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Jamestown man cited for driving under the influence following single-vehicle crash

Friday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was cited for driving under the influence following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening. The crash occurred just after 6:45 Wednesday evening in the 1700 block of South Highway 92, or Boat Dock […]

Dunbar says new law changing felony offenses could impact jail programs

Friday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar said new laws changing the level of felony offenses could impact certain jail programs that have shown to be beneficial to the community. Dunbar said certain Class D felons, the […]

Flooding causes school closures; high water in Liberty

Friday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

Flooding in Russell and surrounding counties has resulted in schools being closed today. In-person classes in Russell, Adair, Clinton, and Cumberland counties were cancelled today due to flooding. In Russell County, today is not an […]

Wolford named new KEA President

Friday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Joel Wolford has been elected the new president of the Kentucky Education Association. Wolford previously served as Vice President of KEA. Wolford has been a teacher for 23 years, most recently as a […]

Jamestown native part of group of LWC students named as finalists in national competition

Friday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown native is part of a team of Lindsey Wilson College students who were named as finalists in a national business competition. Jamestown native Gage Carnes is one of four Lindsey Wilson students to […]

Adair woman allegedly solicited juvenile to murder her husband

Thursday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

More details are being released about the arrest of an Adair County woman yesterday. State Police say 27-year-old Elena K. Bardin of Adair County was a teacher through the school system assigned to the Adair […]

Russell County avoids major storms

Thursday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County avoided major storms last night. Russell County went under a severe thunderstorm warning from about 1:30 until 2:30 this morning. However, there haven’t been any reports of widespread damage. Heavy damage was reported […]

Russell County sees increase in number of people living and working in same county

Thursday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw an increase in the number of people who live and work in the county. The latest report uses data from 2022. That data shows Russell County saw a roughly 6.2 percent increase […]

Jamestown man arrested on burglary, assault charges

Thursday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested on burglary and assault charges last night. 41-year-old David C. Mann was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with robbery first degree, burglary second degree, assault fourth […]

15-year-olds can begin applying for driver’s permit

Thursday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

15-year-olds can now begin applying for appointments for the driver’s permit written exam. 15-year-olds can schedule appointments through the Kentucky State Police website. Appointments are limited, so parents and teens are asked to check back […]