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Two arrested on drug charges late Monday night

October 26, 2021 Zac Oakes
Two Russell County residents were arrested by Russell Springs Police late Monday night. Corey Sheppard, age 21, of Jamestown, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to appear. […]
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5 new COVID cases reported in Russell County Monday

October 25, 2021 Zac Oakes
Of today’s 109 reported cases, 86 (79%) were unvaccinated and 26 of today’s cases (24%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]
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Jamestown man arrested after allegedly firing gun in home with child

October 25, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said the sheriff’s office arrested a Jamestown man on Monday after allegedly firing a gun in a home where a one-year-old child was present. James Richard Goins, age 35, faces […]
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Family of former Jamestown Fire Chief presents memorabilia to department

October 25, 2021 Zac Oakes
The family of former Jamestown Fire Chief Paul Walkup presented the fire department with some memorabilia at last week’s Jamestown City Council meeting, including a painting and some equipment. Walkup served as Fire Chief in […]
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Jamestown man arrested early Monday

October 25, 2021 Zac Oakes
Gregory Robinson, age 52, of Jamestown, was arrested by Russell Springs Police early Monday. Robinson was arrested just after 4 a.m. on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and operating on a suspended […]
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Laker Band wins regional competition

October 25, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Laker Band took home first place in the East AAA Regional contest on Saturday at Madison Southern High School. This is the third time the Laker Band has won the regional competition since 2009. […]
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Russell Springs man flown out from scene of motorcycle wreck

October 25, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was flown from the scene of a motorcycle collision Sunday evening on South Highway 76 in the Eli community. Bryan T. Stephens, age 58, was flown from the scene with unknown […]
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Russell Springs man arrested by RSPD early Sunday

October 24, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested early Sunday morning by Russell Springs Police on multiple charges. Jeremy VanFleet, age 39, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating on a […]
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23 active COVID cases in Russell County

October 24, 2021 Zac Oakes
Of today’s 70 reported cases, 61 (87%) were unvaccinated and 17 of today’s cases (24%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]
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City, county fill vacancies left by H.M. Bottom

October 24, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council and Russell County Fiscal Court met on Friday to fill vacancies following the passing of H.M. Bottom. The city council unanimously approved the hiring of Bobby Johnson as the city’s […]
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