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Four people reported dead, including suspect, after police standoff in Adair County yesterday

April 21, 2026 Zac Oakes
We’re continuing to learn more details about a tragedy in Adair County yesterday in which four people are reported dead. Yesterday morning a little after 11:00, law enforcement officers in Adair County along with Kentucky […]
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Candidate forum is this evening

April 21, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Meet the Candidates event this evening at the Russell County Auditorium. The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. and will allow voters to hear […]
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School board hears update on bus garage, field houses construction

April 21, 2026 Zac Oakes
Construction at the new bus garage and field houses for Russell County Schools is nearing completion. Destin Robinson, Senior Project Manager with Branscum Construction, provided an update on the construction projects for the board of […]
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Pulaski man arrested in connection to alleged sexual assault of two minors

April 21, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Pulaski County man was arrested Sunday night on charges related to the alleged sexual assault of two minor victims. 38-year-old Jeremy Williams of Somerset was arrested by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and charged […]
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Jamestown receives clean audit report

April 21, 2026 Zac Oakes
The City of Jamestown received a clean audit report at last week’s city council meeting. Kevin Fisher with RFH out of Lexington, the company contracted with the city to perform its annual audit, said there […]
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Terry (Farmer) W. Lawless, 82, of Jamestown

April 20, 2026 Zac Oakes
Terry (Farmer) W. Lawless, 82, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, April 19th, at home. Terry (Farmer) was born in Russell Springs, KY on September 21, 1943, a son of the late Francis (Holt) and Oldon […]
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Coleman announces run for KY Governor

April 20, 2026 Zac Oakes
Kentucky’s Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman will seek the office of Governor next year. Coleman has served as Lieutenant Governor under Andy Beshear since 2019. Before that, Coleman was an educator, teaching at Burgin and East […]
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Man reportedly shot another; fired shots at law enforcement during ongoing standoff in Adair County

April 20, 2026 Zac Oakes
update: authorities indicate three people are dead at three different locations. The suspect is deceased and Kentucky State Police are searching the house for explosives. The suspect reportedly claimed to have explosives during a call […]
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Voter registration deadline is today

April 20, 2026 Zac Oakes
Today is the final day to register to vote in order to be eligible to cast a ballot in the upcoming primary election. Those who are not already registered but wish to vote in next […]
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Russell Springs woman arrested, charged with human trafficking

April 20, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was arrested and charged with human trafficking Friday evening. Kentucky State Police arrested 47-year-old Melina Bell and charged her with human trafficking – commercial sexual activity with the victim being under […]
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