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Man pleads guilty in marijuana trafficking case, charges dismissed against four other defendants

December 22, 2025 Zac Oakes
One man entered a guilty plea to charges relating to cultivating and trafficking in marijuana, while four other defendants in the case saw their charges dismissed. 52-year-old Jorge Bello of Florida was initially charged with […]
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Sheriff’s office arrests Campbellsville man on drug trafficking, other charges

December 22, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Campbellsville man was arrested over the weekend and faces multiple charges. 30-year-old Jonathan Dickson was arrested early Sunday morning by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. He’s charged with trafficking in methamphetamine – second or […]
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Jamestown Council agrees to advertise for bids on new police cruiser

December 22, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown Police Department could soon be getting a new cruiser. The Jamestown City Council voted unanimously at its last meeting to advertise for bids for a new police cruiser. Mayor Regena Hinton said the […]
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Laker Wrestling picks up first dual meet victory in program history on Saturday

December 22, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Wrestling team picked up its first dual meet victory in program history on Saturday, defeating Adair County. The Laker Wrestling team finished the day 1-2 with losses to Pulaski County and LaRue County. […]
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Russell County saw unemployment decrease in September

December 22, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County saw a notable decrease in unemployment in the month of September. Russell County’s unemployment rate decreased from 4.8 percent in September 2024 to 4.1 percent in September 2025. Russell County recorded the second-lowest […]
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All-American Creslyn Brose sets realistic goals

December 22, 2025 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Creslyn Brose is coming off a sophomore season that saw her score a perfect 10 on floor exercise during Kentucky’s Senior Night, was the NCAA Pennsylvania Regional floor champion and finished 15th […]
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Mollie Selby, age 86, of Jamestown

December 21, 2025 Sean Hammond
Mollie Selby, age 86, passed away Friday, December 19 2025 at Fairoaks Nursing Home. She was born on Thursday, June 15 1939, in Jamestown, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother – Rosa Nell Antle […]
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Fiscal court approves sheriff’s budget at special-called meeting

December 19, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court approved the sheriff’s office budget at a special-called meeting this morning. Only one change was made. Instead of the sheriff’s office receiving a state advancement to start the new year, […]
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Two taken to hospital by private vehicle after wreck at Webb’s Crossroads

December 19, 2025 Zac Oakes
Two people were taken to the hospital by private vehicle following a two-vehicle collision near Webb’s Crossroads earlier today. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred at around 11:00 this morning. They […]
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Lakers, Lady Lakers fall at home to Clinton County

December 19, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams fell at home to Clinton County last night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Bulldogs in a close one by a score of 58-56. Aniyah […]
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