County officials encourage residents to have easily visible address markers

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

County officials are encouraging residents to make sure their numeric address is easily visible from the road. Russell County 911 Mapping Coordinator Ashley Coffey said having an easily visible marker is important if first responders […]

School board approves multiple mental health contracts; Ford discusses importance of partnerships with agencies

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved several contracts with outside mental health agencies for the upcoming school year. These agencies provide services to Russell County students. Superintendent Michael Ford said these are important services […]

Two people arrested following traffic stop

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

Two people were arrested following a traffic stop on East Highway 80 last night. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 52-year-old Shane M. Grant of Jamestown and 50-year-old Brenda Martin of Russell Springs. Grant was […]

School board approves pay increase for extended leave substitute teachers

Tuesday, July 22 by Zac Oakes

Substitute teachers covering the same classroom for extended periods of time will see an increase in pay following a unanimous decision by the Russell County Board of Education last night. Superintendent Michael Ford presented the […]

Russell Springs woman arrested on auto theft charge

Tuesday, July 22 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested on an auto theft charge last night. Russell Springs Police arrested 42-year-old Andrea H. Williams. She’s charged with theft of an automobile valued over $10,000 and tampering with physical […]

Albany man arrested on drug trafficking, other charges

Tuesday, July 22 by Zac Oakes

An Albany man was arrested on drug trafficking and other charges over the weekend. Kentucky State Police arrested Wesley L. McGaw Jr. on charges including trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, […]

KSP conducting death investigation in Pulaski County

Tuesday, July 22 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is conducting a death investigation in neighboring Pulaski County. State Police say the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshall’s Service were attempting to serve an arrest warrant at a residence […]

Hospital board to meet today

Tuesday, July 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will meet this afternoon. The board will meet at 4 p.m. in the conference room at the hospital. Hospital board meetings are open to the public. We’ll have […]

Jamestown looking into new signage at Beck Park

Monday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is looking into purchasing new signage at Beck Park. The city holds multiple events at Beck Park just off the Jamestown Square each year. Mayor Regena Hinton told the city council […]

School board to meet this evening

Monday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet this evening. The board will recognize Russell County student Tyson England, who was a top 10 national finalist in the recent Technology Student Association competition. The board […]

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County officials encourage residents to have easily visible address markers

School board approves multiple mental health contracts; Ford discusses importance of partnerships with agencies

Two people arrested following traffic stop

School board approves pay increase for extended leave substitute teachers

Russell Springs woman arrested on auto theft charge

Albany man arrested on drug trafficking, other charges

KSP conducting death investigation in Pulaski County

Hospital board to meet today

Jamestown looking into new signage at Beck Park

School board to meet this evening

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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