Jamestown water tank project nearly complete
Mayor Regena Hinton told council members at last night’s meeting the city is nearing the completion of its water tank project that has been in the works for a little over two years. The new […]
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Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 500 calls in December
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 500 calls in the month of December. Sheriff Derek Polston reported 505 calls for service last month, made 47 arrests, and performed 95 traffic stops. Sheriff’s […]
Bill would lower age for driver’s permit to 15
A bill before the Kentucky legislature would lower the age requirement for a driver’s permit in the state of Kentucky to 15 years old. The current requirement is a person must be at least 16 […]
Russell Springs woman arrested on multiple charges
A Russell Springs woman was arrested on multiple charges just after midnight this morning. Russell Springs Police arrested 36-year-old Jacquelin Moreno and charged her with wanton endangerment first degree, reckless driving, fleeing or evading police […]
Pulaski County Schools sued for blocking man from Facebook page
The Pulaski County School district is being sued by a Texas man for blocking him from the school district’s Facebook page. Corey DeAngelis filed the lawsuit earlier this week, which seeks a permanent injunction ordering […]
Optimism high as Kevin’s Kids gets underway
The annual Kevin’s Kids concert and fundraiser are underway, as Kevin Williams was in Russell County yesterday to meet with several individuals involved in the annual campaign that provides much-needed funding for Russell County students. […]
Jamestown Fire Department responds to house fire
The Jamestown Fire Department was called out yesterday morning to a fire at a residence on Chatty Mann Road near Half Acre Road. Jamestown Fire Chief Jeff Landers said fire crews were called out at […]
Sheriff, State Rep want to name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of Deputy Phipps
Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told the Russell County Fiscal Court this week he has been working with State Rep. Josh Branscum on naming Highway 127 in Russell County the “Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps Memorial […]
Girdler hopes moment of silence bill will pass through legislature
State Senator Rick Girdler, who represents Russell County along with Pulaski, Clinton, Cumberland, and Wayne counties, is hopeful his legislation that would require schools to offer a moment of silence at the beginning of the […]
Jamestown Council to meet this evening
The Jamestown City Council will hold its first meeting of 2025 this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m this evening at City Hall. Council meetings are open to the public. We’ll have more […]