Jamestown announces winners of annual decorating contest

Friday, December 27 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown has announced the winners of its annual Christmas by Grace decorating contest. The business winner was Southern Nest Realty. 1st place was Jennifer Boston, 2nd place was Johnny and Nikki Weiand, […]

Sheriff’s Office continuing to investigate cattle theft case

Friday, December 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate a recent case involving the theft of several cattle from a farm on Old Sano Road. The sheriff’s office said the theft occurred at the Kermit […]

Sheriff’s office seeking public’s assistance following Christmas night pursuit

Thursday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a vehicle pursuit last night that started near Wolf Creek Dam and ended in Clinton County. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said Deputy Tyler Pearson attempted to […]

$1M Bond Set for Tennessee Man in Deadly DUI Crash Involving Child

Thursday, December 26 by Sean Hammond

A Tennessee man accused of driving while under the influence and causing a wreck last Saturday in Columbia—resulting in the death of a 7 year old Adair County child—remains incarcerated under a $1 million cash […]

Inmate Caught Concealing Suspected Meth at Adair Regional Jail

Thursday, December 26 by Sean Hammond

The Columbia Police Department was called to Adair Regional Jail early Thursday morning, after an inmate was found to be concealing suspected narcotics by Deputy Jailers. Jessica Wyrick, 33, of Greensburg had previously been transported […]

Superintendent Ford discusses plans, timeline for new middle school project

Thursday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District continues to look ahead toward building a new middle school. Superintendent Michael Ford was recently a guest on All Things Russell on WJRS, and provided some information about plans for […]

Community blood drive is today

Thursday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place today. The community blood drive will take place from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The Kentucky Blood Center said […]

Local gas prices remain lower than most neighboring counties

Thursday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

Gas prices in Russell County remain lower than most neighboring counties. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County comes in at about $2.65. The only neighboring county with a lower average […]

Fire reported on walkway at Jamestown Marina yesterday

Thursday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

A fire was reported on a walkway at Jamestown Marina yesterday. Few details are known about the incident at this time, but reports came in of a fire on a walkway at the marina sometime […]

Christmas closings

Wednesday, December 25 by Zac Oakes

The Christmas holiday brings several closings across the county. The Russell County Courthouse and Russell County Judicial Center are all closed today. Russell Springs and Jamestown City Halls will be closed today. All offices of […]

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Jamestown announces winners of annual decorating contest

Sheriff’s Office continuing to investigate cattle theft case

Sheriff’s office seeking public’s assistance following Christmas night pursuit

$1M Bond Set for Tennessee Man in Deadly DUI Crash Involving Child

Inmate Caught Concealing Suspected Meth at Adair Regional Jail

Superintendent Ford discusses plans, timeline for new middle school project

Community blood drive is today

Local gas prices remain lower than most neighboring counties

Fire reported on walkway at Jamestown Marina yesterday

Christmas closings

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown