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Man turns himself in at RCDC on Wayne County warrant

A man turned himself in to the Russell County Detention Center Monday morning on a Wayne County warrant for a child abuse charge. 26-year-old Jacob Sumpter turned himself in to the Russell County Detention Center […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges Monday morning. 46-year-old Daniel Roberts was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree and tampering with physical evidence. Roberts was arrested by […]

Jamestown prepping for annual Lakefest

The City of Jamestown is preparing for the annual Lakefest celebration. The first Lakefest meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 20 with the city council meeting starting at 6.

12-year-old dies as result of Pulaski County fire

A 12-year-old child from Pulaski County died over the weekend as the result of a house fire in the Ferguson area of Pulaski County. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office said the 12-year-old died at the […]

Jamestown Police receive body armor grant

The Jamestown Police Department recently received a grant that will help the department purchase body armor for its officers. The grant was awarded by the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office. Police Chief Jeff Kerns said the […]

Martin Luther King Day closings for Monday

Several offices are closed Monday due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The Russell County Courthouse is closed for business Monday due to the holiday, as are city halls in Russell Springs and […]

Adair County man arrested on rape, sodomy charges

An Adair County man was arrested on charges including rape and sodomy Thursday night. 21-year-old Nathan Paul Rybicki was arrested and charged with rape third degree, sodomy third degree, and promoting or procuring the use […]

Bicentennial Kickoff Celebration is tomorrow

Tomorrow is the kickoff celebration for Russell County’s Bicentennial. Tomorrow’s event will take place at the Russell County ANC and will feature students from Russell County’s Gifted and Talented program reenacting historic events from Russell […]