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Owners offering reward in cattle theft case

Friday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

The owners of cattle stolen from Old Sano Road in December are offering a reward for information leading to an arrest. A $1,500 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction […]

Russell County hosts Clinton County in last district doubleheader of regular season

Thursday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County will host Clinton County tonight in the last district doubleheader of the regular season. Tip-off between the Lady Lakers and Lady Bulldogs is scheduled for 6 p.m. with the Lakers and Bulldogs set […]

Fiscal court passes interlocal emergency shelter agreement, provides update on The Inn

Thursday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court unanimously approved the annual emergency shelter interlocal agreement between the fiscal court and Russell Springs and Jamestown city councils. The agreement involves each entity providing $1,500 to a fund that […]

Sheriff’s office releases January activity report

Thursday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its activity report for January. In the first month of 2025, the sheriff’s office responded to more than 500 calls for service. That is up significantly from last January, […]

Antle joins Jamestown Police Department

Thursday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department has a new officer. Nathan Antle is the newest member of Jamestown Police, having previously served with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and Russell Springs Police. Antle was sworn in to […]

Adair man involved in fatal Bardstown wreck

Thursday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County man was involved in a fatal collision that occurred in Bardstown Tuesday morning. Kentucky State Police say the collision occurred at around 9:15 local time Tuesday when 42-year-old Brian Tichenor of Bardstown […]

Russell Springs City Council to meet tonight

Thursday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. The council will hold the first reading to bring Deerview Lane off Old Columbia Road and Green Ridge Drive near Bernard Lane into […]

Sheriff’s Office turns over more than $42,000 in excess fees to fiscal court

Wednesday, February 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office announced this week that it is turning over more than $42,000 in excess fees to the fiscal court as part of the sheriff’s final fee settlement. Sheriff Derek Polston said […]

Fiscal Court passes ordinance regarding litter, nuisance complaints

Wednesday, February 12 by Zac Oakes

The fiscal court unanimously approved an amended ordinance regarding litter and nuisance complaints at its meeting this week. The amended ordinance requires vehicles hauling garbage to be covered to prevent litter from spilling out onto […]

Tennessee man indicted on charges after allegedly assaulting fire chief, constable in Adair County

Wednesday, February 12 by Zac Oakes

A Tennessee man was recently indicted on two charges of assault and other charges after he allegedly assaulted first responders as they worked the scene of a fatal traffic accident. Yesterday on local news, we […]