Zaxby’s coming to Columbia
A popular fast food chain will be locating in neighboring Adair County. Zaxby’s, a national chain with over 900 locations, plans to open in Columbia with an expected groundbreaking in December. An exact location for […]
Year: 2022
Law enforcement warns of ongoing phone scams
Kentucky State Police is warning of a phone scam in the area. Some citizens have received calls stating they are a KSP trooper and there is civil litigation against them. The caller then demands immediate […]
Loretta Wells, age 79, of Jamestown
Loretta Wells, 79, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, November 16th, at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, KY.Loretta was born in Jamestown, KY on December 4, 1942, a daughter of the late Nora (Knight) and Harvey […]
Steve Coe, age 65, of Jamestown
Steve Coe, 65, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, November 21st, at his residence. .Steve was born in Somerset, KY on December 31, 1956, a son of the late Lucille (Bradshaw) and Frank Coe.He was an […]
Russell County Grand Jury indicts 15
A Russell County grand jury handed down indictments on Tuesday. Those indicted included the following: Angel Little, 31, of Russell Springs, on charges of careless driving, driving under the influence first offense, trafficking in a […]
Outgoing RCH board chairman recognized at final meeting
With the November meeting typically being the final meeting of the calendar year for the Russell County Hospital Board of Directors and with no old or new business on the agenda, Russell County Hospital CEO […]
Russell County has 25 new COVID cases this week
The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 25 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, up from last week’s total of 16. The 25 cases are tied with neighboring Pulaski County for the most […]
Several closings of note tomorrow
With today being the first day of Thanksgiving break for Russell County Schools there will also be several closures of note for the actual holiday tomorrow. City halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs, the Russell […]
Bell to serve on ATC state student advisory board
Brady Bell, a senior at Russell County High School, has been selected as one of six students to serve on the state student advisory committee for all area technology centers. The student advisory committee’s aim […]
Somerset man killed in McCreary County accident
A Somerset man was killed in an auto collision in McCreary County. According to Kentucky State Police, the accident happened on US 27 North in McCreary County when a 2005 Chevy Pickup operated by Zachery […]