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Arrest Made After Two Businesses Burglarized

Posted by Laker Country  on May 24, 2013
One person has been charged with numerous offenses in connection with break-ins at two local businesses late Wednesday night. Wesley Carter, age 23, whose address is listed in Jamestown, was taken into custody around 1:30 Thursday afternoon by RSPD...

Allene Kerns Burton, 91, of Russell Springs

Posted by Laker Country  on May 23, 2013
Allene Kerns Burton, age 91, of Russell Springs, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at her residence.  She is survived by: Three Daughters Jean Johnson of Russell Springs Annette Slaven and Vermalene Moore, both of Columbia Three Sons Vanon, Marvin...

Hadley Cemetery Memorial Service

Posted by Laker Country  on May 21, 2013
There will be a “Memorial Service” at the Hadley Cemetery on Hwy. 55 in Jamestown on Sunday,  May 26th at 1:30 p.m.  Bro. Kenny Kimbler will bring the message and everyone is invited to attend.  (cancelled if raining).

Progress Jamestown Asks For Vote On Moist Issue; Election Likely Within 90 Days

Posted by Laker Country  on May 20, 2013
It appears another election to determine whether alcoholic beverages will be sold in restaurants in the City of Jamestown is in the not-so-distant future. Monday morning, Greg Shaw, Chairman of a group named “Progress Jamestown” delivered to...

Community Memorial Day Service

Posted by Laker Country  on May 20, 2013
The Jamestown Christian Church is sponsoring a “Community Memorial Day Service” on Sunday, May 26th at 6:30 p.m. on the square next to Beck Park in Jamestown.  The service will include involvement by the Russell County Jr. ROTC, R.C.H.S. ...

Loretta P. Hare, 78, Of Russell Springs

Posted by Laker Country  on May 17, 2013
Loretta P. Hare, age 78, of Russell Springs, died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at her residence.  She is survived by: Two Children Bobby Gaskin of Fairland, IN. Vicki Nevins of Indianapolis, IN. Four Step Children David Hare of Jamestown Karen White...

VBS At Bethel United Baptist Church

Posted by Laker Country  on May 16, 2013
Bethel United Baptist Church, located on Decatur Road, will hold Vacation Bible School May 19-23 from 6:00-8:00 nightly. They hope everyone will join in the study “The Mighty God”. For more information or directions call Pastor, Delvin Wilson...

Norman Price, 73, Of Jamestown

Posted by Laker Country  on May 16, 2013
Norman Price, age 73, of Jamestown, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the Russell County Hospital.  He is survived by: One Daughter Lisa Gentry of Russell Springs One Son Ronnie Price of Russell Springs The family chose cremation and there will...

Russell County Businessman, Tobacco Company, and Attorney Indicted In Federal Court In Mississippi

Posted by Laker Country  on May 15, 2013
Two local men and a tobacco company have been indicted in Mississippi for their alleged involvement in the trafficking of contraband cigarettes. According to the Associated Press, local businessman Brian Cooper, age 47, and attorney George Bertram,...

U.S. Senate Passes Bill To Stop River Barricades

Posted by Laker Country  on May 15, 2013
BREAKING NEWS Washington, DC – The U.S. Senate passes bill which contains Senator Mitch McConnell’s measure protecting access to critical Kentucky fishing waters. Senator McConnell’s legislation prevents a move by federal officials...
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