Jamestown Market returning next Saturday
The Jamestown Market will be returning next Saturday. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton provided more details about the market. Jamestown City Hall can be reached at 270-343-4594.
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This Summer at the Star Theater!
Virgil Goes to Hollywood” is coming to the Star Theater this summer—June 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, & 29!Directed by Brad Barnes. Tickets are $12 (All Ages | Rated PG). When small-town dreamer Virgil sends his […]
London man arrested on drug charges early this morning
A London man was arrested on drug charges early this morning by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 49-year-old Gary Anderson was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and tampering with […]
Floral Hall Winners
We have the grand champions from the Floral Hall at this year’s Russell County Fair. In the Open Class: Flowers – Teresa Ellis Baked Foods – Amanda Overstreet Photography – Brent Kimbler Paintings/Art – Tina […]
Shooting investigation underway in Pulaski County
A shooting investigation is underway in neighboring Pulaski County. A man was reportedly shot at a residence in Science Hill sometime yesterday afternoon. The man, whose name was not released, was transported to the hospital […]
Demolition Derby highlights Thursday events at the Fair
The demolition derby highlights tonight’s events at the Russell County Jaycees Fair. The derby is scheduled to get underway on the main track at 7 tonight. The new Farm at the Fair Petting Zoo opens […]
Beshear To Honor Phipps, other fallen officers at ceremony today
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will honor Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Phipps and other fallen officers at a special ceremony today. The ceremony will take place this morning at the Department of Criminal Justice Training […]
Braydon Hawthorne lived in West Virginia but grew up a Kentucky fan
by LARRY VAUGHT Huntington Prep coach Arkell Bruce understood that “nobody was hot on the recruit trail” for wing Braydon Hawthorne when the 2024-25 high school basketball season started. The 6-8, 175-pound Hawthorne eventually committed […]
Commodity distribution moved to high school this month
The monthly commodity distribution through Feeding America and the Russell County Fiscal Court will take place at the high school tomorrow. Commodity distribution is typically held at the fairgrounds but had to move this month […]
Crusade for Children Donation Collections Start Friday
The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department will begin collecting donations for the WHAS Crusade for Children this Friday. Fire Chief Bobby Johnson was a guest on Community Conversation and provided more details… Volunteers will be […]