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School district placing extra money in transportation budget for next year with rise in fuel costs

June 9, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools is placing extra money into its transportation budget for next year with the rise in fuel costs over the last several months. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the district is […]

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Maynard found guilty of murder; jury recommends life sentence

June 5, 2026 Zac Oakes

The murder trial of Lee Maynard wrapped up Friday, with a jury finding Maynard, 21, guilty of murder and tampering with physical evidence in the shooting death of his half-brother, Charles Maynard. Friday’s proceedings began […]

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Vonnie Popplewell, age 91, of the Mt. Eden Community

June 5, 2026 Zac Oakes

Vonnie Popplewell, of the Mt. Eden Community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026. She was 91 years of age. Born on June 12, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and […]

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Jamestown man arrested Friday afternoon

June 5, 2026 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested Friday afternoon by Kentucky State Police. 36-year-old Christopher Eric Wisdom was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, operating a motor vehicle under the influence – […]

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Russell County teen dead following Adair County wreck

June 5, 2026 Zac Oakes

A local teenager died as the result of a two-vehicle collision in Adair County Friday morning. WJRS News is told the victim is 17-year-old Natalie Wilson of Russell County. Kentucky State Police say it happened […]

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Ballot positions drawn for November general election

June 5, 2026 Zac Oakes

Yesterday was the public drawing for ballot positions for the November General Election. In Jamestown, the candidates for Mayor will appear in the following order: Dwight Richards Barry Coffey Brian Young For Jamestown City Council, […]

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Maynard takes the stand in final day of testimony in murder trial

June 5, 2026 Zac Oakes

Lee Maynard took the stand and was questioned yesterday as part of the ongoing murder trial in which Lee Maynard is accused of murder in the shooting death of his half-brother, Charles Maynard. Lee was […]

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Three people arrested following demolition derby incident

June 5, 2026 Zac Oakes

Three people were arrested by Russell Springs Police last night following an incident during the demolition derby at the Russell County Fair. 29-year-old James Michael Elmore was arrested and charged with assault second degree. 34-year-old […]

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Russell County native Nathan Lawson makes professional baseball debut

June 4, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County native Nathan Lawson made his professional baseball debut this week with the Florence Y’alls, a professional baseball team based out of Florence, Kentucky. Lawson, who played collegiately at Eastern Kentucky University and Western […]

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Day 2 of Maynard murder trail brings marathon of witness testimony

June 4, 2026 Zac Oakes

Day two of the murder trial of a Jamestown man accused of fatally shooting his half-brother during an altercation at a residence on Fox Lane over three years ago got underway yesterday. Yesterday’s proceedings in […]

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