A former Kentucky State Police trooper who served as director of Trooper Island Camp has been indicted following an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of camp funds. Jonathan Biven was indicted by a Clinton County […]

The Russell County EMS Board has approved a recommended tax rate for the coming year following its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning. EMS Director Charles Shepherd recommended the board adopt what is known as the […]

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug trafficking charges following an early-morning traffic stop Tuesday. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, 60-year-old Arnet Irvin was arrested around 3 a.m. by Deputy Stone Bolin. […]

One of the first challenges facing newly appointed Jamestown Police Chief Nathan Antle is staffing the city’s police department. Antle was appointed to the position by Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton last Wednesday and was officially […]

Russell County property tax rates will remain unchanged for the upcoming year, along with rates for two local taxing districts. During Monday morning’s meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court, county officials kept the real […]

Nathan Antle is officially the new Chief of Police for the City of Jamestown. On Monday afternoon, Mayor Regena Hinton administered the oath of office to Antle during a ceremony attended by family, friends, and […]

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar updated fiscal court members Monday on the latest inmate numbers and revenue at the Russell County Detention Center. Dunbar said the jail had an average daily population of 85 inmates […]

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 700 calls for service during the month of July. Sheriff Derek Polston presented the department’s monthly activity report to the Russell County Fiscal Court Monday morning. […]

Several people were arrested over the weekend and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. Russell Springs Police Officer Brandon Bullock arrested 48-year-old Bradley Hicks of Russell Springs Friday afternoon on charges of theft by […]

It’s become a summertime tradition in Russell County, and this year marks the 22nd annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival. Festival organizer Clarissa “Moochie” Hart says it’s hard to believe the event has been around for […]