County announces free trash disposal day later this month
The county has announced the annual free trash disposal day will take place at the end of this month. Free trash disposal day is scheduled for April 30 from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. at […]
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Russell County dispatcher graduates from academy
A Russell County dispatcher was among the latest graduates from the Department of Criminal Justice Training’s Public Safety Dispatch Academy. Joshua Grayson Tucker was one of 30 members to graduate from Class 163. The academy […]
Man arrested after robbing Monticello gas station at gunpoint, leading police on multi-county pursuit
A Wayne County man was arrested after he reportedly robbed a Monticello gas station at gunpoint, and then led police on a multi-county pursuit ending in Adair County. Reports are 36-year-old Christopher Eric Guinn entered […]
KSP investigating murder in Wayne County
Kentucky State Police is investigating a murder that occurred in Wayne County over the weekend. 60-year-old Norman E. McGuire of Monticello was taken into custody yesterday morning by state police and charged with first-degree murder […]
Today is last day to enter Bicentennial Pioneer Poetry & Prose contest
Today is the last day to enter the Russell County Bicentennial Pioneer Poetry and Prose contest. The contest is organized by the Russell County Public Library. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield has more details on the […]
Laker Band earns distinguished marks at concert festival
The Laker Band earned distinguished marks at the recent concert festival. The high school band earned a distinguished rating during the Kentucky Music Educators Association District 10 assessment. The combined 7th and 8th grade band […]
Local gas prices on the rise, but still below state average
Local gas prices have been on the rise, but still remain below state average. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County comes in at $2.70. That’s just under 10 cents higher […]
15-year-olds can begin applying for driver’s permit April 2
With the passage of a new law allowing 15-year-olds to apply for a driver’s permit, state officials are working to update systems for the new law. Officials say 15-year-olds can begin making an appointment for […]
Jamestown Council holds off on decision on Ponderosa Pike, looking to gather more information
The Jamestown City Council met in special session for nearly an hour and 15 minutes to discuss the possibility of taking Ponderosa Pike in as a city street. After a lengthy discussion with two individuals […]
Mayor Hinton says Jamestown continuing to look at sidewalk improvements
Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton said the city is continuing to look at how to improve city sidewalks. Hinton said the city has made some improvements, but knows there are more improvements that can be made. […]