Russell County 18-year-old charged with murder following wreck in Louisville

Thursday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man is facing a murder charge after a collision early Tuesday morning that left another man dead. According to reports out of Louisville, 18-year-old Nathaniel Martinez was charged with murder, wanton endangerment, […]

Heat wave continues today

Thursday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

High temperatures continue this week with temperatures expected to be above 90 degrees again with heat index values likely rising above 100. The National Weather Service has placed Russell County under a hazardous weather outlook […]

Community blood drive is next week

Thursday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County community blood drive is next week. The drive will be held next Thursday in the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One donor will win a $100 […]

Jamestown woman arrested by RCSO

Thursday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown woman was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office late Tuesday night. According to jail records, 33-year-old Sheena Jackson was arrested and charged with reckless driving, wanton endangerment first degree, and operating a […]

Adair fiscal court gives final approval to new payroll tax

Thursday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

The Adair County Fiscal Court approved a half-percent payroll tax at a meeting earlier this week. The issue of a payroll tax has been a contentious issue in the neighboring county for a while now, […]

Clinton County man found guilty on multiple charges involving minors

Wednesday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

A Clinton County man has been convicted on numerous charges involving minor children. Chris Thrasher of Albany was found guilty on Tuesday by a Clinton County jury on 22 counts of possession of matter portraying […]

Area evangelist hopes to have 127 cross placed by Friday

Wednesday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

Area evangelist Melvin Sisson and his organization, Crusaders for the Cross, are placing a giant cross off Highway 127 near Stephens Pipe and Steel. It’s the 8th cross in the area they have placed. Sisson […]

Russell Springs woman faces charges after wheeling baby around Walmart while intoxicated

Wednesday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman is facing charges after she allegedly was wheeling a baby around the Columbia Walmart in a shopping cart while intoxicated. According to Columbia Police, officers were called to Walmart yesterday evening […]

Three Casey County inmates seriously hurt by dog at animal shelter

Wednesday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

Three Casey County inmates were seriously hurt Tuesday morning after they were attacked by a dog at an animal shelter they were at while on work release. According to Liberty Police, the three female inmates […]

Russell Springs Police arrest man on trespassing, voyeurism charges

Wednesday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on charges of trespassing and voyeurism by Russell Springs Police yesterday evening. According to jail records, 30-year-old Kyle Montgomery was arrested and charged with voyeurism and criminal trespassing – […]

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Russell County 18-year-old charged with murder following wreck in Louisville

Heat wave continues today

Community blood drive is next week

Jamestown woman arrested by RCSO

Adair fiscal court gives final approval to new payroll tax

Clinton County man found guilty on multiple charges involving minors

Area evangelist hopes to have 127 cross placed by Friday

Russell Springs woman faces charges after wheeling baby around Walmart while intoxicated

Three Casey County inmates seriously hurt by dog at animal shelter

Russell Springs Police arrest man on trespassing, voyeurism charges

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown