Local law enforcement agencies investigating vandalism at multiple sites

Monday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

Local law enforcement agencies are investigating multiple vandalism complaints in different areas of the county. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Jamestown Police Department, and Russell Springs Police Department are investigating these complaints. The vandalism incidents […]

School board approves change in insurance carrier

Monday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a change in the school district’s insurance carrier at its meeting earlier today. The board approved a new policy agreement with Bluegrass Risk Management, a relatively new company […]

Albany Man Arrested in Cold Case Child Sexual Abuse Investigation

Monday, June 30 by Sean Hammond

A Clinton County man was arrested in connection to a decades-old child sexual abuse investigation. Kentucky State Police arrested 61-year-old James Shelton of Albany following the renewal of a cold case investigation that initially began […]

Russell Springs Man Arrested on Multiple Charges This Morning

Monday, June 30 by Sean Hammond

According to reports, 40-year-old Adam Mann was arrested by Officer Miniard of the Russell Springs Police Department and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence (2nd Degree), Leaving the Scene of an Accident, […]

Prosecutor to seek death penalty against woman accused of complicity in Phipps murder

Monday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office will seek the death penalty against the woman accused of complicity in the murder of Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Phipps. Commonwealth’s Attorney Matthew Leveridge filed the notice in Russell Circuit […]

Columbia woman taken to hospital following wreck on West Highway 76

Monday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia woman was taken to the hospital following a single-vehicle collision on West Highway 76 last night. The wreck occurred a little before 8:30 last night. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, 23-year-old […]

Ag Extension Agent says dairy farmers play key role in community

Monday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

June is recognized nationally as Dairy Month. As the month comes to an end, Russell County Agriculture Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said while the number of dairy farms locally has decreased over the years, Russell […]

Jamestown woman arrested on multiple charges

Monday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown woman was arrested on multiple charges by Kentucky State Police over the weekend. 39-year-old Casey M. Glover was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of […]

Jamestown man arrested on drug possession charge

Monday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested on a drug charge late Saturday night. 51-year-old Jerome Michael Summitt was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine. Summitt was arrested by Kentucky State Police and lodged in the […]

Farmers’ Market Grand Opening this Weekend

Friday, June 27 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Farmers’ Market had a strong start to its grand opening weekend this morning. Russell County Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes encouraged local residents to take advantage of the many products offered at the […]

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Local law enforcement agencies investigating vandalism at multiple sites

School board approves change in insurance carrier

Albany Man Arrested in Cold Case Child Sexual Abuse Investigation

Russell Springs Man Arrested on Multiple Charges This Morning

Prosecutor to seek death penalty against woman accused of complicity in Phipps murder

Columbia woman taken to hospital following wreck on West Highway 76

Ag Extension Agent says dairy farmers play key role in community

Jamestown woman arrested on multiple charges

Jamestown man arrested on drug possession charge

Farmers’ Market Grand Opening this Weekend

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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