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Pierce joins Jamestown Police Department

Wednesday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department has a new officer. Jared Pierce has joined Jamestown Police as the city’s newest officer. Pierce has previously served with the Russell County Sheriff’s Department and graduated from the academy last […]

Nearly 27 percent of Russell Countians report being diagnosed with depression

Wednesday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

A new report shows that more than a quarter of Russell County residents have been diagnosed by a medical provider with depression. The data shows that an estimated 27 percent of Russell Countians have been […]

Monticello mayor says layoffs possible in coming months

Wednesday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

The Monticello City Council is looking at multiple options to raise revenue amid the city’s difficult financial situation. The council heard first readings on two ordinances: one that would increase in the insurance premium tax […]

Russell County 4-H members have strong showing at state fair

Wednesday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell County 4-H members had a strong showing at the Kentucky State Fair. Jace Anderson received a blue ribbon in dish garden. Payton Aaron received a blue ribbon in soybeans and red ribbons in heritage […]

51 COVID cases reported in Russell County this month

Tuesday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

Data from the Kentucky Department for Public Health shows 51 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Russell County this month. That number includes only confirmed cases reported to the state health department. According to the […]

Laker Band competes at Mark Twain Exhibition

Tuesday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band competed in the Mark Twain Exhibition in Adair County over the weekend. The exhibition serves as one of the final tune-ups for the marching season. The Laker Band will play in its […]

Latest LCDHD Restaurant and Retail inspections

Tuesday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

The following is the latest retail and restaurant inspections report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Little Caesars Pizza – 100 percent Java Springs – 99 percent – No paper towels at hand wash […]

Salem Elementary a finalist for $100,000 playground equipment grant

Tuesday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

Salem Elementary is a finalist for a $100,000 grant that would provide new playground equipment for the school. The winner is determined by voting and you can cast your vote daily here. The contest is […]

Army Corps of Engineers reopens Holmes Bend Beach in Adair County

Tuesday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently reopened Holmes Bend Beach in Adair County. The beach was closed for a week due to unsafe E. coli levels, but the weekly samples were within the safe […]

Russell Springs man sentenced to 30 years for production of child pornography

Monday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison last week after previously pleading guilty to production of child pornography. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky, […]