Columbia receiving $1.2M in federal funds to expand gas infrastructure improvements

Thursday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

The City of Columbia announced yesterday that it will receive $1.2 million in federal funding to expand gas infrastructure. Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots said in a statement yesterday the project will help support a business […]

Area residents warned of text message scam

Thursday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

Area residents are being warned about a new text message scam circulating. Area residents have recently received text messages claiming that they owed payments to the courts. These messages are not legitimate and are part […]

Upcoming Jeep event expected to bring in visitors, raise money for God’s Food Pantry

Thursday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

An upcoming Jeep event in Russell Springs is expected to bring in many visitors to the community, as well as support a local charity. The president of the 606 Jeepin Association, which is organizing the […]

Russell Springs City Hall to be closed Thursday and Friday; new computer system expected to be operational Monday

Wednesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, as the city completes the final step of its computer system upgrade. City officials say the new system is expected to be operational Monday morning. […]

Russell Springs holds ceremonial opening of Bankers Field of Dreams at City Park

Wednesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs held a ceremonial opening last night for the Bankers Field of Dreams at the Russell Springs City Park. The newly-renovated sports field is aimed at providing greater accessibility for special […]

Excused in-person voting gets underway today

Wednesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

Excused in-person voting for the primary election gets underway at the Russell County Courthouse. Excused in-person voting will be available today, tomorrow and Friday at the Russell County Clerk’s Office, as well as next Monday, […]

Senate candidate Cameron to make stop in Jamestown tomorrow

Wednesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

United States Senate candidate Daniel Cameron will make a stop in Jamestown tomorrow. Cameron, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the Senate seat currently held by Mitch McConnell, will make a stop at Reel […]

Pulaski County native named new Post Commander at KSP Post 15

Wednesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County native has been named the new Post Commander at Kentucky State Police Post 15. Captain Jeremy Smith will now head the state police post in Columbia, which serves Russell County. Smith most […]

Boil Water Advisory issued in Jamestown

Tuesday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown has issued a boil water advisory for the following areas: Fair Oaks Drive, Dutton Circle, and Murphy Lane. This advisory is in effect until further notice. Affected residents are asked to […]

Jamestown Elementary School receives $25,000 grant from Casey’s Cash for Classrooms

Tuesday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Elementary School was the recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Casey’s Cash for Classrooms program. Jamestown Elementary Principal Zach Smith said the funds will be used to purchase a variety of student-centered technology, […]

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Columbia receiving $1.2M in federal funds to expand gas infrastructure improvements

Area residents warned of text message scam

Upcoming Jeep event expected to bring in visitors, raise money for God’s Food Pantry

Russell Springs City Hall to be closed Thursday and Friday; new computer system expected to be operational Monday

Russell Springs holds ceremonial opening of Bankers Field of Dreams at City Park

Excused in-person voting gets underway today

Senate candidate Cameron to make stop in Jamestown tomorrow

Pulaski County native named new Post Commander at KSP Post 15

Boil Water Advisory issued in Jamestown

Jamestown Elementary School receives $25,000 grant from Casey’s Cash for Classrooms

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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