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Russell Springs man arrested Sunday night

A Russell Springs man was arrested last night on a strangulation charge. According to reports, 37-year-old Brandon D. Jones was arrested last night by Russell Springs Police on a charge of strangulation second degree. Jones […]

Fiscal court to meet today

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting today. The court will meet at 10 a.m. in the courtroom of the old Russell County Courthouse. The meeting is open to the public. […]

Lakefest set to get underway today

The annual Lakefest celebration in Jamestown is set to get underway this evening. Events will get underway this evening with the pageants starting at 5 p.m. That will be followed by wrestling on the square […]

Courthouse, RS City Hall closed today

A couple government offices will be closed today. The Russell County Courthouse and Russell Springs City Hall will both be closed today. Jamestown City Hall will be open today, but will be closed on Monday, […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges yesterday afternoon. According to reports, 67-year-old Ronnie D. Lawless was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine – second offense, public intoxication of a controlled substance, […]

Godby recognized by WKU’s Gatton Academy

A Russell County High School teacher was recognized by Western Kentucky University’s Gatton Academy recently. Devin Godby, a teacher at Russell County High School, was recognized by the Gatton Academy at the academy’s commencement ceremony […]

4th of July closings

The 4th of July Independence Day holiday brings several closings. City Halls in Russell Springs and Jamestown will be closed today, along the Russell County Courthouse and the Russell County Judicial Center. Local post offices […]