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Freddie Russell, 62, of Jamestown...

Freddie Russell, age 62, of Jamestown, died Sunday, May 28, 2013 at his residence.  He is survived by: Two Brothers Lester & Danny Russell, both of Jamestown Five Sisters Juanita Bell, Bonnie York & Carolyn Sue McWhorter, all of Jamestown Linda Hammond & Leffie Russell, both of Russell Springs Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 12:00 noon at the H.E. Pruitt Memory...

Arrest Made After Two Businesses Burglar...

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 Asst. Chief Jamie Rogers and JPD Chief Derek Polston and charged with two counts of Burglary, two counts of Receiving Stolen Property,...

Allene Kerns Burton, 91, of Russell Spri...

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 and J.D. Grider, all of Russell Springs Two Sisters Dorothy Kerns of Columbia Mable Barnes of Bardstown Two Brothers Dallas Kerns of...

Hadley Cemetery Memorial Service...

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...

Progress Jamestown Asks For Vote On Mois...

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 Russell County Clerk Lisha Popplewell more than 200 signed petitions in favor of the move.   Shaw said the petitions gathered so far...

Community Memorial Day Service...

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.  band members, the American Legion and local musicians.  Each individual  listed on the monument in Jamestown will be recognized and...

Loretta P. Hare, 78, Of Russell Springs...

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 of Mt. Vernon Danita Riter of Columbia Sandra Weiand of Russell Springs Three Sisters Betty Jean Ashbrook, Barbara Ann Herron and Judith...

VBS At Bethel United Baptist Church...

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 at 866-3006 or Gary Copley at...

Norman Price, 73, Of Jamestown...

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 be no public services.  Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home in Burkesville is in charge of...

Russell County Businessman, Tobacco Comp...

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, age 53, both of Jamestown and Tantus Tobacco Company of Russell Springs pleaded not guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Oxford,...

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