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Deadly shooting investigation underway in Pulaski County

A deadly shooting investigation is underway in neighboring Pulaski County. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, a 49-year-old Somerset man, identified as Gregory N. Ramsey, was shot and killed early Monday morning on Ash […]

Wayne County man found dead in burned camper Sunday

A death investigation is underway in neighboring Wayne County, according to WKYM radio in Monticello. Wayne County Coroner Gordon Hicks was called to the Murl community on Sunday afternoon to investigate the death of 69-year-old […]

Russell County yellow on new COVID map

Russell County is in the yellow category on the latest COVID map. Russell County is in the medium spread category, along with neighboring Clinton and Cumberland counties. The remainder of the neighboring counties are in […]

Open burn ban in effect in neighboring Adair County

Officials in neighboring Adair County issued an open burning ban that went into effect over the weekend due to the moderate drought conditions and increased fire hazard. At this time, Russell County officials have not […]

Adair County man arrested on multiple sex crimes

An Adair County man was arrested and faces charges of multiple sex crimes. According to Adair County Jail records, 28-year-old William C. Loy is facing charges of third-degree rape, third-degree sodomy, and sexual abuse first […]

Adair County woman arrested on gun charge

An Adair County woman was arrested locally on Wednesday on a firearm charge. Hannah Philpott, age 18, was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with receiving a stolen firearm. Philpott was arrested […]