriff's Office Facebook page that stated a deputy had been terminated after a video surfaced that allegedly showed racial slurs and inappropriate use of a firearm while off duty. "It has been brought to our attention of a video surfacing of one of our own Deputy Sheriffs using obscene and racist language while off duty," the letter reads.
Mary Hart recognized for 40 years of teaching

3 weeks ago | couriernews.com | Sean Ingram

By By Sean Ingram [email protected] Thursday was Mary Hart Day at The Arbors in Russellville. A few friends and the guest of honor celebrated 40 years of teaching - and the 20 years she was paid for teaching. "My husband owned a trucking line, and he made tons of money, and the school needed the money more than I did. I didn't tell anyone, I didn't want anyone to know," she said.
Pope County Sheriff Shane Jones to resign

4 weeks ago | couriernews.com | Sean Ingram

By By Sean Ingram [email protected] Shane Jones, a Pope County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) employee for 32 years and sheriff since 2015, announced his resignation effective June 30. In a letter to the citizens of Pope County released Thursday afternoon, Jones asked that the Quorum Court appoint Chief Deputy Blake Wilson as sheriff to fulfill his term of office, which will cover the next 18 months.