Local fuel prices well below state average
Local gas prices remain well below state average. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County comes in at $2.63, about 14 cents cheaper than state average. Local prices are well below […]
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Several Kentucky counties use fee pool system for sheriff’s offices
At this week’s fiscal court meeting, the topic of fee pooling for the sheriff’s office was a central topic. Magistrate Mickey Garner proposed the idea to Sheriff Derek Polston as a way to fund adding […]
Jamestown council approves taking Ponderosa Pike in as city street; Mayor says city planning for summer events
The Jamestown City Council met last night, with the council revisiting the issue of taking in Ponderosa Pike into the city street system. The council ultimately decided by a 5-1 vote to spend roughly $20,000 […]
RCMS students selected for Rogers Explorers program
Four Russell County Middle School students were selected for the Rogers Explorers program. Layknn Turner, Allie Bailey, Brinda Patel, and Linden-Kate Wilson were chosen for the summer program. The Rogers Explorers program is an intensive […]
London woman arrested for driving under the influence, endangering welfare of a minor
A London woman was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police yesterday evening. 32-year-old Bethany A. Popplewell was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first degree, endangering the welfare of a minor, disorderly conduct second degree, […]
Sheriff’s Office had busy March
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 400 calls for service last month. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said the department made 36 arrests last month, responded to 13 domestic calls, and worked […]
Nancy man arrested for attempted murder following domestic dispute with mother
A Nancy man was arrested on Wednesday on charges including attempted murder following a domestic dispute with his mother. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 36-year-old Lance E. Baker was arrested at a home on […]
Health Department raising awareness about dog bite prevention
The Russell County Health Department is raising awareness about dog bite prevention. This week is Dog Bite Prevention Week. Health Department Nursing Supervisor Bridgett Kean said it’s important for those who are bitten by a […]
Russell Springs Police made 45 arrests last month
Russell Springs Police made 45 arrests last month. So far this year, Russell Springs Police have made 10 felony arrests and 98 misdemeanor arrests. In the month of March, Russell Springs Police performed 95 traffic […]
Jamestown council to meet this evening
The Jamestown Council will hold its monthly meeting this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. We’ll have more details on tomorrow’s local news.