Mayor Thomas discusses recent improvements at city veteran cemetery

Wednesday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

Recent improvements have been made at the Russell Springs Veteran Cemetery. Mayor Eddie Thomas said he’s really pleased with the new improvements. He encouraged local veterans to consider reserving a plot at the veterans cemetery […]

Maynard murder trial resumes today

Wednesday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

The murder trial of a Jamestown man accused of fatally shooting his half-brother resumes this morning. Day 2 of the jury trial in the case of the Commonwealth of Kentucky vs Lee Maynard will get […]

Russell County Fair Floral Hall results

Wednesday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

We have results from the Russell County Fair Floral Hall. Winners from the open class include: Flowers – Sharon Bradley Baked Foods – Sherry Redmon Photography – Gunnar Coe Painting – Tina Wilson Food Preservation […]

Nine candidates file for Jamestown Council and six file for Russell Springs Council; no late filings for mayor races

Wednesday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

With the filing deadline passed, we now know who will be on the ballot for city council races in Jamestown and Russell Springs. In Jamestown, nine candidates filed to run for six seats. Those candidates […]

Wednesday events at the Russell County Jaycees Fair

Wednesday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fair continues tonight with wrestling and lawn & garden pulls as the featured entertainment. The lawn & garden pull, along with wrestling action, get underway at 7:00 this evening. Wrestling will take […]

Public ballot position draw will be held at courthouse tomorrow

Wednesday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

A public drawing for ballot positions in the November general election will be held tomorrow at the Russell County Courthouse. The ballot position draw is mandated by state law and is open to the public […]

Three candidates file for Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor

Wednesday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

Three candidates filed for Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor in Russell County. Those three candidates were: Michael Rexroat, Darrell Selby and Sandra Voils. Three seats are up for election in November.

Russell County Fair Off-Road Challenge Results

Tuesday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

Here are the results from the Off-Road Challenge at the Russell County Jaycees Fair on Monday, as provided by the Russell County Jaycees. Kids Class Braxton Russell – Columbia John Gaskin – Columbia Mason Curry […]

Authorities in Clinton County continue search for alleged Tennessee murder suspect

Tuesday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

Authorities in Clinton County are continuing the search for an alleged murder suspect from Pickett County, Tennessee. Clinton County Sheriff Ricky Marcum released a statement this morning, stating Jesse Phillips – who is accused of […]

Russell Springs man arrested and charged with vehicular homicide, driving under the influence following fatal parkway wreck

Tuesday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was killed and another arrested as the result of a two-vehicle collision on the Cumberland Parkway Monday afternoon, according to Kentucky State Police. State Police say it happened at around 2:30 […]

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Mayor Thomas discusses recent improvements at city veteran cemetery

Maynard murder trial resumes today

Russell County Fair Floral Hall results

Nine candidates file for Jamestown Council and six file for Russell Springs Council; no late filings for mayor races

Wednesday events at the Russell County Jaycees Fair

Public ballot position draw will be held at courthouse tomorrow

Three candidates file for Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor

Russell County Fair Off-Road Challenge Results

Authorities in Clinton County continue search for alleged Tennessee murder suspect

Russell Springs man arrested and charged with vehicular homicide, driving under the influence following fatal parkway wreck

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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