127 across Wolf Creek Dam closures announced
Both lanes of U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam will be closed Monday as work continues on the spillway gates at the dam. The highway across the dam will be closed from 8 a.m. to […]
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Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee to hold public forum, meeting on Monday
The Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee will hold a public forum and meeting on Monday. The public forum gets underway at 5:30 Monday at the Russell County ANC in the room above the pool. […]
Jamestown preparing for annual Lakefest celebration; hazardous duty for police officers could begin in October
The Jamestown City Council met last night. Mayor Regena Hinton said the city is putting on the final touches in preparation for the annual Lakefest celebration, which is just two weeks away. Hinton also said […]
Jamestown Police charge Frenchburg man in vehicle theft case
The Jamestown Police Department has charged a Frenchburg man in the case of a stolen vehicle discovered earlier this week. 41-year-old Danny Prater was charged with receiving stolen property valued between $1,000 and $10,000. Prater […]
10 Russell County High School students set to travel to Oregon to compete in national Educators Rising competition
10 Russell County High School students are set to travel to Portland, Oregon tomorrow to compete in the National Educators Rising Competitions. Students traveling to compete are Arielle Burton, Silvia Martinez, Emma Wilson, Avery Larison, […]
Jamestown City Council to meet this evening
The Jamestown City Council will meet this evening. The council will meet at 6:00 at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s local news.
School board hears update on mental health counseling in schools
The Russell County Board of Education heard an update on mental health counseling for students in the school system at this week’s board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford said the school district is glad to work […]
Nancy man arrested on drug charge
A Nancy man was arrested on a drug charge yesterday. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36-year-old David B. Carroll. He was charged with possession of methamphetamine and contempt of court. Carroll was arrested by […]
Florida man charged with robbery following incident at Columbia Walmart
A Florida man is charged with robbery second degree following an incident at Walmart in Columbia yesterday. Columbia Police say it happened yesterday morning at around 9:15. They say a man, identified as 28-year-old Ja’Michael […]
Metcalfe native, former Russell County assistant Terran Duncan named head coach of LWU Women’s Basketball team
A Metcalfe County native and former assistant coach for the Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team is now the head coach of the Lindsey Wilson University Women’s Basketball team. Terran Duncan was announced Wednesday morning […]