Maynard’s murder case waived to grand jury

Wednesday, April 26 by Derek Aaron

The case against Lee Maynard, who is accused of murdering his half-brother in Jamestown earlier this month, was waived to the grand jury during a preliminary hearing this morning in Russell District Court. Judge James […]

Looking at differences between FY 23 and FY 24 county budgets

Wednesday, April 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved the first reading of its fiscal year 24 budget earlier this month. That budget has received approval by the state local finance officer. Here are a few noticeable differences […]

Nine indicted by grand jury

Wednesday, April 26 by Zac Oakes

Nine people were indicted by a Russell County grand jury yesterday. Those indicted included the following individuals: Shane A. Williams, 48, of Anderson, Indiana, on charges of burglary first degree and assault first degree. Dudley […]

Kentucky sees drop in overdose deaths for first time since 2018

Wednesday, April 26 by Zac Oakes

The state of Kentucky saw a drop in overdose deaths for the first time since 2018 last year, according to a new report. After a record number of deaths in 2021, fatal overdoses dropped 5% […]

After being postponed, Maynard preliminary hearing to happen today

Wednesday, April 26 by Derek Aaron

A preliminary hearing in the case of a Jamestown man accused of murdering his half-brother finally happens today after being pushed back earlier this week to due an illness by one the attorneys. Lee Maynard […]

Community blood drive set for Thursday

Wednesday, April 26 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Community Blood Drive is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, April 27th. The blood drive will take place from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. Donors will […]

Transient tax collected, logo being updated at Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission

Wednesday, April 26 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission collected $3,735.55 in transient tax in February of this year, which is about average when looking at the last five years for the month. Transient tax information runs a couple […]

Local COVID cases decrease this week; Wayne, Pulaski each have highest

Wednesday, April 26 by Derek Aaron

There were four new COVID-19 cases in Russell County this week, a decrease of four from last week’s total of eight, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Looking at other counties in the […]

State wildlife officials remind folks to leave young wildlife alone

Wednesday, April 26 by Derek Aaron

As spring brings a surge in newborn wildlife to Kentucky, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is cautioning the public to leave young animals undisturbed, even when they appear to be alone, and reminds […]

Jamestown City Council gives initial approval to weather radar site

Tuesday, April 25 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council gave initial approval for a Louisville-based company to place a weather radar device in the city. The device will help provide more accurate weather radar in gaps left by the National […]

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Maynard’s murder case waived to grand jury

Looking at differences between FY 23 and FY 24 county budgets

Nine indicted by grand jury

Kentucky sees drop in overdose deaths for first time since 2018

After being postponed, Maynard preliminary hearing to happen today

Community blood drive set for Thursday

Transient tax collected, logo being updated at Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission

Local COVID cases decrease this week; Wayne, Pulaski each have highest

State wildlife officials remind folks to leave young wildlife alone

Jamestown City Council gives initial approval to weather radar site

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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