Articles by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will meet this evening. The council will meet at 6:00 at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s local news.

School board hears update on mental health counseling in schools

The Russell County Board of Education heard an update on mental health counseling for students in the school system at this week’s board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford said the school district is glad to work […]

Nancy man arrested on drug charge

A Nancy man was arrested on a drug charge yesterday. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36-year-old David B. Carroll. He was charged with possession of methamphetamine and contempt of court. Carroll was arrested by […]

Florida man charged with robbery following incident at Columbia Walmart

A Florida man is charged with robbery second degree following an incident at Walmart in Columbia yesterday. Columbia Police say it happened yesterday morning at around 9:15. They say a man, identified as 28-year-old Ja’Michael […]

Metcalfe native, former Russell County assistant Terran Duncan named head coach of LWU Women’s Basketball team

A Metcalfe County native and former assistant coach for the Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team is now the head coach of the Lindsey Wilson University Women’s Basketball team. Terran Duncan was announced Wednesday morning […]

Russell County High School examining move to digital ticketing for athletic events

Russell County High School is examining a potential move to digital ticketing for athletic events. Russell County High School Athletics Director Michael Carpenter said he is interested in seeing the school move to a hybrid […]

Chamber of Commerce holds luncheon at new SEED Academy

Several members of the local business community had their first look at the new SEED Academy on French Valley Road yesterday. The academy serves as a partnership between the Russell County Industrial Development Authority and […]

Two people transported to hospital following two-vehicle collision on Highway 80 in Adair County Monday

Two people were transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 80 in Adair County on Monday. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said 18-year-old Tianna King of Columbia was operating a 2011 Chevy […]

Russell Springs Fire Department announces fundraising total for this year’s WHAS Crusade for Children

Russell Springs Fire Chief Bobby Johnson recently announced the department raised over $8,000 for the annual WHAS Crusade for Children this year. Firefighters and other volunteers were out last weekend collecting donations at the intersection […]

Casey County native Wethington announces he’s stepping down as LWU Women’s Basketball coach after 37 years

June 16, 2026 Zac Oakes

Casey County native John B. Wethington is stepping down from his position as head coach of the Lindsey Wilson University Women’s Basketball program. Wethington has served as head coach of the Blue Raiders for 37 […]