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Local resort receives TripAdvisor travel award

LakePointe Resort off Highway 1383 in the Eli community was recently awarded as a recipient of the 2021 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. The awards are given annually for lodging and hospitality businesses that are known […]

Local law enforcement arrests two over the weekend

Local law enforcement arrested two individuals over the weekend. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32-year-old Jamie Sharp Friday night on charges of criminal trespassing first degree, public intoxication of a controlled substance, and theft […]

Local arrests made on Tuesday

Local law enforcement made a couple arrests on Tuesday. Justin Woodall, age 36, of Jamestown, was arrested by Jamestown Police and charged with criminal trespassing first degree. Police Chief Jeff Kerns was the arresting officer. […]

Local arrests made over the weekend

Local law enforcement arrested multiple individuals over the weekend. Jeffrey Helton, age 29, of Russell Springs, was arrested on Friday by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with theft by unlawful taking, possession of […]

Local arrests made on Tuesday

Two people were arrested Tuesday evening. Ormit Kelsey, age 38, of Russell Springs, was arrested and charged with strangulation first degree, unlawful imprisonment second degree, assault fourth degree dating violence, and resisting arrest. Kelsey was arrested […]

Local student selected for WKU Gatton Academy

A Russell County High School sophomore has been selected to attend The Gatton Academy at Western Kentucky University. Holly McClure has been selected for the prestigious program, a two-year residential STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) […]