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Adair fiscal court shoots down proposal to implement fee pooling for sheriff’s office

Saturday, November 1 by Zac Oakes

The fiscal court in neighboring Adair County denied a proposal by the county judge-executive’s office to implement a fee pooling system for the sheriff’s office at a meeting earlier this week. County Judge-Executive Larry Russell […]

‘Fall Back’ this weekend as Daylight Saving Time ends

Saturday, November 1 by Zac Oakes

Daylight saving time comes to an end on Sunday, bringing with it an extra hour of sleep. Daylight saving officially ends at 2 a.m. on November 2nd and resumes on Sunday, March 8, 2026. This […]

Chronic Wasting Disease found in wild deer in Pulaski County

Saturday, November 1 by Zac Oakes

Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife announced this week that Chronic Wasting Disease was confirmed in a wild deer harvested by a hunter earlier this hunting season in neighboring Pulaski County. This […]

Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry aims to help students and families with future uncertainty around SNAP

Friday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

With looming uncertainty about SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell County Schools’ Anchor of Hope Food Pantry aims to help Russell County students and their families. The pantry is a product of […]

Trunk or Treat events tonight; county trick or treating set for 5-8

Friday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs and Jamestown will host their annual trunk or treat events tonight. Russell Springs will host its trunk or treat event on Main Street tonight from 5-7 p.m. Jamestown will host its trunk or […]

New state regulations restrict drone use for hunting and fishing

Friday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

New rules are now in effect in Kentucky banning the use of aircraft and drones for hunting or fishing, following approval by the state’s Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy earlier this month. […]

RCH looking to expand specialty clinics

Friday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital is looking to expand its specialty clinics, bringing more healthcare options close to home for Russell County residents. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the new neurology clinic has had a very successful […]

Jamestown Fire Department called to fire at Stephens Pipe and Steel building

Friday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Fire Department was called out early this morning to a fire at the Stephens Pipe and Steel location that formerly housed Fruit of the Loom. Fire crews were called out at around 12:40 […]

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park to receive $7.4M in upgrades

Thursday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park will soon be receiving some major upgrades. The Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet announced the state park will receive $7.4 million in upgrades to enhance the visitor experience and […]

Transportation officials discuss 127 plans

Thursday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we reported on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s plan to construct multiple roundabouts on a stretch of Highway 127 from the Maple Street intersection near Arby’s to the Jamestown Bypass. Jeff Dick, […]