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Fiscal court restores tourism funding

Friday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court restored $25,000 in funding to the local tourism office after it was taken out of the county’s budget. Russell County Tourism Director Danielle Wilson spoke to the fiscal court at […]

RC students and parents need to sign and turn in transportation form

Friday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County students received a new form to start the school year that must be signed and turned back in for students to be able to ride on a school bus. Russell County Schools Transportation […]

Jamestown Council holds off on medical cannabis decision

Friday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council is waiting a little bit longer to decide whether it will approve medical cannabis operations within the city limits. The council held a second reading of an ordinance last week that […]

Somerset man sentenced to nearly 7 years for faking death to avoid paying child support

Friday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man was sentenced to nearly 7 years in prison in federal court this week for reportedly hacking into a system and faking his own death to avoid paying child support. The U.S. Attorney’s […]

Community blood drive is today

Thursday, August 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive takes place today. The blood drive will take place today from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. Each donor will receive a $15 […]

School board makes changes to school calendar for region swim meet

Thursday, August 22 by Zac Oakes

The dates of the region swim championships have changed, and with Russell County hosting this year’s regional championships, the Russell County Board of Education voted to change the school calendar to accommodate the event. Russell […]

Jamestown Police K9 receives donation of body armor

Thursday, August 22 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department K9, Rocko, will be receiving some new body armor. K9 Rocko will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

Thursday, August 22 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges yesterday evening. According to reports, 52-year-old Willard Camp was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance second degree – drug unspecified, […]

Sheriff’s office releases July activity report

Thursday, August 22 by Zac Oakes

July was a busy month for the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. Last month, the sheriff’s office reported 472 calls for service through 911. The sheriff’s office made 43 arrests, responded to 15 domestic calls, and […]

School gets started in Russell County today

Wednesday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

Today is the first day of school in Russell County. Teachers held their opening day yesterday to make final preparations for the new school year, and students return to the classroom for the first time […]