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William David Walters, age 86, of Jessamine County

February 13, 2025 Sean Hammond
William David Walters, of Jessamine County, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, joining his beloved wife Lois in eternal rest. He was 86 years old. David was born on April 7, 1938, to the […]
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Russell County hosts Clinton County in last district doubleheader of regular season

February 13, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County will host Clinton County tonight in the last district doubleheader of the regular season. Tip-off between the Lady Lakers and Lady Bulldogs is scheduled for 6 p.m. with the Lakers and Bulldogs set […]
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Fiscal court passes interlocal emergency shelter agreement, provides update on The Inn

February 13, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court unanimously approved the annual emergency shelter interlocal agreement between the fiscal court and Russell Springs and Jamestown city councils. The agreement involves each entity providing $1,500 to a fund that […]
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Sheriff’s office releases January activity report

February 13, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its activity report for January. In the first month of 2025, the sheriff’s office responded to more than 500 calls for service. That is up significantly from last January, […]
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Antle joins Jamestown Police Department

February 13, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown Police Department has a new officer. Nathan Antle is the newest member of Jamestown Police, having previously served with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and Russell Springs Police. Antle was sworn in to […]
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Adair man involved in fatal Bardstown wreck

February 13, 2025 Zac Oakes
An Adair County man was involved in a fatal collision that occurred in Bardstown Tuesday morning. Kentucky State Police say the collision occurred at around 9:15 local time Tuesday when 42-year-old Brian Tichenor of Bardstown […]
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Russell Springs City Council to meet tonight

February 13, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. The council will hold the first reading to bring Deerview Lane off Old Columbia Road and Green Ridge Drive near Bernard Lane into […]
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Percy A. Fisher, age 71, of Somerset

February 12, 2025 Sean Hammond
Percy A. Fisher, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Rockcastle Regional Hospital, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. He was 71 years, 5 months, and 15 days of age. Born August 26, […]
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Anthony G. Smith, age 69, of Russell Springs

February 12, 2025 Sean Hammond
Anthony G. Smith, age 69, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at his residence. Anthony was born on Friday, November 18, 1955, in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late Lester Ray […]
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Sheriff’s Office turns over more than $42,000 in excess fees to fiscal court

February 12, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office announced this week that it is turning over more than $42,000 in excess fees to the fiscal court as part of the sheriff’s final fee settlement. Sheriff Derek Polston said […]
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