"Run for Literacy"

Submitted by Lindsey Tugman, Online Producer for THV11

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010, 4:16pm

Start time 8:30 a.m. at the Bona Dea Trail and the race is a Fun Run and Walk. 10 years and younger Free; 11-15 years old $15; 18 years and up $20; Family $45; $5 extra charge for day of registration. All proceeds benefit the River Valley Literacy Councils.

Contact Jennifer Merkey at (479) 967-7323 for details.

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Submitted by THV 11 News Staff

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010, 3:29pm

The university in Russellville began holding classes on Oct. 26, 1910, with 186 students and nine faculty members, under the name of the Second District Agricultural School.

Now, with more than 9,800 students, Arkansas Tech is an important institution in the region. The school cites a study that says Arkansas Tech accounts for 18.6 percent of the total economy of Johnson, Pope and Yell counties.

Over the past century, Arkansas Tech has awarded nearly 35,000 degrees.

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Submitted by THV 11 News Staff

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010, 3:26pm

A judge set a $50,000 bond Wednesday for 24-year-old William E. Ross on theft charges.

The Courier reports that police interviewed Ross at the station about the theft of the charity money and wrote him a citation. Ross waited in the lobby as a woman also accused spoke with officers.

A police employee briefly left the lobby area. Upon returning, the worker's mobile phone was gone.

Police obtained consent to search a car Ross rode in to the department. They found the employee's wallet.

Jail officials said there's no indication Ross has an attorney.

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