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Jamestown will soon begin planning for Lakefest, city’s bicentennial

Tuesday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

It’s still December, but the City of Jamestown will soon be ramping up preparations for the city’s annual Lakefest celebration next summer. Mayor Regena Hinton said January will be a busy month for the city, […]

Jamestown announces Christmas decorating contest winners

Tuesday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown has announced the winners of the annual Grace Foley Hall Christmas Decorating Contest. Best Decorated Business went to Reel Java. 1st overall in the residential category went to Amy Wilson. 2nd […]

Clerk’s office expected to turn over around $140,000 in excess fees to fiscal court

Tuesday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Clerk’s Office is expected to turn over around $140,000 in excess fees to the fiscal court in the spring. Clerk Patti Glover said it will be close to what the clerk’s office […]

Nine indicted by grand jury

Monday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

Nine people were indicted by a Russell County grand jury last week. Stanley W. Brinley, age 50, and Donald Brinley, age 20, both of Russell Springs, charged with trafficking in marijuana between 8 ounces and […]

Man pleads guilty in marijuana trafficking case, charges dismissed against four other defendants

Monday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

One man entered a guilty plea to charges relating to cultivating and trafficking in marijuana, while four other defendants in the case saw their charges dismissed. 52-year-old Jorge Bello of Florida was initially charged with […]

Sheriff’s office arrests Campbellsville man on drug trafficking, other charges

Monday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

A Campbellsville man was arrested over the weekend and faces multiple charges. 30-year-old Jonathan Dickson was arrested early Sunday morning by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. He’s charged with trafficking in methamphetamine – second or […]

Jamestown Council agrees to advertise for bids on new police cruiser

Monday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department could soon be getting a new cruiser. The Jamestown City Council voted unanimously at its last meeting to advertise for bids for a new police cruiser. Mayor Regena Hinton said the […]

Russell County saw unemployment decrease in September

Monday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw a notable decrease in unemployment in the month of September. Russell County’s unemployment rate decreased from 4.8 percent in September 2024 to 4.1 percent in September 2025. Russell County recorded the second-lowest […]

Fiscal court approves sheriff’s budget at special-called meeting

Friday, December 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved the sheriff’s office budget at a special-called meeting this morning. Only one change was made. Instead of the sheriff’s office receiving a state advancement to start the new year, […]

Two taken to hospital by private vehicle after wreck at Webb’s Crossroads

Friday, December 19 by Zac Oakes

Two people were taken to the hospital by private vehicle following a two-vehicle collision near Webb’s Crossroads earlier today. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred at around 11:00 this morning. They […]