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Joey J. Smith, 52, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born in Columbia, Kentucky on February 17, 1974; son of Faylene Spencer Smith and […]

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Burkesville Man Arrested on Arson, Other Charges

A Burkesville man faces arson and other charges following an investigation by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department. Nathan Castillo, 44, was arrested Friday and charged with arson 1st degree, wanton endangerment 1st degree and criminal […]

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Columbia Police Report DUI, Drug and Domestic Violence Arrests

Three people were arrested over the weekend by the Columbia Police Department. Police say 43-year-old Emily Erin Bunch of Lancing, Tennessee, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, having no insurance, driving on […]

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Six Area Residents Complete KSP Academy, Begin Service at Post 15

A Jamestown man is among six new Kentucky State Police troopers assigned to Post 15 in Columbia following graduation ceremonies Friday. Adam Melson of Jamestown was one of 40 members of Cadet Class 107 to […]

M. Jean Stephens Hubbard, 86, of Russell Springs

M. Jean Stephens Hubbard, 86, of Russell Springs, died Saturday, October 31, 2026, at her home. Born February 2, 1940, in Jamestown, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Geneva Stearns Thomas. Jean […]

Irene Mann, 87, of Russell Springs

Irene R. Mann, 87, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, October 31st, at her residence. Irene was born in Albany, KY on November 8, 1938, a daughter of the late Allie (Poindexter) and Jessie Akin. […]

Lynne Gayle Polston, 68, of Russell Springs

Lynne Gayle Polston, 68, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, at Monroe County Medical Center. Born January 29, 1958, in Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Paul and Patricia […]

Jerrie Lou Dunbar, 83, of Russell Springs

Jerrie Lou Dunbar, 83, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. Born on May 6, 1943, in Russell County, Kentucky, Jerrie was a daughter of […]

Freddy McGowan, 81, of Russell Springs

Freddy McGowan, age 81, of Russell Springs, passed away at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation on Friday, October 30, 2026. Born January 29, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Freddy was a son of the late Elvis […]

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Russell County School Bus Involved in Minor Accident Friday Afternoon

A Russell County Schools bus transporting students with disabilities was involved in a minor accident Friday afternoon. According to Superintendent Michael Ford, three students, a bus aide, and the driver were on board at the […]