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In Loving Memory of Ryan Phillips

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.
Bayliss Emergency Medical Response Team cut medical response time to provide emergency care to residents

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.
NRC Names New Senior Resident Inspector at Arkansas Nuclear One

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.
ASP arrests two men in Pope County for illegal narcotics and weapons

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.
Arkansas Nuclear One presents donations to local nonprofit organizations

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.
Arkansas Nuclear One donates BearCat to Pope County Sheriff’s Office

Jun 10, 2024 | rivervalleynow.com | Michelle Widner

Armored vehicle once used by nuclear security to now help law enforcement RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. –Entergy’s Arkansas Nuclear One recently donated one of its armed security vehicles to the Pope County Sheriff’s Office for use in law enforcement activities. Entergy uses the vehicles for protecting the health and safety of the public from radiological sabotage, but is donating this one as a means ofgood stewardship in the community and to help foster a symbiotic partnership with local officials.
‘Run for the Wall’ stops in Russellville en route to Washington D.C. in support of our nations Veterans

May 18, 2024 | rivervalleynow.com | Michelle Widner

The community is invited to River Valley Veterans Memorial Park in Russellville, tomorrow, Saturday, May 18, when our community will again feed the Run for the Wall veterans & patriots! The motorcycle riders will be making their way from California to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, DC, honoring fallen veterans and current service members, and we have the honor of providing their lunch! The riders are expected to arrive around 12:40 p.m., but their schedule may change slightly.
ASP confiscates over 200 pounds of illegal marijuana and $10,000 during I-40 stops

May 17, 2024 | rivervalleynow.com | Michelle Widner

Arkansas State Police's (ASP) Interstate Criminal Patrol (ICP) arrested two women in separate traffic stops for trafficking illegal narcotics on Interstate 40. On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, around 6:45 p.m., ICP stopped a white Chrysler Pacifica near the 99-mile marker in Pope County for a traffic violation. Upon searching the vehicle, Troopers discovered five trash bags containing 120 individually wrapped bundles of illegal marijuana, with each bundle weighing approximately 1 pound.
Arkansas Razorbacks Tusk Bobblehead Series unveiling held Friday for Tusk VI's Birthday

Apr 20, 2024 | rivervalleynow.com | Michelle Widner

Today, Friday, April 19th, 2024, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed Arkansas Razorbacks Tusk Bobblehead Series to celebrate Tusk VI’s 6th birthday which is today. Standing on Arkansas Razorbacks logo-shaped bases bearing their names, each unique Tusk bobblehead captures the popular mascot’s personality and likeness. The series includes all six Razorbacks who have served as Arkansas’ live mascot.
ASP recognized for Outstanding Interstate Criminal Patrol Efforts in 2023

Apr 19, 2024 | rivervalleynow.com | Michelle Widner

BILOXI, MISS. – Arkansas State Police’s Interstate Criminal Patrol (ICP) once again dominated the annual Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area awards held earlier this week in Biloxi, Miss., winning three individual awards, Team of the Year and Officer of the Year. ASP’s outstanding performance in 2023 was recognized for collectively seizing illegal drugs with a total street value of $27.7 million, 45 vehicles, and $1.26 million in currency.