The Courier (Russellville, AR)

On January 28, 1875, a new publication emerged, initially called "Your Messenger for the Arkansas River Valley." Today, it is recognized as The Courier, with B.F. Jobe and James E. Battenfield as its first business manager and editor, respectively. In 1898, The Courier joined forces with the rival weekly publication, Russellville Democrat, to create The Courier-Democrat. By 1924, the newspaper made the transition to a daily format, offering news from Monday to Friday.

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Track Meet Student Killed

3 days ago | couriernews.com | Chitose Suzuki

A prosecutor says a Texas teen accused of fatally stabbing another student during an altercation at a high school track meet in suburban Dallas has been indicted on a murder charge. Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said Tuesday that a grand jury indicted Karmelo Anthony in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
Lawsuit challenges billions of dollars in Trump administration funding cuts

4 days ago | couriernews.com | Michael Casey

BOSTON (AP) - Attorneys general from more than 20 states and Washington, D.C. filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging billions of dollars in funding cuts made by the Trump administration that would fund everything from crime prevention to food security to scientific research. The lawsuit filed in Boston is asking a judge to limit the Trump administration from relying on an obscure clause in the federal regulation to cut grants that don't align with its priorities.
The Thunder are already favored to repeat as NBA champions

5 days ago | couriernews.com | Ryan Hannable
Nero's ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York meet in `The Comet/Poppea' at Lincoln Center

1 week ago | couriernews.com | Ronald Blum

NEW YORK (AP) - Nero's ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York were similar. That is the message of "The Comet/Poppea," an intriguing combination of Monteverdi's 1643 opera "L'incoronazione di Poppea" and George E. Lewis' "The Comet," a Pulitzer Prize finalist this year. The mashup conceived by director Yuval Sharon began a five-performance run at Lincoln Center's Summer for the City on Wednesday night. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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.
Willie Nelson keeps living the life he loves at 92. 'I'm not through with it yet'

1 week ago | couriernews.com | Andrew Dalton

By ANDREW DALTON - AP Entertainment Writer But two years later at 92, he's working as much as ever. Not that retirement would look much different. The life he loves is making music with his friends, even after outliving so many dear ones. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
Judge says hate crime prosecution in Boulder, Colorado, attack can proceed

1 week ago | couriernews.com | Colleen Slevin

By COLLEEN SLEVIN - Associated Press Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, appeared in federal court in Denver for a preliminary hearing following the June 1 attack in Boulder that injured at least eight people. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
Affidavit reveals details in Yell Co. murder case

1 week ago | couriernews.com | Olivia Frost

By By OLIVIA FROST [email protected] New information is available in a first-degree murder case that took place earlier this month in Yell County. Marcelo Mendoza-Salguero, 36, appeared before District Judge Brian Mueller June 2 for a probable cause hearing after he was charged with first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault.