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Jamestown announces Christmas Decoration contest winners; city hall closed today

Friday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council met last night in a short meeting. Mayor Regena Hinton announced the winners of this year’s Christmas by Grace Decoration Contest. First place winner was Amy Wilson. Second place winner was […]

Russell County still listed as being in severe drought

Friday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is still in severe drought according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Russell County and most of the surrounding area is still listed in the D2 Severe Drought category. According […]

Local gas prices climbing back up as Christmas nears

Friday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

With the Christmas holiday approaching, local gas prices are back on the rise. Most gas stations in Russell County are selling at $2.89/gallon, as this week saw prices jump as much as 20 cents per […]

Bronston man accused of setting trap in driveway, damaging sheriff’s dept cruiser

Friday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County man is accused of setting a trap in his driveway that ended up costing more than $600 in damages to a Sheriff’s Department cruiser. According to reports, 56-year-old Christian Paulk, of Bronston, […]

Middle school Lakers win 2 of 3 over Meece Middle School

Thursday, December 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams won 2 of 3 games over Meece Middle School Monday. The 6th grade team won 52-34 and 7th grade won 60-50. The 8th grade team fell to […]

Lake level just slightly lower than recent years

Thursday, December 21 by Zac Oakes

Water levels are slightly lower at Lake Cumberland than in previous years. Yesterday, water levels at Lake Cumberland came in at about 687 feet. That is about 5 feet lower than at this same time […]

Pulaski man arrested on rape, arson charges

Thursday, December 21 by Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County man was arrested recently after he reportedly sexually assaulted a woman and attempted to burn her home. According to reports, 34-year-old Justin Daniels of Somerset was arrested on charges of rape first […]

School board approves step toward building new bus garage, fieldhouse

Thursday, December 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved the next step toward building a new bus garage and field house at its meeting earlier this week. While the board approved a step toward these projects, the […]

Deadline to avoid property tax penalty nearing

Thursday, December 21 by Zac Oakes

The deadline for county taxpayers to avoid paying a penalty on their annual property taxes is getting closer. Any property tax bills not paid by the end of the year will incur a 5 percent […]

Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

Thursday, December 21 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s local news.