Indiana man accused of selling gun in Phipps death sentenced to 2.5 years in prison

Wednesday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

An Indiana man accused of selling the gun used in the shooting death of Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Phipps was sentenced in federal court yesterday. 41-year-old Shawn Michael Kays was sentenced to 30 months […]

Countywide deer harvest highest in several years

Tuesday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

Total harvest results from this past deer hunting season have been released by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the numbers show the highest number of deer harvested locally in several years. The […]

How does Russell County compare to area schools on last year’s state assessments?

Thursday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Education recently launched its Kentucky School Report Card examining data from last year’s state assessment. Schools are given one of five color ratings. Red is the lowest rating given to a […]

Jamestown Fire Dept called out on New Year’s Day

Thursday, January 2 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Fire Department was called to a fire at a home on Esto Road yesterday afternoon. Jamestown Fire Chief Jeff Landers said fire crews were called out at around 3:30 yesterday after Landers noticed […]

New Year’s Eve closings

Tuesday, December 31 by Zac Oakes

New Year’s Eve brings several closings around the county. City Halls in both Jamestown and Russell Springs will be closed today and tomorrow. The Russell County Courthouse will be closed today and tomorrow as well. […]

Kerr reflects on 40+ years as local blood drive chairman

Friday, December 27 by Zac Oakes

For 40+ years, Tony Kerr has been the local blood drive chairman, spearheading efforts to get Russell Countians involved in giving the gift of life through the form of blood donation. Kerr was on Community […]

School board approves next year’s school calendar

Thursday, December 19 by Zac Oakes

We’re almost halfway through the current school year, but the Russell County Board of Education is already thinking about next school year. The board approved the 2025-2026 school calendar at this week’s meeting. The full […]

Franklin sentenced to 10 years in child pornography case

Thursday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man facing 20 counts of possession of child pornography charges was sentenced to 10 years in Russell Circuit Court this week. According to court documents, 20-year-old Timothy W. Franklin was sentenced to […]

Somerset woman who pointed gun at optometrist sentenced to 20 years in prison

Friday, September 20 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset woman accused of pointing a gun at an optometrist last year was sentenced to 20 years in prison. 50-year-old Love Leanne Phelps, of Somerset, was sentenced to 20 years in prison last week […]

Clinton County man facing 22 years following child rape conviction

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

A Clinton County man is facing even more prison time after being found guilty of raping an 11-year-old girl. 40-year-old Christopher Thrasher of Albany was found guilty in Cumberland Circuit Court on the rape charge, […]

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Indiana man accused of selling gun in Phipps death sentenced to 2.5 years in prison

Countywide deer harvest highest in several years

How does Russell County compare to area schools on last year’s state assessments?

Jamestown Fire Dept called out on New Year’s Day

New Year’s Eve closings

Kerr reflects on 40+ years as local blood drive chairman

School board approves next year’s school calendar

Franklin sentenced to 10 years in child pornography case

Somerset woman who pointed gun at optometrist sentenced to 20 years in prison

Clinton County man facing 22 years following child rape conviction

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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