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Two injured in two-vehicle collision

Monday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision at around 3:45 yesterday afternoon. According to Russell Springs Police, 56-year-old Sarah Kelly of Jamestown was operating a 2011 Ford Escort west on Bernard Ridge when she […]

Sheriff’s office searching for vehicle of interest in theft case

Monday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a vehicle of interest in connection to a theft case. The Sheriff’s Office is looking for a green Chevy tracker with a black soft top in connection […]

Emergency crews work wreck with tractor-trailer at Webbs Crossroads

Friday, November 17 by Zac Oakes

Emergency crews were called out early yesterday morning regarding a wreck involving a tractor-trailer at Webbs Crossroads. The single-vehicle accident occurred just before 5 yesterday morning at Webbs Crossroads on Highway 76 when a 2002 […]

Russell County in severe drought, but rain expected today

Friday, November 17 by Zac Oakes

The latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows Russell County is in a severe drought, along with much of the surrounding area. Clinton County and Wayne County also fall into the severe drought category, […]

Jamestown preparing for Christmas on the Square

Friday, November 17 by Zac Oakes

The annual Christmas on the Square in Jamestown is coming up soon, and a lot of the discussion at last night’s Jamestown City Council meeting focused on the upcoming event that always draws a large […]

Beshear announces $35K in funds for Bethany House

Friday, November 17 by Zac Oakes

Bethany House, a domestic abuse shelter in neighboring Pulaski County that serves the Lake Cumberland region, received $35 thousand in funding yesterday. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear made the announcement as part of $2.2 million in […]

Nancy man arrested by RSPD on drug charges

Friday, November 17 by Zac Oakes

A Nancy man was arrested by Russell Springs Police yesterday morning on drug charges. According to reports, 26-year-old Dakota C. Harris was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, operating a motor vehicle under the […]

Marcum says decline in 911 funding means options need to be examined

Thursday, November 16 by Zac Oakes

Near the end of Monday night’s Russell County Fiscal Court meeting, County Judge Executive Randy Marcum told court members options need to be looked at in regard to 911. Marcum said with both the City […]

Local gas prices starting to climb again

Thursday, November 16 by Zac Oakes

After seeing price decreases over the last couple weeks, local gas prices have climbed again. Earlier this week, most stations across Russell County lowered prices to below $3 per gallon. That changed later this week […]

Burnside man arrested on drug, DUI charges

Thursday, November 16 by Zac Oakes

A Burnside man was arrested by Kentucky State Police locally yesterday. According to reports, 32-year-old Christopher E. Jones was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of a controlled substance – third offense, possession […]