Adair County man indicted on child sexual exploitation charges

Monday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County man was indicted on multiple charges including possession of child pornography. 25-year-old Austin Beard of Adair County was indicted by a grand jury last week on 5 counts of possession of matter […]

Westerfield discusses new pavilion as part of library expansion

Monday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

The official groundbreaking for The Green at Russell County Public Library is scheduled to take place next Monday. Part of the five-acre expansion includes an indoor/outdoor pavilion that will be a significant asset to the […]

Russell County Hospital receives Rising Star Award from Stroke Care Network

Monday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital was recently announced as a recipient of the Rising Star Award from the Stroke Care Network. The Stroke Care Network is a collaborative of over 41 hospitals working to advance stroke care […]

Several local residents express opposition to proposed solar farm project

Monday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

Several local residents are expressing opposition to a proposed solar farm project near Old Sano Road and Bottoms Road. A company named Round Trip LLC is proposing to construct and operate a solar and battery […]

Sheriff’s office makes drug arrest

Monday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on drug charge yesterday afternoon. The sheriff’s office arrested 43-year-old Jeremy Holmes of Russell Springs. He’s charged with possession of methamphetamine – second offense. Holmes was lodged […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

Monday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges over the weekend. 20-year-old Levi Howard was arrested and charged with possession of synthetic drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating a motor vehicle under the […]

Russell County Animal Welfare League opening permanent, indoor low-cost spay/neuter clinic

Friday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

From Russell County Animal Welfare League Operation PAWSitive Change Raising $10k in October (Russell Springs, Ky.) The Russell County Animal Welfare League is going from wheels to walls and is asking for the community’s help […]

October Marks Pedestrian Safety Month in Kentucky

Friday, October 3 by Sean Hammond

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Kentuckians are reminded to do their part in protecting all who use our roadways. As daylight hours shorten in the coming weeks, drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to […]

Groundbreaking for The Green at RCPL scheduled for October 13

Friday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

A special groundbreaking ceremony for The Green at RCPL and the Bank of Jamestown Pavilion is scheduled for Monday, October 13. The groundbreaking will take place at 1:30 on October 13. The Green at RCPL […]

Russell County man arrested in Adair County

Friday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man was arrested in Adair County yesterday. 19-year-old Derrick Roshaun Ritter was arrested and charged with criminal mischief, shoplifting, speeding 26 miles per hour or more over the limit, reckless driving, and […]

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Adair County man indicted on child sexual exploitation charges

Westerfield discusses new pavilion as part of library expansion

Russell County Hospital receives Rising Star Award from Stroke Care Network

Several local residents express opposition to proposed solar farm project

Sheriff’s office makes drug arrest

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

Russell County Animal Welfare League opening permanent, indoor low-cost spay/neuter clinic

October Marks Pedestrian Safety Month in Kentucky

Groundbreaking for The Green at RCPL scheduled for October 13

Russell County man arrested in Adair County

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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