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State Police still investigating Monday night shooting

Kentucky State Police is continuing the investigation into Monday night’s shooting that left 38-year-old Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Phipps and 41-year-old Josh Arnold of Russell Springs dead. The shooting occurred Monday evening, and the […]

Adair Emergency Management Director & both deputies resign

There has been another resignation of a notable county official in neighboring Adair County. Yesterday, Adair County Emergency Management Director Mike Keltner announced his resignation, which will be effective October 4. Two deputies in the […]

School district to hire Academic Team Coordinator

Russell County Schools Academic teams need an overhaul, that according to Superintendent Michael Ford. Ford told school board members earlier this week that academic teams in the county, especially at the three elementary schools, needed […]

“A true hero” Fellow deputies remember Josh Phipps

Fallen deputy Josh Phipps is being remembered by his fellow deputies as a hero. Deputy Dustin Bunch with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office called Phipps “an officer’s officer” and said he was always someone who […]

Suspect in Monday shooting had multiple active warrants

We’re learning more about the suspect in Monday’s shooting that resulted in the death of Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Phipps. 41-year-old Joshua Arnold was arrested by state police earlier this year following a traffic […]

Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. We’ll have more on tomorrow’s local […]