Eli Volunteer Fire Department releases 2025 annual report

Wednesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

The Eli Volunteer Fire Department has released its 2025 annual report. In 2025, the Eli Volunteer Fire Department responded to 120 calls for service. The department reported 7 structure fires over the course of the […]

Vehicle collides with cow on Hales Highway, occupants escape uninjured

Wednesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

A vehicle struck a cow on Hales Highway last night, but the occupants of the vehicle were able to escape the collision uninjured. The collision occurred about half-a-mile from Lakewood Country Club a little after […]

Trial of Tennessee man charged with murder in death of Adair County child moved to Casey County

Wednesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

A Tennessee man who was charged with murder in the death of an Adair County child stemming from a fatal wreck in December 2024 will face trial in Casey County. 47-year-old Joel A. Hammack of […]

Jamestown woman arrested on theft charge

Wednesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown woman was arrested last night on a felony theft charge. 46-year-old Kassi Shouse was arrested and charged with theft by deception – cold checks more than $1,000 but less than $10,000. Shouse was […]

Chamber to hold first meeting of new year today

Tuesday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its first meeting of the new year today. The chamber will meet at noon at the Russell County Public Library. The featured speaker is Jeff Dick from […]

Russell County unemployment among lowest in Lake Cumberland area in November

Tuesday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate was among the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area for the month of November. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a 4.1 percent unemployment rate for Russell County in November. The […]

Jamestown will soon form bicentennial, Lakefest committees

Tuesday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

2026 is a big year in the City of Jamestown, as the city as this year will be 200 years since the city was established. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton said the city is putting together […]

Water levels at Lake Liberty remain low

Tuesday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

Residents of the City of Liberty and Casey County are being asked to continue conserving water as the levels at Lake Liberty remain near historic lows. The 88-acre lake is the main water supply for […]

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday closings

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

We have some closings to report for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday today. The Russell County Judicial Center and Russell County Courthouse are closed today. Russell Springs and Jamestown City Hall are […]

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Eli Volunteer Fire Department releases 2025 annual report

Vehicle collides with cow on Hales Highway, occupants escape uninjured

Trial of Tennessee man charged with murder in death of Adair County child moved to Casey County

Jamestown woman arrested on theft charge

Chamber to hold first meeting of new year today

Russell County unemployment among lowest in Lake Cumberland area in November

Jamestown will soon form bicentennial, Lakefest committees

Water levels at Lake Liberty remain low

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday closings

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown