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Jamestown council gives final approval on lower tax rate; approves purchase of tasers for JPD

October 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council met last night, giving final approval to a lowering of the city’s tax rate. The council approved lowering the rate from 14.2 cents per $100 to 13.7 cents. The council also […]
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Four Clinton County inmates charged after investigation finds drugs in jail

October 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
Four Clinton County inmates are facing new charges after a joint investigation by the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and the Clinton County Jail. The jailer and two deputies searched one of the cells at the […]
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Russell County man arrested in Adair for being a felon in possession of a handgun

October 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell County man was arrested by Kentucky State Police in Adair County Wednesday night following a traffic stop. According to reports, 53-year-old John A. Norton of Russell Springs was arrested and charged with possession […]
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Obituaries

Joan Carol Shaw, age 67, of Russell Springs

October 17, 2024 Sean Hammond
Joan Carol Shaw, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Metcalfe Care Center, in Edmonton. She was 67 years of age. Joan was born Thursday, April 18, 1957, in […]
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Bill Denny, age 78, of London

October 17, 2024 Sean Hammond
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bill Denny, loving husband to Martha Denny, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the age of 78. Bill was born in Lebanon, Kentucky, the […]
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Lady Lakers wrap up regular season at Marion County tonight ; start district tournament on Monday

October 17, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team will wrap up its regular season tonight with a matchup on the road at Marion County. Freshman, JV, and varsity will be in action beginning at 5 p.m. […]
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RCMS Football to host state playoff game tonight

October 17, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Football team will host a state playoff game at Finley Field this evening. The Lakers will host Rockcastle County this evening at the First National Bank Athletic Complex beginning at […]
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Sheriff’s Office responded to nearly 400 calls last month

October 17, 2024 Zac Oakes
Last month was busy for the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, as deputies responded to nearly 400 calls for service. The sheriff’s office reported 388 calls for service last month, not including in-office calls or walk-ins, […]
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Bunch joining Columbia PD

October 17, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has lost one of its deputies, as Dustin Bunch is joining the Columbia Police Department. Columbia Police announced the addition of Bunch to their department yesterday. As of now, the […]
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Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

October 17, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public, and we’ll have details from the […]
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