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Greasy Creek Bridge to Close Two Consecutive Nights

Motorists should prepare for two overnight closures of the Greasy Creek bridge on the U.S. 127 Bypass south of Jamestown. The bridge will close Tuesday at approximately 6:00 p.m.  and is expected to reopen by 6:00 […]

New Chapter Begins for Historic Greasy Creek Roadside Park

A familiar gathering place with generations of memories has officially begun a new chapter. Approximately 80 people attended Tuesday morning’s dedication ceremony marking the opening of the revitalized Greasy Creek Roadside Park. The crowd included […]

No Body Found After Extensive Greasy Creek Search

Russell County authorities conducted an extensive ground and underwater search Wednesday after receiving information that a body might be located in Greasy Creek near the old bridge. The Russell County Sheriff’s Department led the search […]

Fiscal court approves Greasy Creek lease

Last week, we reported Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum received a lease from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the planned Greasy Creek park project. At Monday’s fiscal court meeting, the court approved the […]