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Russell Springs woman arrested on multiple charges

January 17, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was arrested on multiple charges just after midnight this morning. Russell Springs Police arrested 36-year-old Jacquelin Moreno and charged her with wanton endangerment first degree, reckless driving, fleeing or evading police […]
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Pulaski County Schools sued for blocking man from Facebook page

January 17, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Pulaski County School district is being sued by a Texas man for blocking him from the school district’s Facebook page. Corey DeAngelis filed the lawsuit earlier this week, which seeks a permanent injunction ordering […]
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Regina Bradshaw, age 90, Formerly of Glens Fork

January 16, 2025 Sean Hammond
Regina Bradshaw, 90, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 12, 2025, in Moorpark, California. Born on October 17, 1934, in Glens Fork, Kentucky, she was the eldest child of Pearl and Velmer Kelly. […]
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Optimism high as Kevin’s Kids gets underway

January 16, 2025 Zac Oakes
The annual Kevin’s Kids concert and fundraiser are underway, as Kevin Williams was in Russell County yesterday to meet with several individuals involved in the annual campaign that provides much-needed funding for Russell County students. […]
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Jamestown Fire Department responds to house fire

January 16, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown Fire Department was called out yesterday morning to a fire at a residence on Chatty Mann Road near Half Acre Road. Jamestown Fire Chief Jeff Landers said fire crews were called out at […]
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Sheriff, State Rep want to name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of Deputy Phipps

January 16, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told the Russell County Fiscal Court this week he has been working with State Rep. Josh Branscum on naming Highway 127 in Russell County the “Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps Memorial […]
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Girdler hopes moment of silence bill will pass through legislature

January 16, 2025 Zac Oakes
State Senator Rick Girdler, who represents Russell County along with Pulaski, Clinton, Cumberland, and Wayne counties, is hopeful his legislation that would require schools to offer a moment of silence at the beginning of the […]
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Jamestown Council to meet this evening

January 16, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council will hold its first meeting of 2025 this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m this evening at City Hall. Council meetings are open to the public. We’ll have more […]
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Otega Oweh knows he can count on his brother, Odafe, a NFL player, for needed advice no matter the situation

January 16, 2025 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT If Kentucky junior guard Otega Oweh needs advice or anything else about the ups and downs of an athletic season, he has the perfect source — his brother, Odafe. Not only did […]
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Jamestown man who led police on Christmas night pursuit arrested in Columbia

January 15, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man who led local law enforcement on a vehicle pursuit near Wolf Creek Dam on Christmas night was arrested following a short pursuit in Columbia last night. Columbia Police attempted a traffic stop […]
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